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STAAR Paper Test Administration Information

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STAAR Paper Test Administration Information

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CTC - STAAR Alt Test Administration Checklist

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Middle School & Elementary Campus Test Coordinator Training

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Middle School & Elementary Campus Test Coordinator Training

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High School Annual Campus Test Coordinator Training

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High School Annual Campus Test Coordinator Training

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TEPAS Alternate Test Administrator Manual Gr 2-12

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TEPAS Alternate Test Administrator Manual Gr 2-12

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TELPAS Alt Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs)

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TELPAS Alt Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs)

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Accommodations in Unexpected or Emergency Situations

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Accommodations in Unexpected or Emergency Situations

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Accommodations in Unexpected or Emergency Situations - District and Campus Coordinator Resources - Confluence

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Unexpected or emergency situations that necessitate the use of an accommodation might occur just prior to or on the day of the student’s scheduled state assessment. For example, a student might have a broken arm and need responses to constructed-response questions transcribed. When considering how to meet a student’s needs in these types of situations, ensuring student independence is a priority. District and campus coordinators should follow these steps when an unexpected or emergency situation arises just prior to or on the day of the state assessment.

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Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval

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Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval

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The four designated supports listed below require the submission and approval of an Accommodation Request Form. The Accommodation Request Form can be found under the Administration and Security Forms module in TIDE.

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Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval - District and Campus Coordinator Resources - Confluence

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The four designated supports listed below require the submission and approval of an Accommodation Request Form. The Accommodation Request Form can be found under the Administration and Security Forms module in TIDE.

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Locally-approved designated supports do not require TEA approval for students who meet eligibility criteria. Each policy document includes a description of the designated support, the assessment the support applies to, eligibility criteria, and other information. Locally-approved designated supports include the following:

Basic Transcribing

Braille and Refreshable Braille

Calculation Aids

Content and Language Supports

Individualized Structured Reminders

Large Print

Manipulating Test Materials

Mathematics Manipulatives

Oral and Signed Administration

Spelling Assistance

Supplemental Aids

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Locally-Approved Designated Supports - District and Campus Coordinator Resources - Confluence

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Locally-approved designated supports do not require TEA approval for students who meet eligibility criteria. Each policy document includes a description of the designated support, the assessment the support applies to, eligibility criteria, and other information.

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Assistive Tools: Learning and Cognition Supports

Reading the Test Aloud

All students who use this accessibility feature are allowed to read the test aloud to themselves to facilitate comprehension.

Only students taking STAAR grade 3 mathematics may receive reading assistance.

Blank Scratch Paper

Any blank medium that can be erased or destroyed may be used as blank scratch paper. If the medium has been manipulated to encourage the use of a specific strategy, then it does not fit the category of scratch paper and would instead be considered a blank graphic organizer.

A student uses a blank dry erase board during a test administration to draw, write, and perform calculations.

A student uses patty paper, blank note cards (lined or unlined), or sticky notes during a mathematics test administration.

A student uses standard lined paper during an RLA test administration or standard graph paper during a mathematics test administration.

A student uses blank scratch paper during a TELPAS administration.

A student uses a packet of 10 stapled blank pages during a test administration.

Embedded Sticky Notes Tool

The embedded sticky notes tool allows a student to add notes about a test question in the online test. A sticky note is accessed from the question where it was created.

A student leaves a test question unanswered and uses the sticky notes tool to make notes about the question for later use.

A student uses the sticky notes tool for notes that he wants to access on later test questions.

Embedded Notepad Tool

The notepad tool allows a student to write notes that can be accessed from any page in the online test.

A student uses the notepad tool to write down things she wants to remember throughout the test.

A student uses the notepad tool to write her constructed response but does not transfer the response to the actual item.

Assistive Technology: Hearing Supports

Amplification Devices

Devices that amplify sounds to louder levels

A student with autism who does not do well with headphones uses external speakers for text-to-speech (TTS) during a test administration.

A student with hearing aids that do not work with headphones uses external speakers for TTS during a test administration.

A student uses Bluetooth hearing aids that pair with the computer to amplify the TTS during a test administration.

A frequency modulated (FM) system is used to amplify TTS during a test administration.

A student who uses external speakers to amplify TTS is in a testing room with other students.

