NJ SLA (Student Learning Assessment) Report

Report Parameters

Check checkbox on the right to save as default value, or Clear All

Schools to Include*

Choose one of the following:

• Current School Only – Includes all student records associated with the current school that meet the selection criteria. To change the current school, click School at the top of the page and choose the appropriate school from the list.

• District Wide (default) – Includes all student records on the PowerSchool server that meet the selection criteria.

Note: To run the report from a school level yet extract District Wide results, select All Students and leave the grade level checkboxes unchecked.

Current Selection Students*

Indicate which students to include in the report by selecting one of the following options:

• The Selected [number] Students Only – Run the report for students in the current selection.

• All Students – Run the report for all students in the current school or district that meet the selection criteria.

Note: If running the report for a single student, or group of students, select the students prior to running the report.

Report Snapshot Date*

Select date from pop-up menu

Schedule Block

Choose one of the following from the pop-up menu:

• All - Run the report for the full school year. This option is the default.

• Fall - Run the report for only the fall block.

• Spring- Run the report for only the spring block.

Include Students with Unassigned SIDS

Choose Yes or No from the pop-up menu. If Yes is selected, the report will include students without a defined ID.

Include Non-Public Students

Choose Yes or No from the pop-up menu. If Yes is selected, the report will include non-public students.

Test Administration

Choose one of the following from the pop-up menu:

• Blank
  

• Fall (FA) - Fall Block (High School ELA and Math assessments only)

• Spring (SP) - Spring Administration (All ELA, Math, and Science assessments)

• Summer (SU) - Summer Administration (High School ELA and Math assessments only)

Output Students DCID in File

Choose Yes or No from the pop-up menu.

Note: Do not submit to NJ SLA Report/NJ SMART with DCID in file.

PowerSchool Field Name

NJSMART Data Element

Description

PowerSchool Business Logic

[Table]FieldName

Field Length

Req'd

Test Administration

Indicates the block and associated assessment types.

Valid values:

• FA - Fall Block (High School ELA and Math assessments only)

• SP - Spring Administration (All ELA, Math, and Science assessments)

• SU - Summer Administration (High School ELA and Math assessments only)

Derived from report input parameter.

2

O

Testing Site - County Code

Testing Site - District Code

StateAssessmentTestingSiteDistrict

The district code of the student’s State Assessment Testing Site.

Concatenate County & District. Use the data sources in the order listed and output the first non-blank value.

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Testing_Site_County

[Schools]CountyNbr

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Testing_Site_District

[Prefs]Name=districtnumber

6

M

Testing Site - School Code

StateAssessmentTestingSiteSchool

The school code of the student’s State Assessment Testing Site.

Use the data sources in the order listed and output the first non-blank value.

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Testing_Site_School

[Schools]Alternate_School_Number

[Students]SchoolID

3

M

Accountable School - County Code

Responsible (Accountable) School - District Code

StateAssessmentAccountableDistrict

The county and district responsible for specific educational services and/or instruction of the student.

Concatenate County & District. Use the data sources in the order listed and output the first non-blank value.

[S_NJ_STU_X]Access_AccountableCounty

[S_NJ_STU_X]CountyCodeResident

[Schools]CountyNbr

[S_NJ_STU_X]Access_AccountableDistrict

[S_NJ_STU_X]DistrictCodeResident

[Prefs]Name=districtnumber

6

M

Responsible (Accountable) School - School Code

StateAssessmentAccountableSchool

The school responsible for specific educational services and/or instruction of the student.

Use the data sources in the order listed and output the first non-blank value.

[S_NJ_STU_X]Access_AccountableSchool

[S_NJ_STU_X]SchoolCodeResident

[Schools]Alternate_School_Number

[Schools]School_Number

3

M

State Student Identifier (SSI)

A unique number assigned and maintained by the New Jersey Department of Education that is unique for each student over time and across districts.

[Students]State_StudentNumber

10

M

Local Student Identifier (LSI)

A number assigned and maintained by the local school district that is unique for each student in the district and is consistently used by the district across all of its data systems.

