2020–21 California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for English Language Arts/Literacy - Accessibility Resources

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by Connor

Graphic outlining accessibility supports and designated tools for 2020–21 California Student Assessment in English Language Arts/Literacy. Lists universal tools, designated supports (embedded and non-embedded), and additional accommodations for students with IEPs or Section 504 plans, including resources for the California Alternate Assessments. Specifies examples such as breaks, keyboard navigation, line reader, text-to-speech, masking, magnification, read-aloud options, and communication access like braille, captions, and American sign language. Notes rules and limitations tied to CAAs and full-write tasks.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Universal Tools

Designated Supports

Non-Embedded Supports

IEP/Section 504 Accommodations

Resources for the California Alternate Assessment

2020–21 California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for English Language Arts/Literacy Unless noted in parentheses, the listed resources may be used in all domains: Listening (L), Reading (R), and Writing (W) . Available to All Students Universal Tools Designated Supports Embedded Breaks Digital notepad English dictionary1 (W) English glossary Expandable items Expandable passages Global notes1 (W) Highlighter Keyboard navigation Line reader Mark for review Spellcheck (W) Strikethrough Thesaurus1 (W) Writing tools (specific items) Zoom (in/out) Non-Embedded Breaks English dictionary1 (W) Scratch paper Thesaurus1 (W) Embedded Color contrast Masking Mouse pointer (size and color) Streamline Text-to-speech2 (not reading passages) Turn off any universal tool Non-Embedded Amplification Bilingual dictionary1 (W) Color contrast Color overlay Magnification Medical supports (restricted settings) Noise buffers Read aloud (not reading passages) Scribe (L, R) Separate setting Simplified test directions Translated test directions Available to Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan Accommodations Resources for the California Alternate Assessment Embedded American sign language2 (L) Audio transcript2 (L) (includes braille transcript) Braille2 Closed captioning2 (L) Text-to-speech2 (R)(reading passages) Non-Embedded Alternate response options Braille (special form) Large-print special form (as available) Print on demand Read aloud (R) (reading passages) Scribe (W) Speech-to-text Word prediction All eligible students shall have any instructional supports and/or accommodations, including the language of instruction, used in their daily instruction in accordance with each student’s IEP. The administration of the California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) to eligible students shall be one-on-one (test examiner to student), according to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) manual. Depending on the student’s disability or needs, the CAAs mayor may not include the student’s independent use of the testing interface. Because the CAAsare given to students one-on-one by a test examiner, some embedded resources are not provided. For example, while a braille version of the testis not provided, the test may be presented using an embosser ora refreshable display. 1 Available only for full-write performance tasks. 2 Resource not available forthe CAAs. California Department of Education October 2020 Refer to the Accessibility Resources Matrix web page at [https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/accessibilityresources.asp](https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/accessibilityresources.asp for additional)[ for additional](https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/accessibilityresources.asp for additional) information.

FAQs

What categories of accessibility supports are included for all students?

The graphic lists Universal Tools and Designated Supports, with options marked as Embedded or Non-Embedded.

What accommodations are available for students with an IEP or Section 504 plan?

It provides additional resources for students with IEPs or Section 504 plans, including accessibility options for the California Alternate Assessment.

Why are some embedded resources not provided for the California Alternate Assessments?

Because the CAAs are administered one-on-one by a test examiner, some embedded resources are not provided, and the graphic gives examples such as braille access through alternative presentation methods.

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by Connor