Overview

Accommodations are instructional adaptations that allow for a student's learning needs but do not lower the level of expectations for the students. Teachers implement accommodations for students with disabilities when they are expected to reach the same level of proficiency as their non-disabled peers. An accommodation that is provided to a student with a disability during assessment should be used routinely during instruction and provide support to the student so the assessment can measure what the student knows and is able to do.


ALLOWABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GEORGIA’S STUDENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 

Accommodations are supports and services provided to students to help them to fully access the curriculum and/or demonstrate their learning. The following set of tables indicate approved accommodations for use by students with disabilities (including EL students with disabilities) on Georgia statewide assessments. Additional guidance is also provided in the WIDA Accessibility & Accommodations Supplement, related test administration manuals, and training opportunities.