Information on the test accommodations for elementary, middle, and high school classroom testing and Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
Elementary School Accommodations
Information on test accommodations for elementary school assessments for students with an IEP or a 504 Plan.
The accommodations allowed per elementary school assessment for students with an IEP or a 504 plan are indicated below. Only those accommodations allowed by the assessment and used by the student during daily classroom instruction may be considered.
- A student with an identified disability (SWD) or identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) who has passed an SOL assessment utilizing any accommodation has passed for all purposes.
- For the English:Reading SOL for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6, the student must meet LEP criteria to be eligible for VGLA.
Abbreviation Codes
| Abbreviation Code | Code Description |
|---|---|
| L | Must be identified as LEP (Limited English Proficient) or LEP/SWD (Student with a Disability) |
| N | Not allowed for this assessment |
| SP | Short paper component of Writing Assessment only |
| Y | Allowed for this assessment |
| * | Accommodations 14, 15 and 16 are only available to students who meet the criteria: visual impairment or documented weakness in decoding that prevents the student from accessing text at any level of difficulty (documented on the Read Aloud or Audio Accommodation Criteria Form (SS/SE-274) ). |
| ** | Accommodations 26 and 28 are only available to students who meet the criteria outlined on the Calculator Criteria Form (SS/SE-272) . |
| # | For SOL Accommodation 20, 31, 31A, 31B, and 32, a documented description explaining how these accommodations are implemented to meet this student’s individual needs is recommended. |
| SOL Accommodation Code B | Indicates a Non-Standard Accommodation which is only selected if directed by the Office of Student Testing. A description is recommended. |
Classroom Testing Accommodations
| SOL Accommodation Code | Accommodation | Classroom Testing Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Test Sessions Over Multiple Days | Y |
| 2 | Dry Erase Board | Y |
| 3 | Additional Writing Implements | Y |
| 4 | Visual Aids | Y |
| 5 | Amplification Equipment | Y |
| 5A | Noise-Dampening Equipment | Y |
| 6 | Large Print Test | Y |
| 7 | Test Directions Delivery | Y |
| 8 | Enlarged Copy of Answer Document | Y |
| 9 | Braille Test/Braille Answer Document | Y |
| 10 | Read-Aloud: Entire Test (except on the English: Reading test) |
Y |
| 10B | Read-Aloud: On Demand (except on the English: Reading test) |
Y |
| 11A | Audio for paper-formatted tests (except on the English: Reading test) |
Y |
| 11O | Online Audio (except on the English: Reading test) |
Y |
| 12 | Interpreting/Transliterating (except on the English: Reading Test) | Y |
| 13 | Communication Board or Choice Cards | Y |
| 14* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: Entire Test | Y |
| 14B* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: On Demand | Y |
| 15A* | Audio for paper-formatted tests (on the English: Reading test) |
Y |
| 15O* | Online Audio on the English: Reading test | Y |
| 16* | Interpreting/Transliterating on the English: Reading test |
Y |
| 17 | Bilingual Dictionary | L |
| 18 | Examiner Records Responses | Y |
| 19 | Math Aids (Math Tests Only) | Y |
| 20 # | Specific Verbal Prompts | Y |
| 21 | Response Devices: Access to Brailler | Y |
| 21A | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor | Y |
| 21B | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor with Speech-to-Text |
Y |
| 21C | Response Devices: Access to Word Prediction Software (Short paper only) |
Y |
| 22 | Augmentative Communication Device | Y |
| 23 | Spelling Aids | Y |
| 24 | Dictation to a Recording Device | Y |
| 25 | Dictation to a Scribe | Y |
| 26** | Calculators and Arithmetic Tables (when not allowed by test) |
