Presenter:
David Haugen, M.Ed., M.P.N.A
Date
of Webinars: Friday, January 23rd, 2015
Part I: 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. CST
Part II: 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. CST
Please
note that it is possible to attend just one of the sessions (I or II) and both
will be recorded to be made available for future use by programs/educators.
Background
of Presenter:
Dave has a teaching license in Adult Basic Education and has
master’s degrees in Education (University of MN) and Public Administration
(Metropolitan State University). He previously worked at Pearson VUE/GED
Testing Service® L.L.C.
in the area of testing accommodations, where he developed an understanding and
passion for helping students/professionals to navigate the accommodations
process in order to ensure that access is available to all learners with
disabilities. Dave currently works in adult education for Minneapolis Public
Schools, where he counsels, assess and supports GED® learners daily. Dave likewise presented at
the regional conference in Effingham, IL this past November 2014 on testing
accommodations for the GED® and will
present again this March in Springfield at the regional conference.
Summary
of January 23rd Accommodation training webinars:
Part
I Session (9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. CST)
Webinar
Title: Testing
Accommodations and the GED®: An Overview and
Update for program/service providers
In
this part I of II webinars, participants will receive a general overview of the
accommodations process for the GED®. Specific attention will be directed at
differences between the 2002 paper based GED® and 2014 computer based test with respect to accommodations
(i.e. process, role of staff, practice testing). This session will likewise
explore examples of computer based testing accommodations and discuss how the
new format may effect issues of access for learners. The webinar will conclude
with an overview of key questions and factors for ABE programs to consider if
assisting students in seeking accommodations on the GED®
Part
II Session (1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. CST)
Webinar
Title: Documentation
Essentials: A how-to-guide for disability coordinators and advocates assisting
students applying for accommodations
This
session builds upon the earlier accommodations webinar but spends most of the
time delving into the accommodation request forms and documentation guidelines
for the GED®. The webinar provides many screen shots of
sample requests/documentation examples and outlines what exactly is needed for
a request to be considered complete (i.e. rationale, functional
limitations). The session concludes with a broader overview of the ADA
legislation and a consideration of additional measures to assist/advocate for
learners beyond applying for accommodations.
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