AM_This training provides an in-depth review of TEA’s state assessment accessibility policies, including Accessibility Features, Designated Supports, and supports requiring TEA approval. Participants will learn how accessibility resources help students access both learning and the STAAR assessment. The session will cover eligibility guidelines, explore examples for appropriateness, and consider recommendations based on TEA policy. In addition, participants will gain strategies for determining appropriate accommodations, ensuring their effective and routine classroom use, and documenting them to support student academic success. .................................................................................................... PM: Participants will review TEA’s guidelines for student eligibility and the use of allowable supplemental aids on STAAR. This session will unpack what’s permitted, what’s not, and how to adapt supports to ensure they are both compliant and effective. Using real examples, participants will analyze appropriateness, identify common missteps, and explore strategies to refine supplemental aids so they meet state standards while boosting student performance.

McAllen SpEd staff responsible for STAAR Designated Supports

Assessment
Bilingual / ESL
Diagnosis / Removal of Obstacles to Student Learning
Diversity and Special Needs Populations
Dyslexia
English Language Arts/Reading
Instruction for Students with Diverse Needs
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Special Education
STAAR

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