[Students]Student_Number

1-20

M

Last Name

The name borne in common by members of a family. This data element must correspond to the child’s birth certificate or other legal documentation.

Output the value as entered - strip out any periods that may exist.

Note: If populated, the report will extract the student's legal last name.

[Students]Last_Name

[StudentCoreFields]PSCore_Legal_Last_Name

1-50

M

First Name

A name given to an individual at birth, baptism, another naming ceremony, or through legal change. This data element must correspond to the child’s birth certificate or other legal documentation.

Output the value as entered - strip out any periods that may exist.

Note: If populated, the report will extract the student's legal first name.

[Students]First_Name

[StudentCoreFields]PSCore_Legal_First_Name

1-30

M

Middle Name

A secondary name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming ceremony, or through legal change. This data element must correspond to the child’s birth certificate or other legal documentation.

Output the value as entered - strip out any periods that may exist; blank is allowed.

Note: If populated, the report will extract the student's legal middle name.

[Students]Middle_Name

[StudentCoreFields]PSCore_Legal_Middle_Name

1-30

O

Date of Birth

The year, month and day on which an individual was born. This data element must correspond to the child’s birth certificate or other legal documentation.

Output in YYYY-MM-DD format.

[Students]DOB

10

M

Gender

This data element is used to verify the unique identification of the student.

Output M or F.

If populated, the report will extract the [Students]Gender which may be different from the Legal Gender.

[Students]Gender

[StudentCoreFields]PSCore_Legal_Gender

1

M

PowerSchool Grade Level Code

GradeLevel

The grade level of the student when assessed.

Output the grade level: 03-12.

[Students]Grade_Level

2

M

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino

Ethnicity

The ethnic category which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual identifies.

Output Y or N; if blank, output N.

[Students]FedEthnicity

1

M

Race - American Indian

The racial category, which clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies. More than one race category may be reported for an individual.

Output Y or N; if blank, output N.

[StudentRace]RaceCd = I

1

M

Race – Asian

Same as above.

[StudentRace]RaceCd = A

1

M

Race – Black

Same as above.

[StudentRace]RaceCd = B

1

M

Race - Pacific Islander

Same as above.

[StudentRace]RaceCd = P

1

M

Race – White

Same as above.

[StudentRace]RaceCd = W

1

M

N/A

FillerField

Filler Field

Output blank

N/A

N/A

RaceMulti

A person having origins in any of more than one of the racial groups.

This element is calculated and has no separate data entry field.

If student has > 1 NJ race code = Y, output Y; else, output N.

Same NJ Race fields as above

1

M

English Learner

An indication if the student is an English learner. Report ‘Y’ if student is identified as needing Limited English Proficient services.

Output Y if: LEPBeginDate is not blank and is not a future date, AND LEPEndDate is blank or is a future date.

Else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]LEPBeginDate

[S_NJ_STU_X]LEPEndDate

1

M

N/A

FillerField

Filler Field

Output blank

N/A

N/A

FillerField

Filler Field

Output blank

N/A

Migrant Status

Student is eligible for migrant education services and is enrolled in a migrant subgrantee program.

Output Y or N; if blank, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]Migrant_TF

1

M

Lunch Status (Economically Disadvantaged)

EconomicDisadvantageStatus

An indication that the student met the State criteria for classification as having an economic disadvantage.

If LunchStatus is one of the following values, output Y; else, output N.

F = Free

R = Reduced

FDC = Free-DC

T =Temporary

[Students]LunchStatus

1

M

Students With Disabilities

The outcome of eligibility assessment for special education and related services.

Determine in the order listed:

If Special_Education has a value other than 13 or 99 or blank, output IEP, unless the value for Determined_Ineligible_YN = Y.

If PID_504_TF = Y, output 504.

Else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]SpecialEd_Classification

[S_NJ_STU_X]Determined_Ineligible_YN

[S_NJ_STU_X]PID_504_TF

3

M

Primary Disability Type

The major or overriding disability condition that best describes a person's impairment.

If Special_Education has a value other than 13, 99 or blank AND Determined_Ineligible_YN does not = Y, map the student's NJ Special Ed Classification code to the appropriate NJ SLA report code output the NJ SLA report code.

