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Routinely meeting a student's needs through other accommodations not specifically addressed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), but with accommodations that must be approved by TEA with an Accommodation Request Form.

 

Allowable on at least one state assessment Allowable on state assessment: This accommodation is allowable on at least one state assessment. See which tests allow this accommodation

Assistive Technology

staar telpas staar spanish

How to Implement:

  • 1.

    This accommodation is for the state assessment to meet the unique individual needs of students taking the test.

    This accommodation is for the state assessment to meet the unique individual needs of students taking the test.

  • 2.

    Decide on the accommodation the student will need.

    Decide on the accommodation the student will need.

  • 3.

    Complete an Accommodation Request form and submit to TEA.

    Complete an Accommodation Request form and submit to TEA.

Note: Review the TEA policy document for other accommodations during test administration. 

State Assessment
Allowability

Some accommodations appropriate for instructional use may not be allowable on a statewide assessment. Select the state assessment to view the implementation policies.

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STAAR + –

Type: Designated Support Requiring TEA Approval 

 Learn more about the accommodation request process.

Assessments: All subjects, all grades

Depending on the request, Other designated supports may be used on

  • STAAR
  • STAAR Spanish
  • TELPAS

Student Eligibility Criteria:

Submit an Accommodation Request Form to TEA if:

❏ routinely, independently, and effectively (if applicable) receives this designated support during classroom instruction and classroom testing, and

❏ is unable to effectively use any accessibility features or designated supports to address this need.

STAAR Spanish + –

same as STAAR

TELPAS + –

same as STAAR