If a student is Bilingual and Special Ed, and is exempt from ISTEP based on their LAS score, are they also exempt from iStar?
No. • The testing decision has become so complicated. How does the case conference committee determine which assessment the student should take? • The case conference committee should be familiar with the testing options and the participation criteria. The committee should look at evidence of the severity of the disability, the intensity of instruction that the student requires, and the curricular outcomes that are expected for the student. • In the case of eligibility for ISTAR, the decision should not be based on exclusionary factors of: A. Excessive or extensive absences B. Social, cultural or economic differences C. The mere existence of an IEP D. A specific placement or services E. Emotional, behavioral or physical challenges, in the case of alternate achievement standards F. The student’s anticipated score on the general education assessment G. Concern for AYP calculations • Once the diploma and testing decision has been made, can it ever be changed? The evidence should be recons