Note: Refer to the Primary Disability Type section in the Appendix for the list of valid codes and the state-to-NJ SLA report code mapping.

[S_NJ_STU_X]SpecialEd_Classification

[S_NJ_STU_X]Determined_Ineligible_YN

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C

EL Exempt from taking ELA

An indication that the student is a Spanish or Non-Spanish speaking LEP student in his/her first year of enrollment in United States schools and is in a language assistance program; and therefore, the student is not required to participate in the language arts literacy test section.

Output Y or N; if blank, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]PID_LEPExemptLAL_TF

1

M

Homeless

An indication that a student lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate residence. On the NJ Smart SID Information page, under the NJS SID tab, a value of Y1 or Y2 indicates that this student meets the criteria for a homeless student.

Valid values:

• N

• Y1

• Y2

[Students]homeless_code

1

M

IEP Exempt From Passing

An indication that a special education student is exempt from passing the NJ SLA ELA and/or Math assessments.

ELA

If PARCC_Exempt_From_Passing = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math

If PARCC_Exempt_From_Passing = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Exempt_From_Passing

1

M

NJ LEP Status

An indication of whether or not an LEP student has been enrolled in United States schools for less than 2 years. This applies to grades 3-8 only.

If the student is NOT in grades 03-08, output blank.

Override

If the student is in grade 03-08 AND a value exists in the override field, output the code.

Note: there are no calculations for the following two codes. If applicable, these must be entered in the override field:

Y = Currently enrolled, enrollment date unknown

RE - Exited Services Refused by parent/guardian

Calculated (in the order listed)

< = Entered LEP Program AFTER 7/1/15, and is currently enrolled: [S_NJ_STU_X]LEPBeginDate > 7/1/15 AND [S_NJ_STU_X]LEPEndDate is blank or a future date

1 = Entered LEP Program BETWEEN 7/1/14 and 6/30/15, and is currently enrolled: [S_NJ_STU_X]LEPBeginDate = or > 7/1/14 and < 7/1/15 AND [S_NJ_STU_X]LEPEndDate is blank or a future date

2= Entered LEP Program BETWEEN 7/1/13 and 6/30/14, and is currently enrolled: [S_NJ_STU_X]LEPBeginDate = or > 7/1/13 and < 7/1/14 AND [S_NJ_STU_X]LEPEndDate is blank or a future date

3 = Entered LEP Program BEFORE 7/1/13, and is currently enrolled:[S_NJ_STU_X]LEPBeginDate < 7/1/13 AND [S_NJ_STU_X]LEPEndDate is blank or a future date

F1 = Exited a LEP Program BETWEEN 7/1/14 and the current test administration dates and is NO longer enrolled in the program: [S_NJ_STU_X]LEPEndDate = or > 7/1/14

F2 = Exited a LEP Program BETWEEN 7/1/13 and 6/30/14 and is NO longer enrolled in the program: [S_NJ_STU_X]LEPEndDate = or > 7/1/13 and < 7/1/14

Override

[S_NJ_STU_X]State_LEP_Status

Calculated

[S_NJ_STU_X]LEPBeginDate

[S_NJ_STU_X]LEPEndDate

[S_NJ_STU_X]LEP_Completion_Date_Refused

1

M

Former IEP

Indicates if the student was formerly eligible for an IEP.

Valid values:

• Blank - not a formerly qualified

• F1 - Former Year 1

• F2 - Former Year 2

[S_NJ_STU_X]FormerIEP

2

C

Special Education Placement

The placement group in which the student with the disability is currently receiving special education and related services.

If Special_Education has a value other than 13, 99 or blank AND Determined_Ineligible_YN does not = Y, output the value entered in Special_Education_Placement; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]Special_Education_Placement

[S_NJ_STU_X]SpecialEd_Classification

[S_NJ_STU_X]Determined_Ineligible_YN

2

C

N/A

StateField

Filler Field

Output blank

Date First Enrolled in US School

The date formats is YYYY-MM-DD for all date columns and the report headers/file layout as per the 2019 Spring requirements.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_First_Enroll_In_US_School

Date

EL Accommodation

Indication of whether English Language Learner accommodations are needed for a given assessment.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom

1

C

N/A

StateField

Filler Field

Output blank

N/A

StateField

Filler Field

Output blank

Homeless Primary Nighttime Residence

On the NJ Smart SID Information page, under the NJS SID tab, if the value of the Homeless field is “Y1” or “Y2”, then you must provide a value for the Homeless Primary Nighttime Residence field. That value is reported here.

