Topic Areas
The Special Topics Areas provide
in-depth information on the specified topics below, including
frequently asked questions, links to state policies, and topic-specific publications that you can download.
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Accommodations Information on assessment accommodations
for students with disabilities that enable students to
participate in assessments in a way that allows abilities to
be assessed rather than disabilities.
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Accountability Information on how schools, districts,
and states can be held accountable for the performance of
students with disabilities through assessment systems.
Student accountability topics are also referenced.
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Alternate Assessments Information on tools used to
evaluate the performance of students who are unable to
participate in regular state assessments even with
accommodations.
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English Language Learners Information on English
language learners (ELLs), some of whom have disabilities.
Topics include accommodations, accountability,
participation, and reporting.
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Graduation Requirements Information on graduation
requirements for students with disabilities.
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Out-of-Level Testing Information on the use, and
policies concerning, out-of-level testing for students with
disabilities.
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Participation Information on participation policies for
students with disabilities in large-scale state assessments.
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Reporting Information on the public reporting of
educational results for students with disabilities.
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Academic Standards Information on state academic content
and achievement standards for all students, including
students with disabilities.
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Universally Designed Assessments Information on
universally designed assessments for students with
disabilities and English language learners.
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