For a student who has a standard read-aloud accommodation, you should verify the following to ensure the accommodation is provided effectively during testing:
- Confirm that the Text-to-Speech for Students (TTS-S) is enabled on the student's test ticket.
- Ensure the headset or audio equipment functions properly so the student can hear the read-aloud clearly.
- Verify that the English Language Arts (ELA) test passages are eligible to be read aloud as part of the accommodation.
- Check that the computer sound system is working correctly to support the read-aloud feature.
These verifications are essential to provide the accommodation as intended and to support the student's access to the test content. Additionally, if a human reader is involved, ensure the reader is trained, certified, and understands their responsibilities, including reading the test items accurately and clearly in English, maintaining confidentiality, and following security protocols
. The student's eligibility for the read-aloud accommodation should be documented in their IEP or 504 Plan, with justification based on their disability or reading difficulties
. In summary, verifying the technical setup (TTS, headset, sound), the eligibility of test content to be read aloud, and proper documentation and training for human readers are key steps for supporting a student with a standard read-aloud accommodation.
