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Extended Time

gome7956 — 2024-04-23 23:19:37 UTC

Summary To Parents:

A time extension as an accommodation allows students extra time to complete tasks or assessments. For ENL students, this accommodation recognizes that language processing may take longer, ensuring your child has adequate time to demonstrate their knowledge without feeling rushed. It provides a fair opportunity for all students to showcase their understanding and skills, regardless of their language proficiency level.

3rd read

gome7956 — 2024-04-23 23:28:19 UTC

ENL students in New York taking English Language Arts assessments and Regents exams will have the listening passages read to them three times instead of two. This accommodation aims to provide them with additional support in comprehending the content and to level the playing field during testing.

Separate Location

gome7956 — 2024-04-23 23:28:26 UTC

Separate location means students can do their work or tests in a different place. For multilingual students, this helps them focus better without worrying about others or feeling nervous about their language skills. It makes sure everyone has a fair chance to show what they know, no matter what language they speak.

Translators

gome7956 — 2024-04-23 23:35:04 UTC

For assessments excluding the English Language Arts Regents, multilingual learners may be provided with oral translations. Translators are permitted to translate the English text directly into the student's language, without providing explanations or descriptions. This accommodation aims to support students in understanding exam content by offering translations tailored to their linguistic needs.

Glossaries and Dictionaries

gome7956 — 2024-04-23 23:36:58 UTC

Bilingual dictionaries and/or glossaries is an accommodation that allows students to access translations of unfamiliar words or terms during assessments or assignments. This accommodation supports students who are learning English as an additional language by providing them with tools to understand and express concepts in their native language, fostering comprehension and academic success.

Home language use

gome7956 — 2024-04-23 23:39:39 UTC

In most exams, except the English Language Arts Regents, multilingual students can write their answers in their home language. Their schools will be the ones to grade these answers. This helps make sure that students can fully show what they know in a language they're comfortable with.

Braille

gome7956 — 2024-04-23 23:43:36 UTC

Instead of reading written text, students can read and write using Braille, a system of raised dots that they can touch with their fingers. This accommodation ensures that ENL students who are blind or visually impaired can fully participate in exams and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a way that works best for them.