Valid Values:

• Shelters, transitional housing (1)

• Doubled-up (2)

• Unsheltered (3)

• Hotels or Motels (4)

[S_NJ_STU_X]HomelessPrimaryNighttimeRes

11

M

N/A

StateField

Filler Field

Output blank

N/A

StateField

Filler Field

Output blank

Assessment Session Location ELA

Assessment Session Location Math

SessionName

When Session Name is populated a session will be auto created and the student will be placed into the session.

If the user has selected the runtime parameter to Output Assessment Session Location as Blank, output blank, regardless of any overrides that may exist.

Override

If populated, output the value in the override field.

Calculated

Otherwise, calculate and output the Session Name as a string of up to 50 characters, composed of the following elements, with each element separated by a dash:

• School Code

• Test Code

• Teacher Last Name

• Course Number ELA/Math class

• Section Number ELA/Math class

Note: Refer to the Assessment Session Location Calculation section in the Appendix for details.

Override

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Session_Location_ELA

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Session_Location_Math

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_ELA

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_Math

Calculated

Note: Refer to the Assessment Session Location Calculation section in the Appendix for details.

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O

ELA Class Name Override

Math Class Name Override

ClassName

The description of the room within the building where the assessment is administered.

Override

If populated, output the value in the override field.

Note: Staff Assigned SMID Override is required when Class Name Override has a value.

Calculated

Otherwise, calculate the student’s currently scheduled ELA/Math class based on the Report Snapshot Date with classes identified by:

ELA: NCES_Subject_Area = 01 (secondary) or = 51 (prior to secondary)

Math: NCES_Subject_Area = 02 (secondary) or = 52 (prior to secondary)

Additional selection logic if the student has more than one scheduled ELA or Math class:

• If both classes are secondary or prior to secondary, output the record with the highest CC record ID.

• If one class is secondary and the other is prior-to-secondary, output the record for the secondary class.

Override

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELA_Class_Name_Override

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Math_Class_Name_Override

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_ELA

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_Math

Calculated

Derived from:

[CC]StudentID

[S_NJ_SEC_X]NCES_Subject_Area

If blank, [S_NJ_CRS_X]NCES_Subject_Area

Output:

[Courses]Course_Number+ "-"

[CC]Section_Number

Additional selection logic:

MAX[CC]ID

1-45

M

ELA Examiner SMID

Math Examiner SMID

TestAdministrator

The unique identifier of the person overseeing the assessment session in the setting (test administrator).

Override

If populated, output the value in the override field.

Calculated

Otherwise, the field will be output using the same value as for the Teacher SMID in the ELA Staff Member Assigned and Math Staff Member Assigned elements in the file. This will be either the SMID entered in the Staff Member override, or will be the SMID of the teacher for the student’s current ELA/Math class.

Override

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Examiner_SMID_ELA

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Examiner_SMID_Math

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_ELA

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_Math

Calculated

Staff Assigned SMID Override (if exists):

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Staff_SMID_Override_ELA

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Staff_SMID_Override_Math

Else, output [S_NJ_USR_X]StaffMemberID

Derived from:

[CC]TeacherID

[S_NJ_SEC_X]NCES_Subject_Area

If blank, [S_NJ_CRS_X]NCES_Subject_Area

8

M

ELA Staff Assigned SMID Override

Math Staff Assigned SMID Override

StaffMemberIdentifier

The unique identifier of the student’s assigned teacher used for teacher level aggregation reporting.

Override

If populated, output the value in the override field.

Note: Staff Assigned SMID Override is required when Class Name Override has a value.

Calculated

Otherwise, output the SMID of the Lead Teacher for the student's current ELA or Math class based on the Report Snapshot Date. This is the SMID of the teacher for the same ELA/Math class as output in the ClassName field.

