Form D and F Accommodation Changes, August 2023 (Release Notes)

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For any student with Form D accommodations the IEP team should consider whether either of these accommodations ensure that the accommodations are appropriately updated to reflect DESE’s changes if an amendment or correction is made.

Form D Parts 1, 2, and 5

DESE has made the following changes to Form D Part 1, 2, and 5. For any student with Form D Part 1, 2, or 5 accommodations the IEP team should consider whether either of these accommodations should be added for science and add them if appropriate.

Form D part 1 and 2 additions

·        Abacus and multiplication table for grades 4-8 have been added for Science.

Form D part 5 additions/removals

·        Individual/Small groups added for math and reading

·        Small groups (removed from Section A) 

Form D part 4 changes

DESE has made the following changes to Form D Part 4.

Form D part 4 Accommodations Removed

The following accommodations have been removed as options:

  • Extended testing time within the school day.

  • Large print for Kindergarten

  • Small Group

Form D part 4 Accommodations Added

The following accommodations have been added as options:

  • Extended Testing Time (to Section A)

  • Read Aloud to Self (to Section A)

  • Recording Device and Transcription

Form D part 4 Accommodations Replaced – Changes REQUIRED if an Amendment or Correction is completed

The following accommodations have been replaced. If a student had any of the following and an amendment or correction is completed, Form D Part 4 MUST be reviewed, and the new accommodation added when necessary:

  • Braille with tactile graphics – replaced with Braille

  • Extended testing time over multiple days (online/paper) – replaced with Extended Testing Time Over Multiple Days

  • Human Reader for items – replaced with In-Person Human Reader

  • Human reader for repeat of response options one time – replaced with Repeat In-Person Human Reader

  • Human reader for repeat test items – replaced with Repeat In-Person Human Reader

  • Human reader for response options – replaced with In-Person Human Reader

  • Scribed Response – replaced with Scribe

  • Test Administered in a Non-School Setting

  • Word Processor or Similar Keyboarding Device

Form F

DESE has added the following classroom accommodation:    

  • Provide Recorded Directions to Student