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What is a good reason for exempting students from standardized tests, such as the TAKS?

April 26, 2017exempting good standardized students TAKS tests

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What is a good reason for exempting students from standardized tests, such as the TAKS?

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A. IDEA ’97 and Texas legislation (HB1800) both require more accountability for students with disabilities. Starting in 1998-99 TAAS results for students receiving special education services were included in the evaluations to determine1999 campus ratings. This has continued to the present. Special education student results were aggregated with all other student TAAS results at the campus and/or district level. The alternative assessment for special education students not served on grade level or for whom testing modifications would invalidate test results are tested using the State Developed Alternative Assessment (SDAA). If the student is unable to use paper and pencil tests, then alternative portfolio or video assessments are used.