Any testing modifications written in a disabled student's IEP will be honored this year. SED will be issuing a memo in the spring which may change what modifications are permissible for the next school year. The big issue is the use of the calculator. A policy on which ESL and disabled students can be exempted from taking the test is being discussed at this time. SED will release the decision as soon as it is made.
Teachers can only read or clarify directions during the test.
They may not read or explain words on test questions. Teachers should be instructed to merely tell their students to do the best they can. Students must use the punchout tools provided. The punchout tools will be available sometime before the test is administered. Students cannot use plastic rulers, protractors or pattern blocks.