Assistive Technology: Visual Supports

Color Settings

Color settings for online tests and colored overlays for paper tests are used by some students to improve the processing of visual information.

A student uses a colored overlay that has boxes, text, or symbols on it.

Line Reader

The line reader tool for online tests and blank place markers for paper tests focus attention on one line at a time and assist with tracking while reading.

A student uses a ruler or other straight edge with markings or symbols to track paragraph lines on a paper test.

Zoom Feature

The zoom feature for online tests and magnifying devices for paper tests enlarge the test content.

A student is given a magnifier that he has never before used in class.

Highlighters and Colored Pencils

Highlighters, colored pencils, or any other tool that can help focus attention on text may be used.

A student who does not normally use highlighters in class is told to use them for specific testing strategies.

Large Mouse Pointer

The large mouse pointer feature allows a student to choose from 11 different size and color options for the online test.

A student chooses an extra-large green mouse pointer on the Choose Settings screen before starting an online test.

A student who does not need visual supports is required to use a large mouse pointer.

Projection Devices

Projection devices enlarge the test content.

A student's test is enlarged using a projection device in a testing room with other students.

Assistive Technology: Focus and Attention Supports

Tools to Minimize Distractions or Maintain Focus

Tools that minimize distractions or help a student maintain focus are allowed during a test administration as long as test security is maintained.

A student uses a stress ball or fidget device during a test administration.

A student uses noise-reducing headphones during a test administration.

A student places his phone or other device on his desk to listen to instrumental music, ambient sounds, or white noise using headphones or Bluetooth earbuds. Because the phone is on the student's desk, the test administrator is able to monitor phone use. Note: It is recommended that the audio be downloaded to the device prior to testing so the device may be locked in a mode that does not risk compromising test security.

Assistive Technology: Applications

Permissive Mode

Permissive Mode allows a student to use non-embedded assistive technology to complete tests in the Secure Browser application.

A student who meets the eligibility criteria for spelling assistance chooses to use a predictive text application he uses during classroom assignments during a test administration, instead of the embedded word-prediction tool.

Use of an Electronic Device to Monitor a Health Condition

A student's electronic device may be used to monitor a health condition. Test security must be maintained.

During a test administration, a student places her mobile phone on her desk to monitor her glucose levels through an app on the phone. Because the phone is on the student's desk, the test administrator is able to monitor phone use.

A student is allowed to keep his mobile phone in his backpack and take it out periodically to monitor his glucose levels through an app. Because the phone is not continuously accessible, the test administrator is not able to monitor phone use.

Language Supports

Signing Test Directions

Test directions for an online or paper administration can be signed to a student who is deaf or hard of hearing.

Upon request, a trained test administrator signs the test directions to a student who is deaf.

A teacher who is not trained in administration procedures signs the test directions to a student who is deaf.

Translating Test Directions

Test directions can be translated into the native language of an emergent bilingual (EB) student.

Bilingual Dictionary

The use of a bilingual dictionary is allowed for STAAR mathematics, science, and social studies assessments. Bilingual dictionaries used in these cases should include only word-to-word translations.

A student uses a hard copy word-to-word bilingual dictionary during a mathematics, science, or social studies assessment.

A student uses a bilingual dictionary that contains pictures during a mathematics, science, or social studies assessment.

A student uses a bilingual dictionary with definitions and examples during a mathematics, science, or social studies assessment.

A student uses a bilingual dictionary app on a tablet during a mathematics, science, or social studies assessment.

A student uses a bilingual dictionary during any part of the TELPAS assessment.

Note: For information regarding the use of bilingual dictionaries on the STAAR reading language arts (RLA) assessments, please refer to the STAAR Dictionary Policy.

Setting Supports

Individual Test Administration

A student receives an individual test administration with a test administrator.

An individual student sits at a desk in the front of a full testing room so that a test administrator can help the student as needed.

Small Group Administration

Students are tested in small groups that mirror classroom testing situations based on individual student needs.

Students who regularly receive small group administrations in the classroom are given the STAAR or TELPAS test together in a separate session away from the other students in the class. The total number of students in this group is less than the number of students in their regular classroom setting for that subject.

Timing Supports

Reminding Students to Stay on Task

The test administrator may remind students to stay on task during a test administration.

A test administrator reminds a student who is staring off into the distance to get back to work on the test.

