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Learn about acceptable accommodations for the CAHSEE test without requiring a waiver, covering presentation, response, scheduling, and setting adjustments. Additional modifications process explained. Stay updated at the provided link.
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CAHSEE ALLOWABLE ACCOMMODATIONS --- That do not require a waiver including, but are not limited to: 1) Presentation accommodations:such as large print versions or Braille transcriptions; 2) Response accommodations:such as responses made with a mechanical or electronic device used solely to record a student’s answer; Diana Browning Wright, DCS 2002 12/05/01 Memo State Board of Education
CAHSEE ALLOWABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 3) Scheduling accommodations: such as more frequent breaks during the regularly scheduled test session; 4) Setting accommodations: such as special furniture or lighting, or a separate, secured room. NOTE: The CAHSEE is untimed. Extra time is therefore not either an accommodation or a modification. * Any modifications such as reader or calculator requires a waiver. Diana Browning Wright, DCS 2002
MODIFICATIONS ON CAHSEE SECTION • District must apply to CDE for a waiver if a modification was used on a section. • Student must still fulfill district graduation requirements and be successfully taking high-school level coursework. Diana Browning Wright, DCS 2002
MODIFICATIONS ON CAHSEE SECTION • Student may use any modifications deemed necessary and have achieved a score equivalent to passing on that section. • Accommodations or modifications used on the CAHSEE must already be in use as specified on the IEP. • See updates at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/cahsee/ accomodations/accomandmods.pdf Diana Browning Wright, DCS 2002