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Rhode Island Alternate Assessment (RIAA)
 
The Rhode Island Alternate Assessment (RIAA) is the state assessment for the small number of students who cannot participate in large-scale assessments even with accommodations. The RIAA is based on Alternate Assessment Grade Span Expectations (AAGSEs) in reading, mathematics, science, and writing that are an extension of the NECAP Grade Level Expectations (GLEs).

The RIAA assesses content knowledge through a series of Structured Performance Tasks. These tasks also incorporate and promote enhanced capacities and integrated life opportunities for students with moderate, severe, and profound disabilities. Teachers collect data and student work to assess the student's progress, accuracy, and independence. The collected evidence provides documentation to ensure that there is a connection between the academic content within the AAGSEs and the classroom instruction the student receives.

To join the RIAA list-serv to receive announcements and updates, please fill out this form and click "Submit by Email".
 

Webinars

Standards

ELA Resources

Math Resources

Science Resources

Ability Levels

Eligibility & Assistive Technology

Click on a bold title below to display the webinars and supporting materials.
 
Science Resources: Signs or feelings of being sick, hurt/injured, or discomfort (LS 4.1.2a)
Science Resources: Identify Solutions (PS 1.4.1c)
Science Resources: Moon Investigation
Science Resources: Integrated Science Units
Reviewing A Student's Datafolio (December 8, 2010 Webinar)
 
K-12 RIAA: Alternate Assessment Grade Span Expectations (AAGSEs)
Mathematics Glossary (corrected 9.15.08)  
Mathematics AAGSEs (edited 6/23/10) Mathematics AAGSEs in Word (edited 6/23/10)
Reading AAGSEs (edited 7/06/10) Reading AAGSEs in Word (edited 7/06/10)
Science AAGSEs (revised 8/01/08) Science AAGSEs in Word (revised 8/01/08)
Writing AAGSEs (edited 6/28/10) Writing AAGSEs in Word (edited 6/28/10)

Introduction to AAGSEs and RIAA
Understanding AAGSEs PowerPoint Presentation (Sept. 2008)
Understanding AAGSEs Worksheet (Sept. 2008)
Understanding the Data You Collect PowerPoint Presentation
Understanding the Student Documentation Form

Instructional Activities / Commonly Assessed AAGSEs
These documents are provided to assist educators to better understand the AAGSEs and develop assessment activities connected to the AAGSEs.  Because our AAGSEs may be listed under multiple SPTs, the sample activities and data collection may not connect to each SPT.  In science, the focus of the document is on assessing the inquiry construct.  Any application of these samples must include appropriate accommodations and modifications based on individual student’s mode of communications, participation and engagement.
2010 Frequently Selected AAGSEs (edited Nov. 9, 2010)

NOTE! The above document includes the most frequently assessed mathematics, reading and writing AAGSEs from both 2008-09 and 2009–10. 

2009-2010 Commonly Assessed AAGSEs in Mathematics, Reading and Writing
2010-2011 Commonly Assessed AAGSEs in Science

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Reading and Writing AAGSEs
Instructional Activities / Commonly Assessed AAGSEs
Student Work Samples

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Mathematics AAGSEs
Instructional Activities / Commonly Assessed AAGSEs
Student Work Samples

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Science AAGSEs
Science Resources: Identify Solutions (PS 1.4.1c)
Science Resources: Integrated Science Units
Science Resources: Moon Investigation
Science Resources: Signs or feelings of being sick, hurt/injured, or discomfort (LS 4.1.2a)
Student Work Samples
   
Assistive Technology in Minutes – Therese Willkomm      Contact:  theresew@unh.edu  603-491-6555
Movies on YouTube
Fabrication Tools & Materials Handout
“There’s an App for That” Resource List

Video Clip: Eligibility; Participation Criteria; SPTs; AAGSEs; Blueprint
Each video clip is approximately 20 minutes in length and offered in two qualities depending on your internet connection (“High” will perform faster/smoother).  You must have Quicktime installed on your computer.  Download a free version
All training clips will refer you to pages in the 2008-09 RIAA Administration Manual; therefore, you should have a copy nearby as you view the clips. 

Webinars

Eligibility and Assistive Technology

 
Assistive Technology in Minutes – Therese Willkomm      Contact:  theresew@unh.edu  603-491-6555
Movies on YouTube
Fabrication Tools & Materials Handout
“There’s an App for That” Resource List

Video Clip: Eligibility; Participation Criteria; SPTs; AAGSEs; Blueprint
Each video clip is approximately 20 minutes in length and offered in two qualities depending on your internet connection (“High” will perform faster/smoother).  You must have Quicktime installed on your computer.  Download a free version
All training clips will refer you to pages in the 2008-09 RIAA Administration Manual; therefore, you should have a copy nearby as you view the clips. 
 
The 2011-2012 school year dates for student registration, data collection, webinars, drop-in trainings, and binder shipments are below.
Drop-In Training Sessions are where experienced RIAA teachers and training facilitators will be available to address individual questions and offer small group guidance.
 
September 2011
19: Update Training
20, 27: New Teacher Training
 
October 2011
3: Begin Collection Period 1
12, 13: Drop-In Training Sessions: Each day 3:00-6:00pm at Winman Jr. High School, 575 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI. 
Please click here to register.
 
November 2011
14: End Collection Period 1
 
December 2011
2: ProFile Rosters Pulled for Binder Orders
17: Round 1 Binder Shipment to Schools
 
January 2012
9: Begin Collection Period 2
13: ProFile Rosters Pulled for Binder Orders
18, 19: Drop-In Training Sessions: Each day 3:00-6:00pm at Winman Jr. High School, 575 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI. 
Please click here to register.
25: Round 2 Binder Shipment to Schools
 
February 2012
3: End Collection Period 2
 
March 2012
12: Begin Collection Period 3
21: Drop-In Training Session: 3:00-6:00pm at Winman Jr. High School, 575 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI. 
Please click here to register.
 
April 2012
6: End Collection Period 3
9: Return Materials Ship to Schools
 
May 2012
3: UPS Pick up of All Datafolios
 
       
Announcement: US DOE Awards Grants to Improve Assessments for Students with Disabilities

RIAA Pro-file
ProFile Login
When you click on Secure Log In you will be prompted for your username and password.
If you are a first-time user, we strongly recommend that you launch the User Manual and follow the Getting Started steps to register.
Note: The downloadable version of ProFile is no longer available.  All datafolios must be completed through the ProFile system.
Student Work Product Labels

Test Administration Materials
RIAA Participation Criteria (Revised June 2011)
2011-12 RIAA Test Administration Manual
Updates for 2010-11
RIAA Documentation Tips for Teachers (2010-11)

Planning Worksheets for Organizing the RIAA
Mathematics Planning Worksheet (Sept. 2009) Science Planning Worksheet (Sept. 2009)
Reading Planning Worksheet (Sept. 2009) Science Planning Worksheet (2008)
Writing Planning Worksheet (Sept. 2009)    
Planning Worksheet:
Mathematics, Reading, & Writing (2008)
   

Score Report Interpretation Guides
2009-2010 RIAA Interpretation Guide
2008-2009 RIAA Interpretation Guide
2007-2008 RIAA Interpretation Guide

State Results for RIAA

Technical Reports and Manuals
RIAA State Summary Report (2008-09) RIAA Technical Report (2007-08)
RIAA State Summary Report (2007-08) RIAA Technical Manual (2005-07)

RIAA Alignment Studies
Mathematics, Reading, and Writing Science
 
       
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