• Embedded features provided as digitally-delivered components of the test administration system (e.g., font color)
• Non-embedded features separate from (outside of) the test administration system (e.g., scratch paper)
• Universal Tools access features of the assessment that are available to all students based on student preference and selection
• Designated Supports features available for use by any students for whom the need has been indicated by an educator or team of educators with parent/guardian and students.
• Accommodations changes in procedures or materials that increase equitable access to SBAC assessments for any student with a need for the accommodation documented on his/her IEP or 504 plan.

• Accessibility Guide
• Resources and Practices Comparison Crosswalk
• Demonstration of Embedded Universal Tools (8 mins)
• Demonstrations of Embedded Designated Supports
• Demonstrations of Embedded Accommodations
• ELA Accessibility
• Math Accessibility
• Science Accessibility
• Scribing Protocol
• Read Aloud Protocol
• Individual Student Assessment Accessibility Profile (ISAAP) Tool

Guidance for Assignment of EL Supports

• Newcomer ELs (<1 year in US Schools) are EXEMPT from the ELA test, only
• For the Mathematics SBAC test, the Stacked Spanish designated support should be assigned as needed to students who minimally are (1) literate in academic Spanish and/or (2) currently receiving classroom instruction in Spanish
• For the Mathematics SBAC test, the Primary Language Glossary (e.g., Spanish/English Glossary) should be assigned as needed to students who minimally are (1) Level 1 or 2 ELs and (2) literate in their primary language.