Regional SETRC Test Accommodations

The purpose of testing accommodations is to enable students with disabilities to participate in assessment programs on an equal basis with their nondisabled peers. The decision to provide test accommodations must be based upon the student’s individual strengths and needs as documented on their IEP or 504 plan.

The following students may be eligible to receive testing accommodations:

·         students who have been classified by the CSE or CPSE;

·         students who are declassified by the CSE;

·         students who have been identified as having a disability under Section 504; and

·         students who incur disabilities shortly before administration of a State or districtwide test

Implementation and Training Responsibilities:

The school district must ensure that each general education teacher, special education teacher, related service provider and/or other service provider working with a student with a disability is informed of their responsibilities for implementing the IEP, including the responsibility to provide test accommodations. The principal is responsible for ensuring that testing accommodations are fully, consistently and appropriately implemented. All those responsible for developing and implementing the student’s IEP/504 Plan should participate in staff development activities on test accommodations.

The May 2006 VESID manual Test Access & Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Policy and Tools to Guide Decision-Making and Implementation can be accessed via the link below: 

http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/testaccess/policyguide.htm

This document is intended to be used in conjunction with the following School Administrator’s Manuals distributed by the Office of State Assessment for:

·  Elementary and Intermediate-Level Tests - http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/

·  Regents Exams, Regents Competency Tests, & Proficiency Exams - http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/

Training Materials:

Implementing Accommodations Training Package (pdf format)

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