Download: Complete Bulletin. PDF file.

Allowable Testing Accommodations on the Grades 3-8 Assessments his bulletin provides information on allowable testing accommodations for students with disabilities who are participating in the grades 3-8 tests in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. These changes only apply to the grades 3-8 ELA and mathematics assessments and do not apply to elementary and intermediate-level assessments in other subjects or to any of the Regents examinations. The information contained herein is based on the State Education Department's October 2005 publication New York State Testing Program: Introduction to the Grades 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Generally, students with disabilities must be provided with the testing accommodations indicated in their individualized education program s (IEPs) or 504 Accommodation Plans when taking state assessments. According to state policy, however, testing accommodations that change what a test is measuring are not permitted on the Grades 3 through 8 ELA and Mathematics assessments. Test accommodations that are not allowed on the English Language arts and Mathematics assessments are described below.

Download: Complete Bulletin. PDF file.