DRC DRC Accessibility and Accommodations 3

Question 1

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which students may qualify for testing accommodations on DRC assessments even if they do not have an IEP?

Accepted Answer

Students with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity

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Students with any academic difficulty

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Students who have repeated a grade level

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Students enrolled in Title I schools

Question 2

What does 'response accommodation' mean in DRC testing contexts?

Accepted Answer

Allowing a student to respond in an alternate mode, such as verbally or using assistive technology

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Changing the correct answer based on student disability status

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Providing a student a second attempt to change all answers after time is called

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Reducing the number of questions a student must answer

Question 3

Which of the following accommodations is generally considered a 'modification' rather than an accommodation because it fundamentally changes what is being measured?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the number of answer choices from 4 to 2 on a knowledge assessment

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Extended time on a reading passage test

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Large print version of the test

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Separate testing room

Question 4

How does DRC typically handle text-to-speech (TTS) for math assessments to maintain construct validity?

Accepted Answer

TTS reads passages and questions but may exclude content that is testing decoding or word recognition skills

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TTS reads all content including answer choices aloud with no restrictions

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TTS is never permitted on math assessments

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TTS automatically corrects student answers before submission

Question 5

What is the role of a Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) coordinator in a school district using DRC assessments?

Accepted Answer

To manage accommodation documentation, training, and compliance for district-wide DRC assessments

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To score student tests and assign grades

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To design new test items for DRC

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To negotiate contracts with DRC on behalf of the district

Question 6

Which DRC accessibility feature allows students with motor impairments to navigate and respond to test items without using a standard mouse or keyboard?

Accepted Answer

Switch access or alternative input device compatibility

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Auto-grading feature

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Color contrast adjustment only

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Offline test download mode

Question 7

When a state updates its accommodation policies, what is DRC's typical responsibility regarding its test delivery system?

Accepted Answer

DRC updates its platform and documentation to reflect new state-approved accommodation codes and procedures

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DRC waits for districts to self-update accommodation codes

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DRC freezes all accommodation settings until the next contract renewal

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DRC transfers accommodation management entirely to individual teachers