This spelling assistance accommodation allows the educator to provide the spell check function on a word processor to support and assist a student who has difficulty spelling. Spell check is a program in a word processor that flags words in a document that may not be spelled correctly.
Spell check function on a word processor or as an online embedded support on STAAR
Determine the student's need for spelling support.
Determine the student's need for spelling support.
Obtain a word processor from the campus source.
Obtain a word processor from the campus source.
Decide how the student will know when to use the spell check feature on the word processor (intervention vs accommodation; draft vs final, essay
Decide how the student will know when to use the spell check feature on the word processor (intervention vs accommodation; draft vs final, essay vs short answer, etc.).
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Introduce the student to the spell check feature. Set clear expectations for the use of the word processor.
Introduce the student to the spell check feature. Set clear expectations for the use of the word processor.
Model the use of spelling strategies paired with spell check during appropriate assignments. Examples of this might sound like: “Think of the word you want
Model the use of spelling strategies paired with spell check during appropriate assignments. Examples of this might sound like:
“Think of the word you want to use.”
“Sound it out quietly and try to spell the word as best you can.”
“Do you see it on the word wall or your frequently misspelled word list?”
“Get your ideas out first, then make corrections.”
“Right click the words underlined in red and look for the correct word."
“If you don't see the correct word, sound the word out again and try a different spelling or use a different vowel...”
“Repeat until all mistakes are corrected.
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Lead guided practice with this tool, providing immediate feedback.
Lead guided practice with this tool, providing immediate feedback.
Assign independent student work using the spell check feature.
Assign independent student work using the spell check feature.
Set expectations with the student for improving spelling.
Set expectations with the student for improving spelling.
Monitor and record the student’s progress and effectiveness with this tool.
Monitor and record the student’s progress and effectiveness with this tool.
Share your findings with the student, their family, and educational team.
Share your findings with the student, their family, and educational team.
Review the TEA policy documentfor details about allowable use of spelling assistance during test administration.
Review the TEA Technology Guidelines to ensure any device or software is appropriate for state assessment use.
Visit the2021-2022 Technology Guidelines for Spelling to maintain the security and validity of the assessment.to maintain the security and validity of the assessment.
Prior to STAAR testing, students and teachers should become familiar with the embedded supports by completing the STAAR Online practice tests or tutorials.
Some accommodations appropriate for instructional use may not be allowable on a statewide assessment. Select the state assessment to view the implementation policies.
Type: Designated Support
Assessments:
Student Eligibility Criteria:
same as STAAR
same as STAAR
writing ONLY (authentic classroom writing activities)