Y |
| 27 | VDOE Approved Special Accommodation Request | Y |
| 28** | Calculator with Additional Functions | Y |
| 29 | English Dictionary | L |
| 30 | Read Back Student Response | Y |
| 31 # | Flexible Schedule: Time of Day | Y |
| 31A # | Flexible Schedule: Order of the Tests | Y |
| 31B # | Flexible Schedule: Breaks | Y |
| 32 # | Setting: Location | Y |
| 32A # | Setting: Adaptive or Special Furniture | Y |
| 32B # | Setting: Special Lighting | Y |
| A | Plain English Mathematics Tests (2009 Standards Only) |
Y |
SOL Grade 3
| SOL Accommodation Code | Accommodation | SOL Grade 3 English:Reading |
SOL Grade 3 Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Test Sessions Over Multiple Days | Y | Y |
| 2 | Dry Erase Board | Y | Y |
| 3 | Additional Writing Implements | Y | Y |
| 4 | Visual Aids | Y | Y |
| 5 | Amplification Equipment | Y | Y |
| 5A | Noise-Dampening Equipment | Y | Y |
| 6 | Large Print Test | Y | Y |
| 7 | Test Directions Delivery | Y | Y |
| 8 | Enlarged Copy of Answer Document | Y | Y |
| 9 | Braille Test/Braille Answer Document | Y | Y |
| 10 | Read-Aloud: Entire Test (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y |
| 10B | Read-Aloud: On Demand (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y |
| 11A | Audio for paper-formatted tests (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y |
| 11O | Online Audio (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y |
| 12 | Interpreting/Transliterating (except on the English: Reading Test) |
N | Y |
| 13 | Communication Board or Choice Cards | Y | Y |
| 14* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: Entire Test | Y | N |
| 14B* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: On Demand | Y | N |
| 15A* | Audio for paper-formatted tests (on the English: Reading test) |
Y | N |
| 15O* | Online Audio on the English: Reading test | Y | N |
| 16* | Interpreting/Transliterating on the English: Reading test |
Y | N |
| 17 | Bilingual Dictionary | L | L |
| 18 | Examiner Records Responses | Y | Y |
| 19 | Math Aids (Math Tests Only) | N | Y |
| 20 # | Specific Verbal Prompts | Y | Y |
| 21 | Response Devices: Access to Brailler | Y | Y |
| 21A | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor | N | N |
| 21B | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor with Speech-to-Text |
N | N |
| 21C | Response Devices: Access to Word Prediction Software (Short paper only) | N | N |
| 22 | Augmentative Communication Device | Y | Y |
| 23 | Spelling Aids | N | N |
| 24 | Dictation to a Recording Device | N | N |
| 25 | Dictation to a Scribe (Short paper only) | N | N |
| 26** | Calculators and Arithmetic Tables (when not allowed by test) |
N | Y |
| 27 | VDOE Approved Special Accommodation Request | Y | Y |
| 28** | Calculator with Additional Functions | N | N |
| 29 | English Dictionary | L | L |
| 30 | Read Back Student Response | N | N |
| 31 # | Flexible Schedule: Time of Day | Y | Y |
| 31A # | Flexible Schedule: Order of the Tests | Y | Y |
| 31B # | Flexible Schedule: Breaks | Y | Y |
| 32 # | Setting: Location | Y | Y |
| 32A # | Setting: Adaptive or Special Furniture | Y | Y |
| 32B # | Setting: Special Lighting | Y | Y |
| A | Plain English Mathematics Tests (2009 Standards Only) |
N | N |
SOL Grade 4
| SOL Accommodation Code | Accommodation | SOL Grade 4 English:Reading |
SOL Grade 4 Math |
SOL Grade 4 VA Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Test Sessions Over Multiple Days | Y | Y | Y |
| 2 | Dry Erase Board | Y | Y | Y |
| 3 | Additional Writing Implements | Y | Y | Y |
| 4 | Visual Aids | Y | Y | Y |
| 5 | Amplification Equipment | Y | Y | Y |
| 5A | Noise-Dampening Equipment | Y | Y | Y |
| 6 | Large Print Test | Y | Y | Y |
| 7 | Test Directions Delivery | Y | Y | Y |
| 8 | Enlarged Copy of Answer Document | Y | Y | Y |
| 9 | Braille Test/Braille Answer Document | Y | Y | Y |
