Region 10 has hired my to write curriculum for their upcoming TAKS Academy this summer. My role is to write the special education side of the academy as we try to help high school teachers accelerate students to grade level.
As I am thinking about the history of assessments for students with learning disabilities, I have to say that I am very frustrated that the TAKS-M test is not further along in development. Maybe it is and TEA is just keeping it a big secret.
But perhaps it is not TEA’s fault? I found this on their website:
TAKS-Modified (TAKS-M) pilot tests will be administered in the 2007-2008 school year, with a fall testing window currently scheduled. TAKS-M will be developed pending the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA’s) receipt of final regulations from the USDE regarding required assessments for students with disabilities who will be assessed using modified achievement standards. Further information, including the required grades and subjects to be assessed, will be made available as soon as federal regulations are finalized. Note that TAKS-M dates have not been specified on the calendar, although placeholders have been included for review purposes.
Perhaps it’s all the Feds’ fault? Just thinking.
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