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Available Accommodations by Academic Committee

MTSS

7 options

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Team, Student Assistance Team , or other related support

• Basic Transcribing

• Braille

• Individualized Structured Reminders

• Manipulating Test Materials

• Mathematics Manipulatives

• Oral/Signed Administration

• Supplemental Aids

ARD

11 options

Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee

• Basic Transcribing

• Braille

• Calculation Aids

• Content and Language Supports

• Individualized Structured Reminders

• Large Print

• Manipulating Test Materials

• Mathematics Manipulatives

• Oral/Signed Administration

• Spelling Assistance

• Supplemental Aids

504

11 options

Section 504 Committee

• Basic Transcribing

• Braille

• Calculation Aids

• Content and Language Supports

• Individualized Structured Reminders

• Large Print

• Manipulating Test Materials

• Mathematics Manipulatives

• Oral/Signed Administration

• Spelling Assistance

• Supplemental Aids

LPAC

2 options

Language Proficiency Assessment Committee

• Content and Language Supports*

• Oral/Signed Administration*

*For EB students testing in English. The LPAC has sole authority to make accommodation decisions for these students.

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What Do “Accommodations” Look Like in Assessments?

Designated Support	Program
	STAAR	STAAR Spanish	TELPAS
Basic Transcribing	X	X	X
Braille /Refreshable Braille	X
Calculation Aids	X	X
Content and Language Supports	X	X
Individualized Structured Reminders	X	X	X
Large Print	X	X	X
Manipulating Test Materials	X	X	X
Mathematics Manipulatives	X	X
Oral/Signed Administration	X	X
Spelling Assistance	X	X
Supplemental Aids	X	X	X*
Complex Transcribing	X	X	X
Extra Day	X	X	X
Mathematics Scribe	X	X
Other	X	X	X

*Blank graphic organizers only

Accessibility features: available for any student that needs it, no documentation required

Locally-Approved Designated supports: available only to students who meet specific eligibility criteria. The decision should be aimed at addressing a student’s consistent academic struggle in a specific area even after intensive instruction and remediation.

Designated supports that require TEA approval: Complex Transcribing, Extra Day, Math Scribe, and Other

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Designated Support Policy Document Overview

Assessments the policy applies to

Student eligibility criteria that must be met

List of committees or groups with the authority to approve the support and necessary documentation

Special instructions and considerations specific to an administration with this support

Examples of what the support might look like

Description of the designated support

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Student Eligibility Criteria At-A-Glance

Every support must be used routinely and effectively during classroom instruction and classroom assessments.

Designated support	Routine and effective use	Additional policy criteria
Basic Transcribing	Required	Required
Braille / Refreshable Braille	Required	None
Calculation Aids	Required	Required
Content and Language Supports	Required	Required
Individualized Structured Reminders	Required	None
Large Print	Required	Required
Manipulating Test Materials	Required	None
Mathematics Manipulatives	Required	None
Oral / Signed Administration	Required	Required
Spelling Assistance	Required	Required
Supplemental Aids	Required	None

For supports marked “Required” in the right column, consult the policy document for qualifying circumstances and local approval authority.