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 


The IEP teams should refer to the Student Assessment Handbook for a complete listing of accommodations for each state-mandated assessment. Additional accommodation information can also be found in test administration manuals, assessment training materials, and the WIDA Accessibility & Accommodations Supplement.