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[quote=Anonymous]These are the accommodations available to ESOL students on the PARCC:

1a Masking 
The student electronically “covers” answer options, as needed. When enabled, answers will be masked. The student will uncover answer options when ready.

1b Audio Amplification 
The student raises or lowers the volume control, as needed, using headphones. Final volume must be set prior to testing. Student must be tested in a separate setting if unable to wear headphones.

1c. Color Contrast (Background/Font Color) 
Alternate onscreen background and/or font color is enabled via the PNP based on need or preference. Student can adjust during the assessment.

1d Blank Paper 
(provided by test administrator) 
The student is provided blank scratch paper (graph, lined, or un-lined) to take notes and/or work through items during testing. Test Administrators must supply up to two pages total per student, per unit. Additional pages may be provided as needed

1e 
Eliminate Answer Choices 
The student electronically “crosses out” possible answer choices (for multiple choice items only).? 
 
1f Flag Items for Review 
The student electronically “flags” items to review later. 
 
1g General Administration Directions Clarified  
The test administrator clarifies general administration directions only. No part of the test may be clarified, nor may any assistance be provided to the student during testing. For guidance, refer to the Test Administrator Manuals. 
 
1h 
General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated as Needed 
The test administrator reads aloud the general administration directions only. A student may raise his or her hand and request the directions be repeated. For guidance refer to the Test Administrator Manuals.

1i Highlight Tool 
The student electronically highlights text as needed to recall and/or emphasize. Available colors include pink, blue, yellow, and white. 
 
1j Headphones or Noise Buffers 
The student uses headphones or noise buffers to minimize distraction, access embedded text-to-speech, or filter external noise during testing (in addition to when headphones are required for the ELA/literacy assessment). 
 
1k Line Reader Tool 
The student uses an onscreen tool to assist in reading by raising and lowering the tool for each line of text onscreen. 
 
1lMagnification/Enlargement Device

1m NotePad 
The student writes notes using embedded NotePad application. 
 
1n Pop-up Glossary 
The student is able to view definitions of pre-selected, construct-irrelevant words by hovering over underlined words. The definition appears in a pop- up text box. 
 
1o Redirect Student to the Test (by test administrator) 
The test administrator redirects the student’s attention to the test without coaching or assisting the student in any way.

1p External Spell Check Device 
The student uses an external spell check device. Device may not have embedded grammar check, connect to the internet, or save information. 
 
1q Text-to-Speech for the Mathematics Assessments 
Test is read aloud to the student using embedded text-to-speech software. Student must be tested in a separate setting if unable to wear headphones.

1r Human Reader or Human Signer for the Mathematics Assessments 
In special cases where a test administrator reads aloud to a student (human reader or human signer), the student must be tested in a separate setting.

1s Writing Tools 
The student uses writing process tools for written responses, including cut and paste, copy, underline, bold, and insert bullets. Writing tools are available in the constructed response items on the ELA/literacy performance-based assessment. 
 
Also available as needed:

Small group testing 
Frequent breaks 
Time of day 
Separate or alternate location 
Specified area or seating 
Adaptive and specialized equipment or furniture

Also available to ELLs:

Extended time 
Word-to-Word Dictionary (English / Native Language) 
Mathematics Response Speech-to-Text 
Mathematics Response Human Scribe 
General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated in Student’s Native Language (by test administrator) 
General Administration Directions Clarified as Needed in Student’s Native Language (by test administrator)

These last accommodations in MATH only are allowed by PARCC, but each state decides if it will allow the accommodation,  I don't think MD is allowing them at the moment but my guess is because they don't yet have the resources to offer it in ALL languages:

Online Translation of the Mathematics Assessment in Spanish (or other translated languages as needed) 
Paper-Based Edition of the Mathematics Assessment in Spanish (or other translated languages as needed)  
Large Print Edition of the Mathematics Assessments in Spanish (or other translated languages as needed) 
Text-to-Speech for the Mathematics Assessments in Spanish (or other translated languages as needed) 
Human Reader for the Mathematics Assessments in Spanish  (or other translated languages as needed) [/quote]

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