Guidelines on Tools, Supports, & Accommodations (10/2016) Summary for ELPA21 (as of 1/18/2017)

Reference: http://wa.portal.airast.org

Universal Tools are available for all students.

Universal ToolComputer: Embedded

ELPA21 Description Students Testing via Computer:Grade Bands K–12

Amplification The student adjusts the volume control, as needed, using computer or headphones.

Audio Support The student uses this feature to hear pre-recorded audio of most tasks. With the exception of the text in drag and drop text and the text in a word bank audio support is available for the following:• Speaking—all tasks have audio support for all components;• Listening—all tasks have audio support for all components;• Writing—all tasks have audio support for all components except for inline editing tasks; and • Reading—no audio support is available except for read-along tasks and for all K tasks and items.

Breaks The number of items per session can be flexibly defined based on the student’s need. Breaks of more than 50 minutes will prevent the student from returning to items already attempted by thestudent. There is no limit on the number of breaks that a student might be given. The use of this universal tool may result in the student needing additional overall time to complete the assessment.

Expandable Passages Student can enlarge passages to fit screen.

Highlighter A digital tool.

Mark for Review Allows students to flag items for future review.

Notepad – Digital Virtual scratch paper to make notes.Strikethrough Feature to eliminate those answer choices that do not appear correct to the student.

Tools – Writing The student uses writing tools to format and edit written responses, including cut and paste, copy, underline, italicize, bold, undo/ redo, and insert bullets.

Zoom Zoom In & Zoom Out buttons Universal Tool

(Non-Embedded)ELPA21 Description Students Testing via Computer:

Grade Bands K–12

Breaks (Extended Time) Students are allowed to take breaks when individually needed to reduce cognitive fatigue. There is no limit on the number of breaks that a student is given. The number of items per session can be flexibly defined based on the student's need. Breaks of more than 20 minutes may prevent the student from returning to items already attempted by the student.

Scratch /Graph Paper Scratch paper to make notes, write computations, or record responses may be made available.

Designated Supports – may be used by any student when the need has been documented by an educator or other adult and/or student. May be documented in the student’s IEP.

Designated SupportComputer: Embedded

ELPA21 Description Students Testing via Computer:Grade Bands K–12

Color Contrast Enable students to adjust screen background or font color.

Masking Blocks off content that is not of immediate need or that may be distracting to the student.

Mouse Pointer Student can select a larger mouse pointer setting and color, based on their preferences.

Turn off tools Allows any universal feature that might be distracting to the student to be disabled.

Zoom The test platform is pre-set in TIDE to be enlarged for the student before the test begins.

Designated SupportsNon-Embedded

ELPA21 Description Students Testing via Computer:Grade Bands K–12

Color Contrast Test content of online items may be printed with different colors using Print on Demand.

Color Overlay Color transparencies are placed over a paper-based assessment.

Magnification The size of specific areas of the screen may be adjusted by the student with a magnifier.

Noise Buffers The student uses noise buffers to minimize distraction or filter external noise during testing. Any noise buffer must be compatible with the requirements of the test.

Print on Demand The student uses paper copies of individual test items. Recommendation for Use: Students may not be able to interact with items online (due to visual impairments, lack of familiarity with the computer-based format, or other cultural reasons),

Read-Aloud–English * The student has test content that is provided by an audio file in a computer based test, read by a qualified human reader (see Appendix D for read aloud guidelines). Recommendation for Use• Speaking—all tasks for all components;• Listening—all for all components;• Writing—all tasks all components except for inline editing tasks; and • Reading—no audio support is available except for read-along tasks and for all K tasks and items

Read-Aloud–Student Student reads the test content aloud (to-self). This feature must be administered one-on-one.

Separate Setting Student is tested in a setting different from that made available for most students.

Translated–Test Directions

Translation of test directions (not prompts or questions) is a language support available to students before starting the actual test. The student can hear test directions either read aloud or signed by aTA who is fluent in the language, or utilize a prerecorded audio file. Translated test directions are located on the WCAP Portal: http://wa.portal.airast.org/

Accommodations are intended only for students with a documented need as written into the student’s IEP.

Accommodation Computer: Embedded

ELPA21 Description Students Testing via Computer:Grade Bands K–12

Recordings and Replays Unlimited

Students who do not have this feature as an accommodation are limited to two recordings and replays during the speaking and listening domains. As an accommodation this feature is available in unlimited fashion as follows: Unlimited re-recordings: the student is able to re-record answers in the speaking domain an unlimited number of times Unlimited replays: the student is able to replay items in the listening domain an unlimited number of times.

Accommodation Not- Embedded

ELPA21 Description Students Testing via Computer:Grade Bands K–12

AlternateResponse Options

The student is able to use assistive technology, which includes typing on customized keyboards, assistance with using a mouse, mouth or head stick or other pointing devices, sticky keys, touch screen, and trackball, speech-to-text conversion, or voice recognition..

Braille Paper Pencil Test Option Available in BraillePrint on Demand The student uses paper copies of individual test items. Recommendation for Use: Students may

not be able to interact with items online.Read-Aloud– English *

The student has test content that is provided by an audio file in a computer based test, read by a qualified human reader Recommendation for Use• Speaking—all tasks for all components;• Listening—all for all components;• Writing—all tasks all components except for inline editing tasks; and • Reading—no audio support is available except for read-along tasks and for all K tasks and items

Scribe (or Transcribe) Student's dictate responses to an experienced educator who records verbatim the student’s words

Speech-to-Text The student uses an assistive tech device to dictate responses or give commands during the test.

Paper and Pencil Tests Paper version used only when a student’s IEP team has determined a student cannot access the online assessment due to a documented disability. This should apply to very few students.

* Read-Aloud is provided by a person, such as the teacher, rather than online assessment platform.