WKCE Translation Accommodation Training

The WKCE Translation Accommodation Training is presented by The Office of Educational Accountability (OEA).

This presentation provides guidance for district assessment coordinators, ESL coordinators, teachers and proctors, and anyone who will be using the translation accommodation. Topics covered in this presentation include: background of the accommodation, components and use of the accommodation, intended populations, special considerations, released items, test security, and distribution of the accommodation.

WKCE Translation Accommodation The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will provide translation accommodations for the annual WKCE administration. Bilingual word lists, directions read by the test administrator, and released practice items will all be translated in Spanish and Hmong. In addition, the translated written scripts of the test items in the mathematics, science, and social studies tests will be provided in Spanish. As in previous years, use of the translation accommodation is optional – the school or district should decide whether a student would benefit from translation support. If translation support is needed for a Spanish-speaking ELL student, the DPI written translations should be used. For all other language groups, including Hmong, districts have the option to provide translation accommodations using qualified translators. DPI recommends that educators also consult the Assessment Accommodations Matrix in order to create the most appropriate testing situation for their students.

Districts who serve students who speak languages other than Spanish may use qualified translators to provide oral translation support to students.

• WKCE Translation Accommodation Test Materials – Test administrators need to request copies of all translated test materials from their District Assessment Coordinator (DAC).
• WKCE Translation Accommodation Training Powerpoint - Provides guidance for DACs and other district personnel who will be using the translation accommodation.

For questions about this information, contact oeamail@dpi.wi.gov

Last updated on 10/7/2011 2:57:03 PM