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Accessibility Features - District and Campus Coordinator Resources - Confluence

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Assistive Tools: Learning and Cognition Supports Reading the Test Aloud All students who use this accessibility feature are allowed to read the test aloud to themselves to facilitate comprehension. Only students taking STAAR grade 3 mathematics may receive reading assistance. Blank Scratch Paper Any blank medium that can be erased or destroyed may be used as blank scratch paper.

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Supplemental Aids TEA Presentation 24-25

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Supplemental Aids TEA Presentation 24-25

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2024_25 supplemental-aid-presentation -- 2 slides per pg

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State Testing Accommodation Deadlines 24-25

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State Testing Accommodation Deadlines 24-25

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STAAR Scoring Process Constructed Responses

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STAAR Scoring Process Constructed Responses

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TELPAS Writing Scoring Guide - High School

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TELPAS Writing Scoring Guide - High School

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TELPAS Constructed Response Rubric Gr 4-12

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TELPAS Constructed Response Rubric Gr 4-12

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TELPAS Constructed Response Rubric Gr 2-3

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TELPAS Constructed Response Rubric Gr 2-3

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TELPAS Writing Scoring Guide Middle School

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TELPAS Writing Scoring Guide Middle School

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TELPAS Alt No Authentic Academic Reponse (NAAR) Spanish

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TELPAS Alt No Authentic Academic Reponse (NAAR) Spanish

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TELPAS Alt No Authentic Academic Response (NAAR)

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TELPAS Alt No Authentic Academic Response (NAAR)

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TELPAS Alt Participation Requirements - Spanish

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TELPAS Alt Participation Requirements - Spanish

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TELPAS Alt Observable Behavior Inventory and Classroom Examples

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TELPAS Alt Observable Behavior Inventory and Classroom Examples

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TELPAS Alt Observable Behaviors Inventory

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TELPAS Alt Observable Behaviors Inventory

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Fall Updates for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate TASI_final

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TELPAS Annotated Examples of Student Writing

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TELPAS Annotated Examples of Student Writing

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TELPAS Writing Collection Overview Training 2-12

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TELPAS Writing Collection Overview Training 2-12

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TELPAS ELPS-TELPAS Connection Training 24-25

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TELPAS ELPS-TELPAS Connection Training 24-25

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TELPAS Speaking & Writing Scoring Process 24-25

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TELPAS Speaking & Writing Scoring Process 24-25

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TELPAS Paper & Holistic Test Admin Info 24-25

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TELPAS Paper & Holistic Test Admin Info 24-25

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TELPAS Test Administrator Manual (TAM) 24-25

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TELPAS Test Administrator Manual (TAM) 24-25

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STAAR Alt 2 Gr 3-8 Materials Control Form

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STAAR Alt 2 Gr 3-8 Materials Control Form

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2024 STAAR Alt 2 Gr 3-8 Materials Control

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STAAR Alt2 Planning &  Assessment Resources

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STAAR Alt2 Planning &  Assessment Resources

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STAAR Alt 2 Preview Period Planning Tool

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STAAR Alt 2 Preview Period Planning Tool

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Learning Management System STAAR Alt 2 Training

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Learning Management System STAAR Alt 2 Training

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2024-09-26 13_35_07.538STAAR Alternate 2 Overview and Eligibility

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STAAR Alt 2 Before During and After the Assessment 24-25 -- Training Link

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STAAR Alt 2 Before During and After the Assessment 24-25 -- Training Link

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STAAR Alt 2 Before During and After Assessment 24-25 -- LINK

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Fall Updates -- STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate

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Fall Updates -- STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate

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Fall Updates for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate TASI_final

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STAAR Alt2 No Authentic Academic Response Spanish

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STAAR Alt2 No Authentic Academic Response Spanish

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STAAR ALt 2 No Authentic Academic Response

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STAAR ALt 2 No Authentic Academic Response

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STAAR Alt 2 Eligibility Companion Document - Spanish

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STAAR Alt 2 Eligibility Companion Document - Spanish

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STAAR Alt 2 Eligibility Companion Document

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STAAR Alt 2 Eligibility Companion Document

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_STAAR Alternate 2 Planning Sheet Gr 3-8

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2024-2025 Texas Assessment Program Reporting Dates