
When an ELL has a disability and is receiving special education services or Section 504 services, the LPAC and applicable admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) or Section 504 committee work in conjunction to make test accommodation decisions. LPAC resources outline the decision-making and documentation processes for these students. 2015-2016 Training on Linguistic Accommodations for the STAAR® Program (PPT)Īn ELL with a disability may be eligible for accommodations in one or both categories above.2015-2016 Training on Linguistic Accommodations for the STAAR® Program (PDF).2016 Linguistic Accommodations for ELLs Participating in the STAAR® Program (PDF).statewide assessment systems and accommodations for ELL students.
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The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) makes decisions about the linguistic accommodations to provide during state assessments. Please refer to Arizonas Accommodations Guidelines manual for detailed information on assessment accommodation policies. school students that are English Language Learners in the States assessment system. Accommodations are changes to materials or procedures that enable students with disabilities or English language learners (ELLs) to participate meaningfully. Linguistic accommodations are intended to decrease the language barrier that ELLs experience when learning and demonstrating knowledge and skills in English. These policies address accommodation needs related to the unique second language learning processes of ELLs. Linguistic Accommodations for ELLs Participating in the STAAR Program.2015 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Taking State Assessments.2016 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Taking State Assessments.These policies address accommodation needs related to a disability or disabling condition and are intended to provide students effective and equitable access to grade-level or course curriculum and assessments. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Taking State Assessments.TEA accommodation policies are divided into two main categories: The accommodation resources on this website are provided by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for districts to use in implementing accommodation policies for the STAAR, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), and the TAKS assessments. It is important to keep in mind that while some accommodations may be appropriate for instructional use, they may not be appropriate or allowable on a statewide assessment. Accommodations are changes to materials or procedures that enable students with disabilities or English language learners (ELLs) to participate meaningfully in learning and testing.
