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Extra Time (same day)

Allowing a student with a disability affecting processing, memory, attention, focus, comprehension, or verbal expression extended time periods to respond to prompts or to complete assignments, tests, or other assessments.

 

Allowable on at least one state assessment

Assistive Technology

visual impairment timing/scheduling accommodation adhd/add emotional disturbance autism orthopedic impairment traumatic brain injury other health impairment

Example:

  • Giving a student extra time to provide an oral or written response.

    Providing a student with extra time for assignments and assessments within the same day.

How to Implement:

  • 1.

    Identify the appropriate occasions for extra time, based on your knowledge of the student’s needs. Consult the student’s IEP for guidance.

    Identify the appropriate occasions for extra time, based on your knowledge of the student’s needs. Consult the student’s IEP for guidance.

  • 2.

    Choose an appropriate time, place, and method to provide the student with this accommodation, such as in a small group setting.

    Choose an appropriate time, place, and method to provide the student with this accommodation, such as in a small group setting.

  • 3.

    Model the request process and appropriate use of extra time.

    Model the request process and appropriate use of extra time.

  • 4.

    Assign independent practice using extra time for assignments and/or tests.

    Assign independent practice using extra time for assignments and/or tests.

  • 5.

    Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the accommodation.

    Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the accommodation.

  • 6.

    Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.

    Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.

Note: Beginning with the December 2022 STAAR administration, STAAR and TELPAS assessments allow students to test until the end of the school day. Review the TEA policy document for Extra Day, a designated support requiring TEA approval.