1. BOY Accommodations Training

2. Student Eligibility For All Testing: Must have a current plan
Student must be identified as EC/ 504/ LEP on test day
Plan must be in date on test day
For NC Testing: Must be routinely used
During instruction and similar classroom assessments
Documented at least 30 calendar days before the test window
For PSAT/ ACT/ AP Testing: Must get outside approval
See your counselor
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3. Modifications vs. Accommodations
Modifications change the construct – will not be given on state tests.
Accommodations are changes in the way a student accesses instruction or an assessment
Give equal access without watering down content
Do not change the construct of the assessment
May not be provided for score enhancement

4. Guidelines for Getting or Removing Accommodation
Getting Accommodations
Request for an Accommodations Plan
Committee review
Medical Documentation
Individual Evaluation
Removing Accommodations
Request for an removal
Documentation of non use
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5. Accommodations Refusal
Teachers
Documents repeat refusals
Place the Pink form in the case managers mailbox
Case Manager
review refusals at the next meeting to evaluate the student’s use of their accommodations

6. Document

7. Multiple Testing Sessions
More frequent breaks
Multiple Days
Students must finish in maximum time
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8. Scheduled Extended Time
For students who need extra time
Document estimated extended time, but the student is allowed as much time as needed up to a full school day
Must complete test in one day with regular break schedule
May not begin testing early, must eat lunch, and travel home at regular dismissal time
When a student has too much time to finish an assessment, he or she may engage in non-productive guessing or change answers when they should not be changed
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9. Testing in a Separate Room
Must document specifics:
One-on-One
Small Group
Maximum 6 (Read aloud by request or to self)
Max 12 (Read aloud All or Just separate setting)
All students in a small group setting must be receiving the same accommodations
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10. Student Reads Test Aloud to Self
Test administrator may not help or correct errors the student makes
May use whisper phone, PVC elbow pipe, or similar device if used routinely
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11. Test Administrator Reads Test Aloud
Not allowed on ELA/ Reading tests
Must provide implementation specifications:
Read Everything
Read by Student Request
Read Other (i.e. words only on math test)
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12. Secure Test -Reads Test Aloud
NOT have access to secure test materials prior to the test (Unless in sign language)
Should avoid using test administrators from the same content area
TA Reads Test Aloud- Read Everything
Test administrator must read
Item number, Test item, answer choices, Graphs, charts, subscripts
TA Reads Test Aloud- By Student Request
Student will indicate item number
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13. Computer Reads Test Aloud
Available for online tests
Must state it on the Plan
Student clicks on speaker icon next to text to activate read aloud option
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14. Mark in Book (MIB)
Students with MIB do not transfer their own answers to the answer sheet
Students with MIB must not be given an answer sheet to include for constructed response
Staff must transcribe responses
Must have 1 person transcribe and 2 witnesses
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15. Braille Writer/ Slate and Stylus
Braille- Submit 3 days prior to CB20
Transcriber’s note included if test item accommodated to be consistent with Braille
Student must record own responses
May ask student to clarify nonsensical responses
Only time this is permitted for any accommodation
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16. Magnification Devices
Magnifier, monocular, closed-circuit television
Students may tire easily, consider Multiple Test Sessions or Scheduled Extended Time
Any magnification device normally used during instruction may be used with any state-mandated test.
TA may need to remind the student to bring the device to the testing session.
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17. Large Print 11” x 17” paper with 22-point font or 1 per page
Does the student also need a magnification device?
If so this must be documented
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18. One Test Item Per Page (OIPP)
One item on each 8.5” x 11” piece of paper with standard 12-point font
This increases the number of pages
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19. Interpreter/ Transliterator Signs/ Cues Test
Must be documented for:
Directions only
Entire test (not allowed on ELA/ reading tests)
Interpreter/ Transliterator may review test up to 2 days prior to testing
Under secure conditions (3 school personnel)
May NOT remove notes/ materials from secure setting
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20. Word-to-Word Bilingual Dictionary/ Electronic Translator
LEP- Identified ONLY
Allowed for all state-mandated tests
Except for W-APT and ACCESS
Document language and type (paper or electronic)
Must be word-to-word or word-to-phrase
Must not contain diagrams, written notes, formulas, etc.
Must be a published document, not teacher made
Make sure student uses paper version all year
Electronic devices MUST be approved, send to State and Federal Programs
Students should be able to read and write in their native language in order to have access to this accommodation.
Acceptable for students scoring
3.0 Developing or 4.0 Expanding
May be appropriate for student at any level of ELA proficiency.
Students should be taught how to use the dictionary to clarify the meanings.
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21. Medical Exemptions

22. Medical Exemptions
Students who are unable to participate during the entire testing and makeup testing windows due to a significant medical condition or emergency

23. Medical Exemptions
Provide all of the requested information that you can obtain
Include all tests the student is required (but unable) to participate in
Separate letter for NCFE vs. all other tests
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