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The window closes at 5 p.m. (CST) on April 24. The verification window is intended to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data submitted in the Assessment Management System and the collection of secure documents.  \n􀂃 If during the verification process it is realized that a student has not been tested, then the student must be tested during the verification window.  \n􀂃 If during the verification process it is realized that a student’s data has been omitted, the data should be entered during the verification window.  \n2017-2018 STAAR ALTERNATE 2  \nStudents Who Enroll AFTER April 2, 2017  \nStudents who transfer/move to anew district after the first day of the STAAR Alternate 2 testing window do not have to be tested. Students who transfer within the same district after the first day of the STAAR Alternate 2 testing window still must be tested by the district where the student is  \nenrolled.  \nNEWTEST FEATURES  \nCOLOR STUDENT BOOKLETS  \n􀁸 Spring 2018: Introduced for the first time  \n􀁸 2018 administration will have limited color images  \n􀁸 Exit survey will be utilized to gauge test administrator satisfaction with color format  \n􀁸 TEA will analyze the impact of the new format on student performance.  \nLARGE PRINT STUDENT BOOKLETS  \n􀁸 Spring 2018: Introduced for the first time  \n􀁸 Ordered through the enrollment collection process  \n􀁸 Districts must enter a number to receive large print tests. The count in the Assessment Management System will default to zero.  \n􀁸 The number of large print booklets ordered should be based on students who require an accommodation of enlarged text or images.  \nLARGEPRINT STUDENT BOOKLET  \nFONT AND POINT SIZE MATRICES  \n􀁸 UPDATED to include STAAR Alternate 2 Large-Print Student Booklet  \n􀁸 Coming Soon  \n􀁸 Accommodation Resources > 2018 Accessibility Resources > Related Resources  \nSTAAR Alternate 2 Image Card Sets  \n􀂃 Spring 2018: Introduced for the first time  \n􀂃 One card set per standard size student booklet  \n􀂃 Perforated cards: four cards on a  \n8 ½ X 11 page  \n􀂃 Cards contain the same images and answer choices that appear in the student test booklet  \n􀂃 Reduces burden on teacher for photocopying and preparation of  \nimages  \n􀂃 Photocopying policy has not changed","cbCait4tsFlYmpuH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait4tsFlYmpuH","pdf",2342070,67,"English","# Eligibility and assessment scope\n## Students who qualify for STAAR Alternate 2\n# 2017-2018 key dates\n## Enrollment, training, preview, assessment, and verification\n# STAAR Alternate 2 verification window\n## Purpose and required actions\n# Students who enroll after the April 2 testing window\n## Transfer within or across districts rules\n# New test features (Spring 2018)\n## Color student booklets\n## Large print student booklets and font matrices\n## Image card sets","[{\"question\":\"What students are eligible for STAAR Alternate 2?\",\"answer\":\"STAAR Alternate 2 is for students with the most significant cognitive disability/disabilities who show significant intellectual and adaptive behavior deficits affecting planning, comprehension, and reasoning, as well as limits on applying social and practical skills. 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