| 10 | Read-Aloud: Entire Test (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 10B | Read-Aloud: On Demand (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 11A | Audio for paper-formatted tests (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 11O | Online Audio (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 12 | Interpreting/Transliterating (except on the English: Reading Test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 13 | Communication Board or Choice Cards | Y | Y | Y |
| 14* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: Entire Test | Y | N | N |
| 14B* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: On Demand | Y | N | N |
| 15A* | Audio for paper-formatted tests (on the English: Reading test) |
Y | N | N |
| 15O* | Online Audio on the English: Reading test | Y | N | N |
| 16* | Interpreting/Transliterating on the English: Reading test |
Y | N | N |
| 17 | Bilingual Dictionary | L | L | L |
| 18 | Examiner Records Responses | Y | Y | Y |
| 19 | Math Aids (Math Tests Only) | N | Y | N |
| 20 # | Specific Verbal Prompts | Y | Y | Y |
| 21 | Response Devices: Access to Brailler | Y | Y | Y |
| 21A | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor | N | N | N |
| 21B | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor with Speech-to-Text |
N | N | N |
| 21C | Response Devices: Access to Word Prediction Software (Short paper only) |
N | N | N |
| 22 | Augmentative Communication Device | Y | Y | Y |
| 23 | Spelling Aids | N | N | N |
| 24 | Dictation to a Recording Device | N | N | N |
| 25 | Dictation to a Scribe (Short paper only) | N | N | N |
| 26** | Calculators and Arithmetic Tables (when not allowed by test) |
N | Y | N |
| 27 | VDOE Approved Special Accommodation Request | Y | Y | Y |
| 28** | Calculator with Additional Functions | N | Y | N |
| 29 | English Dictionary | L | L | L |
| 30 | Read Back Student Response | N | N | N |
| 31 # | Flexible Schedule: Time of Day | Y | Y | Y |
| 31A # | Flexible Schedule: Order of the Tests | Y | Y | Y |
| 31B # | Flexible Schedule: Breaks | Y | Y | Y |
| 32 # | Setting: Location | Y | Y | Y |
| 32A # | Setting: Adaptive or Special Furniture | Y | Y | Y |
| 32B # | Setting: Special Lighting | Y | Y | Y |
| A | Plain English Mathematics Tests (2009 Standards Only) |
N | N | N |
SOL Grade 5
| SOL Accommodation Code | Accommodation | SOL Grade 5 English:Reading |
SOL Grade 5 Math |
SOL Grade 5 Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Test Sessions Over Multiple Days | Y | Y | Y |
| 2 | Dry Erase Board | Y | Y | Y |
| 3 | Additional Writing Implements | Y | Y | Y |
| 4 | Visual Aids | Y | Y | Y |
| 5 | Amplification Equipment | Y | Y | Y |
| 5A | Noise-Dampening Equipment | Y | Y | Y |
| 6 | Large Print Test | Y | Y | Y |
| 7 | Test Directions Delivery | Y | Y | Y |
| 8 | Enlarged Copy of Answer Document | Y | Y | Y |
| 9 | Braille Test/Braille Answer Document | Y | Y | Y |
| 10 | Read-Aloud: Entire Test (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 10B | Read-Aloud: On Demand (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 11A | Audio for paper-formatted tests (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 11O | Online Audio (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 12 | Interpreting/Transliterating (except on the English: Reading Test) |
N | Y | Y |
| 13 | Communication Board or Choice Cards | Y | Y | Y |
| 14* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: Entire Test | Y | N | N |
| 14B* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: On Demand | Y | N | N |
| 15A* | Audio for paper-formatted tests (on the English: Reading test) |
Y | N | N |
| 15O* | Online Audio on the English: Reading test | Y | N | N |
| 16* | Interpreting/Transliterating on the English: Reading test |
Y | N | N |
| 17 | Bilingual Dictionary | L | L | L |
| 18 | Examiner Records Responses | Y | Y | Y |
| 19 | Math Aids (Math Tests Only) | N | Y | N |
