Allowable Test Administration Procedures and Materials for STAAR, STAAR Spanish, STAAR L, STAAR Modified, and TELPAS

Oct 2, 2026

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Allowable test administration procedures and materials for STAAR, STAAR Spanish, STAAR L, STAAR Modified, and TELPAS outline how certain supports may be provided during state assessments based on student needs. Test administrators must understand correct implementation, and students may be assigned to separate settings to prevent distractions while maintaining test security and confidentiality. These supports are not treated as testing accommodations and therefore do not require recording on student answer documents. The guide also explains accommodation types, including locally approved options and those requiring TEA approval, and addresses unexpected or emergency circumstances.

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Overview

Allowable Test Administration Procedures and Materials

Responsibilities and Student Settings

Distinction From Testing Accommodations

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Accommodation Types (Type 1 and Type 2)

Unexpected or Emergency Situations

Allowable Test Administration Procedures and Materials for STAAR, STAAR Spanish, STAAR L, STAAR Modified, and TELPAS During state assessments, certain test administration procedures and materials may be provided to students based on their needs. In general, they are available to any student who regularly benefits from the use of these procedures or materials during instruction, although a student cannot be required to use them during testing. Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that test administrators understand the proper implementation of these procedures and use of these materials. In some cases, a student may need to complete the test in a separate setting in order to eliminate distractions to other students and to ensure that the security and confidentiality of the test are maintained. These test administration procedures and materials are not considered testing accommodations, so using them during a state assessment does not require that they be recorded on students’ answer documents. A list of allowable procedures and materials is provided below. For information regarding individualized accommodations, refer to the Accommodations Triangle located on the Accommodations for Students with Disabilities webpage. ■ Signing test administration directions for a student who is deaf or hard of hearing ■ Translating test administration directions into the native language of an English language learner ■ Allowing a student to read the test aloud to facilitate comprehension ■ Reading aloud or signing the personal narrative, expository, literary, or persuasive writing prompt to any student who requests this assistance ■ Providing reading assistance on the grade 3 mathematics test for any student ■ Making the following assistive tools available: z scratch paper z color overlays z blank place markers z magnifying devices z highlighters, colored pencils, or crayons ■ Giving permission for a student to use tools to minimize distractions or to help maintain focus (e. g. , stress ball, noise-reducing headphones, or instrumental music [no lyrics] played through an individual student’s headphones or ear buds) ■ Allowing individual and small-group administrations ■ Reminding students to stay on task 2014 TEXAS STUDENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR MANUAL OVERVIEW NOTES Coordinator Manual Resources Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Allowable Test Administration Procedures and Materials 1 OVERVIEW NOTES Accommodation Resources 2 Accommodations Information Accommodations are changes to instructional materials, procedures, or techniques that allow students with a disability and ELLs to participate meaningfully in grade-level or course instruction and testing activities. Information regarding allowable accommodations for the STAAR and TELPAS programs can be found on the Accommodation Resources webpage. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities The following types of accommodations are available to students with disabilities. Students receiving special education or Section 504 services, as well as those students who do not qualify for services but are eligible for accommodations due to their disabling condition, may be eligible for the accommodations listed below. ■ Type 1—accommodations approved locally. This type of accommodation is available for students who meet specific eligibility criteria. The decision to provide a Type 1 accommodation to a student is made by the appropriate team of people at the campus level (e. g. , ARD committee, ARD committee in conjunction with the LPAC, Section 504 placement committee, RTI team, student assistance team) . It is not necessary to submit an Accommodation Request Form to TEA. ■ Type 2—accommodations requiring TEA approval. This type of accommodation requires the submission of an Accommodation Request Form to TEA. For accommodations listed in the Accommodation Triangle under Type 2, the appropriate team of people at

FAQs

Who is responsible for ensuring proper use of allowable test administration procedures and materials?

Coordinators ensure that test administrators understand proper implementation. Administrators then provide supports according to the guide and student needs.

Are allowable test administration procedures considered testing accommodations?

No. Using allowable procedures or materials during a state assessment does not require recording them on students’ answer documents.

What should be done if a student needs an accommodation due to an unexpected or emergency situation?

If needs can be met with an allowable procedure/material or a Type 1 accommodation, provide it without contacting TEA. If a Type 2 accommodation is needed, contact TEA’s Accommodations Task Force for permission and instructions.

Oct 2, 2026

Uploaded by Damian