Accessibility Feature or Designated Support: How to Distinguish Between the Two - 37435

This session will provide an overview of current accessibility features and designated supports for STAAR and STAAR Alternate 2, including updates that may impact classroom and assessment practices. Participants will distinguish between accessibility features and designated supports and apply the decision-making process used to determine eligibility for designated supports. The session is designed for teachers, test administrators, and other professionals who administer or support STAAR and STAAR Alternate 2, including both new and experienced educators seeking a refresher or updates.

Schedule & Location
11/10/2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am
ESC Region 11
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Audiences
Assessment Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Diagnosticians, Principals, Teacher - Special Education, Central Office Administrators, Directors
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to distinguish between accessibility features and designated supports for STAAR and STAAR Alternate 2, apply the STAAR decision-making process to determine appropriate accommodations based on individual student needs, and identify ways to support the effective and routine use of appropriate accessibility features and designated supports in classroom instruction and assessment.
Session 65723
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Seats Left 46
T-TESS 1.2,4.3
Registration Deadline 11/10/2026
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 03:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Susan Key, M.A. ESC Region 11, Grecia Lopez ESC Region 11


Susan Key

For assistance contact:

Susan Key
Special Education Specialist
skey@esc11.net
(817) 740-7551

Grecia Lopez

For assistance contact:

Grecia Lopez

GLopez@esc11.net

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  • 11/10/2026 8:30 am
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