| 20 # | Specific Verbal Prompts | Y | Y | Y |
| 21 | Response Devices: Access to Brailler | Y | Y | Y |
| 21A | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor | N | N | N |
| 21B | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor with Speech-to-Text |
N | N | N |
| 21C | Response Devices: Access to Word Prediction Software (Short paper only) |
N | N | N |
| 22 | Augmentative Communication Device | Y | Y | Y |
| 23 | Spelling Aids | N | N | N |
| 24 | Dictation to a Recording Device | N | N | N |
| 25 | Dictation to a Scribe (Short paper only) | N | N | N |
| 26** | Calculators and Arithmetic Tables (when not allowed by test) |
N | Y | N |
| 27 | VDOE Approved Special Accommodation Request | Y | Y | Y |
| 28** | Calculator with Additional Functions | N | Y | Y |
| 29 | English Dictionary | L | L | L |
| 30 | Read Back Student Response | N | N | N |
| 31 # | Flexible Schedule: Time of Day | Y | Y | Y |
| 31A # | Flexible Schedule: Order of the Tests | Y | Y | Y |
| 31B # | Flexible Schedule: Breaks | Y | Y | Y |
| 32 # | Setting: Location | Y | Y | Y |
| 32A # | Setting: Adaptive or Special Furniture | Y | Y | Y |
| 32B # | Setting: Special Lighting | Y | Y | Y |
| A | Plain English Mathematics Tests (2009 Standards Only) |
N | N | N |
SOL Grade 6
| SOL Accommodation Code | Accommodation | SOL Grade 6 English:Reading |
SOL Grade 6 Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Test Sessions Over Multiple Days | Y | Y |
| 2 | Dry Erase Board | Y | Y |
| 3 | Additional Writing Implements | Y | Y |
| 4 | Visual Aids | Y | Y |
| 5 | Amplification Equipment | Y | Y |
| 5A | Noise-Dampening Equipment | Y | Y |
| 6 | Large Print Test | Y | Y |
| 7 | Test Directions Delivery | Y | Y |
| 8 | Enlarged Copy of Answer Document | Y | Y |
| 9 | Braille Test/Braille Answer Document | Y | Y |
| 10 | Read-Aloud: Entire Test (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y |
| 10B | Read-Aloud: On Demand (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y |
| 11A | Audio for paper-formatted tests (except on the English: Reading test) |
N | Y |
| 11O | Online Audio (except on the English: Reading test) | N | Y |
| 12 | Interpreting/Transliterating (except on the English: Reading Test) |
N | Y |
| 13 | Communication Board or Choice Cards | Y | Y |
| 14* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: Entire Test | Y | N |
| 14B* | Read-Aloud on the English: Reading test: On Demand | Y | N |
| 15A* | Audio for paper-formatted tests (on the English: Reading test) |
Y | N |
| 15O* | Online Audio on the English: Reading test | Y | N |
| 16* | Interpreting/Transliterating on the English: Reading test |
Y | N |
| 17 | Bilingual Dictionary | L | L |
| 18 | Examiner Records Responses | Y | Y |
| 19 | Math Aids (Math Tests Only) | N | Y |
| 20 # | Specific Verbal Prompts | Y | Y |
| 21 | Response Devices: Access to Brailler | Y | Y |
| 21A | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor | N | N |
| 21B | Response Devices: Access to Word Processor with Speech-to-Text |
N | N |
| 21C | Response Devices: Access to Word Prediction Software (Short paper only) |
N | N |
| 22 | Augmentative Communication Device | Y | Y |
| 23 | Spelling Aids | N | N |
| 24 | Dictation to a Recording Device | N | N |
| 25 | Dictation to a Scribe (Short paper only) | N | N |
| 26** | Calculators and Arithmetic Tables (when not allowed by test) |
N | Y |
| 27 | VDOE Approved Special Accommodation Request | Y | Y |
| 28** | Calculator with Additional Functions | N | Y |
| 29 | English Dictionary | L | L |
| 30 | Read Back Student Response | N | N |
| 31 # | Flexible Schedule: Time of Day | Y | Y |
| 31A # | Flexible Schedule: Order of the Tests | Y | Y |
| 31B # | Flexible Schedule: Breaks | Y | Y |
| 32 # | Setting: Location | Y | Y |
| 32A # | Setting: Adaptive or Special Furniture | Y | Y |
| 32B # | Setting: Special Lighting | Y | Y |
| A | Plain English Mathematics Tests (2009 Standards Only) |
N | N |
