2025–26 California Student Assessment Accessibility for Mathematics - Resource Overview

Oct 3, 2026

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2025–26 California Student Assessment mathematics accessibility resources define universal tools and designated supports for all students, including embedded and non-embedded options such as calculators, digital notepads, highlighters, line readers, math tools, text-to-speech, Spanish text-to-speech, and translated test directions. The materials also outline accommodations for students with IEPs or Section 504 plans, plus embedded and non-embedded specialized supports like speech-to-text, number tables, braille, and alternate response options. Unlisted resources require prior local approval, and alternate assessment resources clarify how supports may differ for CAAs under one-on-one administration.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Universal Tools Designated Supports

Embedded Resources

Non-Embedded Resources

Accommodations for IEP/Section 504 Students

Embedded Accommodations

Non-Embedded Accommodations

Unlisted Resources and Approval Process

Alternate Assessment Resources (CAAs)

Notes and Availability Constraints

2025–26 California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for Mathematics Resources Available to All Students Universal Tools Designated Supports Embedded Breaks Calculator1 (specific items, grades 6–8 and 11) Digital notepad English glossary 1 Expandable items Expandable passages Highlighter Keyboard navigation Line reader Mark for review Math tools 1 (that is, embedded ruler,embedded protractor) Spell check 1 Strikethrough Writing tools 1 (specific items) Zoom (in or out) Non-Embedded Breaks Scratch paper Embedded Color contrast Illustration glossaries Masking Mouse pointer (size and color) Print size Streamline Text-to-speech 1 Text-to-speech in Spanish 1 (items) Translated test directions 1 Translations (glossary) 1 | | Translations (Spanish stacked–dual language) 1
Turn off any universal tool(s)
Non-Embedded
Amplification Color overlay 1,2 Illustration
glossaries2 Magnification Medical supports (restricted
settings) Noise buffers Printed test
directions in English | | | --- | --- | --- | Read aloud Read aloud in Spanish Scribe Separate setting Simplified test directions Translated test directions including American Sign Language Translations (glossary) 1,2 Available to Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan Accommodations Embedded 100s number table American Sign Language 1 Braille 1 (embossed and refreshable) Multiplication table Speech-to-text 1 (English and Spanish) Word completion 1 Non-Embedded 100s number table Abacus Alternate response options Braille 1 Calculator (specific items, grades 6–8 and 11) Large-print special form 1 (as available) Multiplication table Print-on-demand Sensory items Speech-to-text 1 (English and Spanish) Word completion 1 Unlisted Resources To obtain approval to use an unlisted resource, a local educational agency may submit a request in the Test Operations Management System on behalf of a student with a disability, 10 business days prior to administering the online test. Alternate Assessment Resources All eligible students shall have any instructional supports and/or accommodations, includingthe language of instruction, used in their daily instruction in accordance with each student’s IEP. Depending on the student’s disability or needs, the California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) may or may not include the student’s independent use of the testing interface. Because the CAAs are given to students oneon-one by a test examiner, some embedded resources are not provided. 1 Resource not available for the CAAs. 2 Available only for the paper-pencil test. California Department of Education November 2025 Refer to the California Department of Education CA Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix web page for additional information.

FAQs

What universal tools and designated supports are available for all students in 2025–26 mathematics assessments?

Resources include embedded tools like calculators (specific grades), digital notepad, glossary and expandable items, highlighter, keyboard navigation, line reader, and math tools such as an embedded ruler and protractor. Non-embedded supports include items like scratch paper and text-to-speech options (including Spanish) plus translated test directions.

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

The document lists accommodations that may include embedded and non-embedded supports such as read aloud, read aloud in Spanish, scribe, simplified and translated test directions (including American Sign Language), speech-to-text (English and Spanish), word completion, number tables, braille, and alternate response options like abacus or large-print forms where available.

How do unlisted resources get approved, and what differs for California Alternate Assessments (CAAs)?

To use an unlisted resource, a local educational agency may submit an approval request in the Test Operations Management System at least 10 business days before administering the online test. For CAAs, supports may vary by student disability or needs, and because CAAs are administered one-on-one by a test examiner, some embedded resources are not provided.

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by nayy☆