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STAAR and TELPAS Accessibility

Accessiblity Features, Designated Supports and More

STAAR and TELPASAccessibility Accessiblity Features, Designated Supports andMore

Overview

TEA accessibility policies may apply to any student taking STAAR or TELPAS depending on his or her needs and whether or not the student meets the eligibility criteria, if applicable. These policies are divided into 3 main categories. Within each category are links to policy documents that provide more specific information.
Accessibility Features
Accessibility features are procedures and materials available to any student who benefits regularly to use during instruction. These accessibility features are available for use on the following assessments: STAAR, STAAR Spanish, EOC, and TELPAS.
Designated Supports
Designated supports are locally-approved supports 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.

Supplemental Aid Approval Process and Form

Refer to this form for the steps to follow with approved supplemental Aids

Supplemental Aid Approval

Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval
The four designated supports listed below require the submission and approval of an Accommodation Request Form.

Special Request Documentation Forms

Accommodation Request Form
Use this form to request a Designated Support with TEA approval.
Special Administration of STAAR/EOC and/or TELPAS
Use this request form for a paper version of STAAR or a paper/holistic administration of TELPAS.
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