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Oregon Department of EducationMarch 1 and 2, 2011
WelcomeWelcome
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Making OAKS Online available to students with visual impairment
Objectives Introductions Housekeeping Workshop Norms and Evaluation Agenda Final Decisions Needed
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Equitable access for all students to OAKS Online• 3 test opportunities for Math, Reading, and
Science; 2 test opportunities for Social Sciences• Access to the adaptive system of OAKS Online
Resolution Agreement with Office of Civil Rights• Access to OAKS Online for students using Braille
by 2011-12 OAKS test window• Pilot to test Braille Interface of OAKS Online in
May 2011
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Ground Already Gained - OAKS Braille Item Pools Identified:
Primarily short, linear items that can be accessed using Refreshable Braille Display or portable Braille embosser
Items in Braille Pool will also be available to general student population
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Ground Already Gained - Big Picture for Test Delivery Format:
Text-to-speech through a screen reader, plus
Short, linear items accessible through either Refreshable Braille Display or Portable Braille Embosser, plus
Supplemental fixed form test of pre-embossed spatial/tactile items or innovative technology solution
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Remaining Questions: Presentation of Math items in Nemeth
using supported technologies
Process for developing and reviewing Braille transcriptions for accuracy
Providing Text-to-Speech for all items using supported technologies
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Understand mental picture for Braille Interface of OAKS Online
Resolve remaining questions that will inform the final design of Braille Interface of OAKS Online
Pave the way for May 2011 Pilot Gather written input
• Comment forms (yellow forms – any time)• Evaluation (end of workshop)
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Participants (March 1 and 2):• Oregon Stakeholders, including Teachers for
the Visually Impaired, Braillists, members of the Vision Work Group, and Content Experts
• American Institutes for Research• American Printing House for the Blind• Oregon Department of Education• Oregon Textbook and Media Center• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil
Rights
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Vendor Presentations (March 2 only):•Serotek Screen Reader
•HumanWare Refreshable Braille Displays
•ViewPlus Technologies, Inc. Portable Braille Embossers
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Parking
Restrooms and Exits
Lunch and Breaks
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Temporary Employees •ODE Temporary Application•Form I-9 (Identification Required)•Form W-4•Criminal History Verification of Applicants•Employee Questionnaire for Self-Identification of
Race/Ethnicity (Optional)•Conditions of Temporary Employment•Temporary Employment Status Only for March 1 -
2•Timesheet
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Everyone except those working in Salem
Mileage that you drive: by date, include departure/arrival time, from & to “towns”
Parking or Bus: enter what you pay for parking or bus daily (receipts not needed)
Initial to verify that you will not get any other travel awards
Name, SSN, Signature, and Mailing Address
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Those traveling 70 miles or more
Record Meal Costs and Lodging by Date
Lodging: Maximum State Rate in Salem is $77 plus tax. Enter the tax as Misc.
You will need to attach a zero balance lodging receipt.
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Those traveling 70 miles or more (cont.)
Meals • Breakfasts: If your hotel provides a breakfast,
you will not be reimbursed for restaurant breakfast.
Otherwise, attach receipt and reimbursement will be up to $11.50.
• Lunches: Lunch is provided at this meeting.
• Dinners: Attach receipt. Reimbursement will be for up to $23.00. (Remember: No alcohol)
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Meeting NormsMeeting Norms
Each person focuses on workshop tasks: Refine understanding of remaining questions
about design of Braille Interface of OAKS Online Develop recommendations on how to address
remaining questions
Use Comment/Question Forms to communicate concerns
Use Evaluation Forms to communicate feedback on event
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Mark:• I have a question• I have a concern
Concisely and professionally print your question or concern
Name optional
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The daily schedule The facilities The quality and usefulness of the
materials and resources The quality and usefulness of the
presentations The quality and productiveness of the
break-out sessions
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Today – Public Services Bldg (8:30 – 4:30)• Overview, Vision, Remaining Questions, May
Pilot• Breaks: 10:15 – 10:30 and 3:00 – 3:15• Working Lunch: 12:30 – 1:00
Tomorrow – Salem Conference Center(8:00 – 3:30)• Technology Presentations, Remaining
Questions, Final Recommendations, Recap• Breaks: 10:30 – 10:45 and 2:15 – 2:30• Working Lunch: Noon – 12:30• ODE/AIR continue until 5:00
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Break-out Groups Target Student and Range of Technical
Skills Available Technology Communication Needs
ODE/AIR Item Tracking System item tagging
process
Break 10:15 – 10:30