Additional selection logic if the Teacher SMID maps to more than one teacher: the teacher with the highest internal ID.

Override

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Staff_SMID_Override_ELA

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Staff_SMID_Override_Math

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_ELA

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_Math

Calculated

[S_NJ_USR_X]StaffMemberID

Derived from:

[CC]TeacherID

[S_NJ_SEC_X]NCES_Subject_Area

If blank, [S_NJ_CRS_X]NCES_Subject_Area

Additional selection logic:

MAX [SchoolStaff]ID

ELA Test Code Override

Math Test Code Override

TestCode

Code corresponding to the test the student is taking.

ELA - Override

If the runtime parameter to allow exclusion of Not Taken/Exempt Test Codes is selected, exclude records where the ELA Test Code = EXELA (Not Taken) or ELANT (Not Taken For Any Other Reason). Otherwise, if populated, output the value in the override field.

ELA – Calculated

Output the appropriate ELA03 - ELA11 value based on the student's current grade level.

Math – Override

If the runtime parameter to allow exclusion of Not Taken/Exempt Test Codes is selected, exclude records where the Math Test Code = MATNT (Exempt For Any Reason). Otherwise, if populated, output the value in the override field.

Math – Calculated

Scheduled Class (grades 03-12):

Calculate the appropriate Algebra I, Algebra II or Geometry code based on the NJ NCES Course ID for the student's scheduled Math class.

No Scheduled Class (grades 03-08):

Output the appropriate MAT03 - MAT08 value based on the student's current grade level.

Override

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELA_Test_Code

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Math_Test_Code

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_ELA

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Exclude_Math

ELA – Calculated

[Students]Grade_Level

Math – Calculated

Scheduled Class:

Calculate based on student's scheduled Math class as of the report snapshot date using [S_NJ_SEC_X]NCES_Course_ID or [S_NJ_CRS_X]NCES_Course_ID

- ALG01 = 052, 053 or 054

- ALG02 = 056

- GE001 = 071, 072 or 073

Grades 03-08:

[Students]Grade_Level

5

M

PARCC Test Format

Identifies the format the student will be using to take the test.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output P; else, output O.

Math:

If value = M or B, output P; else, output O.

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Test_Format

1

M

PARCC Retest

Indicates if the student is retaking the English Language Arts (ELA) and/or Math assessment.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_Retest

1

M

EL Accommodation

Indication of whether English Language Learner accommodations are needed for a given assessment.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom

1

C

Frequent Breaks

An indication that a student is allowed to take breaks, at their request, during the testing session.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Frequent_Breaks

1

C

Alternate Location

An indication that a student is tested in specially assigned location.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Alternate_Location

1

C

Small Group Testing

An indication that a student is tested in a separate location with a small group of students with matching accessibility features or accommodations/testing needs as appropriate. Check individual state policies on the maximum number of students that allowed in small group testing.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Small_Group

1

C

Specialized Equipment

Student is provided specialized equipment or furniture needed for a successful testing environment (e.g., low lighting; adaptive seat; etc.)

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Special_Equip

1

C

Specified Area or Setting

An indication that a student is tested in a specialized area or setting (e.g., front of the classroom; seat near the door, library observation room etc.)

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Specified_Area

1

C

Time of Day

An indication that a student is tested during a specific time of day based on their individual needs (e.g., ELA/l in the morning; no testing after lunch; etc.)

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Time_of_Day

1

C

Answer Masking

Specifies as part of an Assessment Personal Needs Profile the type of masks the user is able to create to cover portions of the question until needed.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Answer_Masking

1

C

N/A

Filler Field 2

Output blank

N/A

Color Contrast

Defines as part of an Assessment Personal Needs Profile the access for preference to invert the foreground and background colors.

ELA:

• If value = 01E or 01B, output 01

• If value = 02E or 02B, output 02

• If value = 03E or 03B, output 03

• If value = 04E or 04B, output 04

• If value = 05E or 05B, output 05

• If value = 06E or 06B, output 06

• If value = 07E or 07B, output 07

• Else, if value = N or blank, output blank.

