New online assessments to include accommodations for students with disabilities

PARCC seeks public comments on a new plan to use technology aids for students who have trouble expressing themselves in writing

From staff and wire reports

One of the two state consortia developing next-generation assessments to be taken online is seeking comments on a draft policy that proposes accommodations for students with disabilities who need help expressing themselves in writing or typing on a computer. Read more with registration.

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