Accessibility for Ohio’s State Tests

 

This page includes information and resources related to accommodations on state assessments.

Ohio's State Tests

Ohio’s Accessibility Manual is a comprehensive policy document providing information about the accessibility features of Ohio’s State Tests for grades 3-8 and high school in English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The manual helps to define the specific accessibility features available for all students, students with disabilities, students who are English learners and students who are English learners with disabilities. Ohio’s Accessibility System features are made up of accommodations for students with disabilities and English learners as well as other features including administrative considerations, universal tools and designated supports.

Ohio Accessibility Manual  

• Appendix A - Accessibility Features for Students Taking Ohio’s State Tests on Paper
• Appendix B - Decision-Making Tool for Reading Access Accommodation
• Appendix C - Protocol for Scribing and Transcribing Student Responses
• Appendix D - Assistive Technology Guidelines 
• Appendix E - Emergency Accommodation Form
• Appendix F - Guidelines and Glossary for Sign Language Interpreters
• Appendix G - Speech-to-Text (Dictation) Guidelines
• Appendix H - Non-Disclosure Agreement for for Accommodations on Ohio's State Tests

Planning Tools

• Computer-based Planning Tool
• Paper-based Planning Tool 2023 

English Language Proficiency Assessments (OELPS, OELPA, Alt OELPA)

• Accessibility Manual for OELPS and OELPA
• Alt-OELPA Accessibility and Accommodations Manual

Last Modified: 10/30/2023 2:40:59 PM

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