Are the test administrators (TAs) allowed to use accommodations on ACCESS for ELLs® for students with disabilities?
Yes, many types of accommodations can be made to ACCESS for ELLs® for students whose disabilities preclude them from participating in the assessment as it is typically administered. The key criterion for determining whether a particular accommodation is allowable is to decide whether it will compromise the validity of ACCESS for ELLs® as an assessment of English language proficiency. Please consult the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and teachers who work with the child for guidance on which types of accommodations would be helpful to that student. WIDA’s accommodations policy will also help inform your decisions.
Yes, many types of accommodations can be made to ACCESS for ELLs® for students whose disabilities preclude them from participating in the assessment as it is typically administered. The key criterion for determining whether a particular accommodation is allowable is to decide whether it will compromise the validity of ACCESS for ELLs® as an assessment of English language proficiency.
