RTE: Read Text in English

VO: Provide Visuals / Organizers

SP: Use Spellcheck

CO: Provide Content Objectives

MC: Meta-Cognitive Strategies

RTP: Read Text in Primary Language

AMT: Adapted Materials/Technology

PL: Link Instruct. to Prior Learning

BK: Build Background Knowledge

SR: Scaffold Responses

PC: Prompting / Cueing

BEG: Bilingual or English Glossary

API: Adapt Pace of Instruction

LO: Provide Language Objectives

IO: Interaction Opportunities

ML: Model Lang/Task Completion

SB: Scribe Responses

ONLS: Oral Native Language Support

SGSF: Small Group/Sing. Form Test

AT: Assistive Technology

CS: Use Computer / Software

BED: Bilingual or English Dictionary

ET: Extended Time

SL: Simplified Language

RDR: Reader

AC: Engage in Acad. Conv.

The "I" is for instructional accommodations and the "A" is for assessment accommodations. The "I" accommodations are those that should be used during normal classroom instruction while the "A" is used for an assessment in the classroom or state assessments.

The universal design of PARCC assessments is expected to increase access for most students through the availability of a range of accessibility features for all students. However, some English learners many need additional accommodations during PARCC assessment administration.

Additionally, English learners with disabilities are entitled to accommodations listed for students with disabilities. The table below provides a comparison of the English Language Learner accommodations available on the DC CAS and the allowable accommodations for English Learners on PARCC assessments.

Click here to access the information about the PARCC Accommodations