Math:

• If value = 01M or 01B, output 01

• If value = 02M or 02B, output 02

• If value = 03M or 03B, output 03

• If value = 04M or 04B, output 04

• If value = 05M or 05B, output 05

• If value = 06M or 06B, output 06

• If value = 07M or 07B, output 07

• Else, if value = N or blank, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Color_Contrast

2

C

ASL Video

An indication that American Sign Language content is provided to the student by a human signer through a video.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank. Else, output as follows.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_ASL_Video

1

C

Screen Reader

An indication that a Screen Reader Application is used to deliver online test form for ELA/L and Math for blind testers.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank. Else, output as follows.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Screen_Reader

1

C

Non Screen Reader

An indication that an Assistive Technology (AT) Application is used to deliver an online test form for ELA/L and Math for students without visual impairments including blindness.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank. Else, output as follows.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Non_Screen_Reader

1

C

Closed Captioning ELA/L

An indication that closed captioning and subtitling as a process of displaying text on a television, video screen, or other visual display to provide additional or interpretive information is required for the student.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

If the record is not for ELA, output blank.

Output Y if entered by the user; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Close_Caption_ELA

1

C

Refreshable Braille Display ELA/L

An indication that a student uses external device which converts the text from the Screen Reader into Braille.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

If the record is not for ELA, output blank.

Output Y if entered by the user; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Refresh_Braille_ELA

1

C

Alternate Representation Paper Test

An indication that a student requires paper and pencil test format as an approved accommodation.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

If the output for TestFormat does not = P, output blank.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Alt_Rep_Paper

1

C

Large Print Paper

Indicates whether a student needs a large print test booklet, which is provided with text increased 150% to an 18 point font.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

If the output for TestFormat does not = P, output blank.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Large_Print_Paper

1

C

Braille With Tactile Graphics

Indicates whether a student needs a hard copy braille test booklet provided with embedded tactile graphics.

If the output for TestFormat does not = P, output blank.

ELA:

• If value = 01E or 01B, output 01

• If value = 02E or 02B, output 02

• Else, if value = N or blank, output blank.

Math:

• If value = 01M or 01B, output 01

• If value = 02M or 02B, output 02

• Else, if value = N or blank, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Braille_Tactile_Paper

2

C

Read Assessment Aloud

An indication that a student reads the assessment aloud to themselves and may use an external device such as a whisper phone. The student must be tested in a separate setting.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Read_Aloud

1

C

Human Signer for Test Directions

An indication that a human signer will sign the test directions to a student. The student may need to be tested in a small group or separate setting.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Human_Signer

1

C

Answers Recorded in Test Book

The student records answers directly in the test book. Responses must be transcribed verbatim by a test administrator in a student answer book or answer sheet. Responses that have not been transcribed will not be scored.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

If the output for TestFormat does not = P, output blank.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Answers_Recorded_Paper

1

C

Electronic Braille Response

A student who is blind or visually impaired and the response is captured by a Braille Writer or Notetaker.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

ELA:

• If value = 01E or 01B, output 01

• If value = 02E or 02B, output 02

• Else, if value = N or blank, output blank.

Math:

• If value = 01M or 01B, output 01

• If value = 02M or 02B, output 02

• Else, if value = N or blank, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Braille_Response

2

C

Calculation Device and Mathematics Tools

An indication that the student is allowed to use a calculator as an accommodation, including for items in test sections designated as non-calculator sections.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

If the record is not for Math, output blank.

Output Y if entered by the user; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Math_Tools

1

C

ELA/L Constructed Response

An indication that a student's response is captured by an external Speech to Text device, external AT device, Human Scribe or Signer for Constructed Response item types.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

If the record is not for ELA, output blank.

Output the code value 01-04 if entered by the user; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Constructed_Response_ELA

2

C

ELA/L Selected Response

A student's response is captured by an external Speech to Text device, external AT device, Human Scribe or Signer for Selected Response or Technology Enhanced items types.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank. Else, output as follows.

