SAC Training Makeup October 24, 2025

Course Description

• This is a mandatory training session delivered by the Douglas County School District Academic Systems Assessment Team to ensure comprehensive compliance and accurate administration of student accommodations for state assessments. Participants will review critical legal protections regarding student data, define the specific roles and general practices required for assessment coordination, and receive detailed updates on accommodations for various state and national assessments. The course emphasizes understanding the differences between accommodations, modifications, and accessibility features to ensure all testing procedures result in valid scores.
• Type of Course: Self Paced
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Katie Lynch
• Credit(s) and Type: 3 Hours Compliance

Target Audience

• School Assessment Coordinators
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Not at this time
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes
  • Charter Certified or Classified

Timeline Overview

• Start date of course content: 10/24/25
• End date of course content: 11/14/25

Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course (what participants will walk away with from the course).

• Clarify Roles and Responsibilities
  Participants will understand their duties in managing accommodations, supporting student-specific needs, and collaborating with SPED/504/ELD staff to ensure successful and compliant test administration.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Data Security
  Participants will follow required deadlines, adhere to privacy laws, and maintain valid assessment scores by using approved procedures and secure data practices.

• Correctly Identify and Implement Accommodations
  Participants will distinguish between accommodations, modifications, accessibility features, and administrative considerations, ensuring only valid accommodations are assigned and used appropriately.

• Meet Critical Deadlines and Use Required Systems
  Participants will accurately enter accommodations into platforms like EduClimber, submit necessary forms, and coordinate schedules to meet state and national assessment deadlines.

• Support Equity and Valid Assessment Outcomes
  Participants will ensure accommodations maintain assessment rigor, are routinely practiced in instruction, and are applied to provide all students equitable access to assessments.