Accessibility Resources
All CAASPP and ELPAC tests, including alternate assessments, provide a wide range of resources to ensure that tests meet the needs of all students. To learn about why accessibility resources are so important, watch the Importance of Implementing CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Resources: Voices from Educators (08:31) video.
Common Links
California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix
Accessibility Resource Graphics
Accessibility Resource Demonstration Videos
Accessibility Resources On-Demand Modules for Educators
Resources for Students with Visual Impairments
Translated Test Directions
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix | Find information about all accessibility resources available for the CAASPP and ELPAC. |
| Accessibility Resource Graphics | Find additional information about accessibility resources for the CAASPP and ELPAC, and also contains useful graphics for each assessment that display available accessibility resources in an easy-to-understand format. |
| Accessibility Resource Demonstration Videos | Watch demonstration videos for select accessibility resources that display functionality from the perspective of the student testing interface. |
| Accessibility Resources On-Demand Modules for Educators | Participate in this on-demand training—available year-round—that is designed to help educators learn about matching resources to students and using resources in daily instruction. |
| Resources for Students with Visual Impairments | Find resources on this page for students with visual impairments that may require assistive technology or other accommodations such as screen readers, paper–pencil tests, braille, and more. |
| Translated Test Directions | Translated test directions are a language support. A student can use translated test directions prior to beginning the actual test items. |
Types of Student Accessibility Resources
- Universal tools are available to all students on the basis of student preference and selection.
- Designated supports are available to all students when determined for use by an educator or team of educators (with parent/guardian and student input, as appropriate) or specified in the student's individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan.
- Accommodations must be permitted to all eligible students taking CAASPP and ELPAC tests if specified in the student's IEP or Section 504 plan.
- Unlisted resources are not universal tools, designated supports, or accommodations. Unlisted resources shall be made available if specified in the eligible student's IEP or Section 504 plan and only with approval from the California Department of Education (CDE).
How to Assign Accessibility Resources
Coordinators
In the Test Operations Management System (TOMS), accessibility resources are called test settings. Test settings for summative assessments can be applied by local educational agency (LEA) coordinators or site-level coordinators in TOMS.
LEA and site coordinators can use the following videos to learn how to assign student test settings and request unlisted resources.
Coordinators can also find more information about test settings in the Students chapter of the TOMS User Guide and in the CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Guide.
Educators
Students’ preset test settings from TOMS will be present in the TA Interface for summative assessments as well as all interim assessments. In addition, educators can temporarily assign test settings in the TA Interface for a specific interim assessment, but they will be set only for the administration of that specific test. Refer to the CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments web page for more information about administering interim assessments.
If a student should be assigned a test setting for summative assessments, educators should communicate with their LEA or site coordinator to assign it in TOMS.
Accessibility Resource Tools and Instructions
Guides and Instructions
ISAAP Tool
Protocols and Guidelines
Alternate Response Options
Research and Tips on Accessibility Usage
Determining Student Accessibility Needs
General Resources
Alternate Assessment Resources
Printable Resources for Use with Students
Nonembedded Resources
This printable periodic table is not fully accessible because it is meant for printing only. It is intended for classroom use and closely resembles the fully accessible online periodic table available in the summative CAST and training and practice tests.
This printable periodic table is not fully accessible because it is meant for printing only. It is intended for classroom use and closely resembles the fully accessible online periodic table available in the summative CAST and training and practice tests.
Smarter Balanced Printed English Test Directions
Desmos Calculators
Students taking mathematics or science assessments can access an embedded Desmos calculator within the test delivery system for certain items. The same calculators are available on the Desmos website to build familiarity with this resource.
Calculator Types by Subject
Mathematics:
- Grades three through five: No embedded calculator used
- Grade six: Four-function Calculator
- Grades seven and eight: Scientific Calculator
- High school/grade eleven: Graphing Calculator
Science:
- Grade five: Four-function Calculator
- Grade eight and High School: Scientific Calculator