If NJ SLA ELA is not selected by the user at runtime, output blank

Output the code value 01-04 if entered by the user; else, output blank

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Selected_Response_ELA

2

C

Mathematics/Science Accommodated Response

An indication that a student's response is captured by an external Speech to Text device, external AT device, Human Scribe or Signer.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

If the record is not for Math, output blank.

Else, output the code value 01-04 if entered by the user; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Response_Math

2

C

Monitor Test Response

The test administrator or assigned accommodator monitors proper placement of student responses on a test book/answer sheet. The test examiner or assigned accommodator cannot assist the student with changing a response.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Monitor_Response

1

C

Word Prediction

The student uses a word prediction external device that provides a bank of frequently -or recently -used words as a result of the student entering the first few letters of a word.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank. Else, output as follows.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output N.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output N.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Word_Prediction

1

C

Administration Directions Clarified in Student's Native Language

An indication that the test administrator clarifies general administration instructions only for English Learners.

ELA:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = E or B, output blank.

Math:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = M or B, output blank.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output blank.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Directions_Clarified

1

C

Administration Directions Read Aloud in Student's Native Language

The test administrator reads aloud, and repeats as needed, test directions in students’ native language.

ELA:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = E or B, output blank.

Math:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = M or B, output blank.

Output the language code value for the appropriate test if entered by the user; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Directions_Aloud

3

C

English Learner Accommodated Responses

An indication of a student's response is captured by an external Speech to Text device or Human Scribe.

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = E or B, output blank.

If the record is not for Math, output blank.

Output the code value 01-02 if entered by the user; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Response_Math_EL

2

C

Spanish Transadaptation

Used to assign the form administered for online testing based on another language other than English.

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = M or B, output blank.

If the record is not for Math, output blank.

Output the language code value if entered by the user; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Translation_Math_Paper

3

C

Word-to-Word Dictionary (English/Native Language)

Student uses a published word-to-word hand-held dictionary.

ELA:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = E or B, output blank.

Math:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = M or B, output blank.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output Y; else, output blank.

Math:

If value = M or B, output Y; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Dictionary

1

C

Text To Speech

An indication that text is read aloud to the student by means of the embedded TestNav8 text-to-speech software.

ELA:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = E or B, output blank.

Math:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = M or B, output blank.

ELA:

If value = E or B, output 02; else, output blank.

Math:

If value = M or B, output 02; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Text_To_Speech

2

C

Human Reader or Human Signer

Used to assign the Proctor Testing Tickets by assigning the session as a Read Aloud in PearsonAccessnext.

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

ELA:

• If value = 01E or 01B, output 01

• If value = 02E or 02B, output 02

• Else, output blank.

Math:

• If value = 01M or 01B, output 01

• If value = 02M or 02B, output 02

• Else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_HumanReader_Signer

2

C

Unique Accommodation

An accommodation required for a student with a disability or an English Learner that is not listed in the NJ SLA Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual but is identified in the student’s IEP, 504 plan or EL plan (if approved by the state). Unique accommodations must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to testing to allow adequate time for the state to determine a final decision.)

Both:

If the output for StudentsWithDisabilities does not = IEP or 504, output blank.

ELA:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = E or B, output blank.

Math:

If [S_NJ_STU_X]PARCC_ELL_Paper_Accom does NOT = M or B, output blank .

Else, output Y if entered by the user; else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Unique_Accommodation

1

C

Emergency Accommodation

An emergency accommodation for a student who incurs a temporary disabling condition that interferes with test performance shortly before or during the NJ SLA report assessment window.

ELA:

• If value = 01E or 01B, output 01

• If value = 99E or 99B, output 99

• Else, output blank.

Math:

• If value = 01M or 01B, output 01

• If value = 99M or99B, output 99

• Else, output blank.

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Emergency_Accommodation

2

C

Extended Time

An indication that extended Time is provided to the student.

Output the code if entered by the user; else, output blank.

Valid values:

• (Blank) Not Needed

• (Both) Multilingual Learner and IEP504 and/or 504

• (IEP504) IEP and/or 504

• (ML) Multilingual Learner

• (EL) English Learner

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Extended_Time

[S_NJ_STU_X]ASMT_Extended_Time_Math

2-6

C