https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/accommodations Accommodations en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:06:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/does-extended-time-on-tests-actually-help-students-with-adhd/2025/10 Most students with ADHD receive extended time. Experts say better alternatives exist. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:06:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/does-extended-time-on-tests-actually-help-students-with-adhd/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-decision-lets-students-sue-schools-more-easily-for-disability-bias/2025/06 The justices ruled unanimously that students with disabilities need not meet a more stringent standard when suing under two federal laws. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:50:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-decision-lets-students-sue-schools-more-easily-for-disability-bias/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-do-schools-owe-students-with-traumatic-brain-injuries/2024/12 Physicians say students with traumatic brain injuries can fall through the cracks when returning to school. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:13:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-do-schools-owe-students-with-traumatic-brain-injuries/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-this-is-my-reality-as-a-student-with-dyslexia/2024/08 A high schooler reflects on what teachers should know to make school better for students with learning differences. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:59:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-this-is-my-reality-as-a-student-with-dyslexia/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-students-are-getting-diabetes-heres-what-that-means-for-the-classroom/2024/02 More than a half million people under 20 could have the chronic health disorder by 2060, and they'll need support from schools. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:38:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-students-are-getting-diabetes-heres-what-that-means-for-the-classroom/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-with-health-conditions-protected-under-federal-law-education-department-stresses/2024/02 Asthma, diabetes, allergies, and gastroesophageal reflux disease may trigger student protections under civil rights law. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:27:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-with-health-conditions-protected-under-federal-law-education-department-stresses/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-how-this-public-school-meets-the-needs-of-students-with-dyslexia/2023/06 All students at this Colorado Springs public school have dyslexia. Here’s how the school is making their education a positive experience. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:34:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-how-this-public-school-meets-the-needs-of-students-with-dyslexia/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-can-help-students-with-dyslexia-what-our-readers-say/2023/05 EdWeek's social-media followers weigh in on how to support students with dyslexia, a learning disability that interferes with reading. Wed, 03 May 2023 20:09:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-can-help-students-with-dyslexia-what-our-readers-say/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-urge-smoother-transition-to-college/2022/11 Legislation would simplify the process for students with disabilities to continue getting accommodations when they head to college. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:40:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-urge-smoother-transition-to-college/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/10-tips-for-making-digital-materials-more-accessible-to-students-with-disabilities/2022/06 Avoiding PDFs, editing automatic transcriptions, and describing what's onscreen rather than pointing are among their ideas. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:12:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/10-tips-for-making-digital-materials-more-accessible-to-students-with-disabilities/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/thousands-of-students-will-face-long-covid-schools-need-to-plan-now/2022/06 The issue may not be on educators' radar screens, but should be. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:45:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/thousands-of-students-will-face-long-covid-schools-need-to-plan-now/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/protect-students-with-disabilities-as-covid-rules-ease-education-secretary-tells-schools/2022/03 Even as schools drop precautions like mask requirements, they must by law protect medically vulnerable students, a letter emphasizes. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:33:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/protect-students-with-disabilities-as-covid-rules-ease-education-secretary-tells-schools/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-imperative-for-schools-protecting-vulnerable-kids-as-masks-disappear/2022/03 Relying only on virtual learning or voluntary masking for kids at greater risk of illness from COVID-19 is legally and medically risky. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:23:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-imperative-for-schools-protecting-vulnerable-kids-as-masks-disappear/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/relaxed-mask-guidelines-raise-anxiety-for-parents-of-children-with-disabilities/2022/03 The CDC's changes could undercut some legal arguments for those who have pushed universal masking to protect medically vulnerable children. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:18:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/relaxed-mask-guidelines-raise-anxiety-for-parents-of-children-with-disabilities/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-with-depression-anxiety-may-qualify-for-accommodations-feds-tell-schools/2021/10 As COVID fuels concerns, the Education and Justice departments detailed schools' obligations to students with mental health conditions. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:48:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-with-depression-anxiety-may-qualify-for-accommodations-feds-tell-schools/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-daydreaming-or-distracted-what-teachers-misunderstand-about-adhd/2018/05 Teachers must not wait for a firm diagnosis to make important learning accommodations for students who may have ADHD, writes Kyle Redford. Wed, 02 May 2018 23:35:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-daydreaming-or-distracted-what-teachers-misunderstand-about-adhd/2018/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/study-students-with-adhd-not-helped-by-common-test-accommodations/2016/12 Extended testing time or frequent breaks did not appear to help students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder perform better on a standardized test, a new study found. Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:35:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/study-students-with-adhd-not-helped-by-common-test-accommodations/2016/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/college-board-makes-it-easier-for-students-with-disabilities-to-get-accommodations/2016/12 Most students whose IEPs call for testing accommodations will have those same accommodations approved when they're taking the SAT or Advanced Placement tests. Fri, 02 Dec 2016 21:00:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/college-board-makes-it-easier-for-students-with-disabilities-to-get-accommodations/2016/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/act-offers-first-accommodations-for-english-language-learners/2016/11 In a break from past practice, ACT Inc. has announced that it will begin offering accommodations for English learners. Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:15:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/act-offers-first-accommodations-for-english-language-learners/2016/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/act-streamlines-accommodations-system-after-criticism-for-denials-delays/2016/05 The testing company had come under fire for making it tough to get accommodations on its college-entrance exam, which many states require all students to take. Tue, 24 May 2016 13:32:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/act-streamlines-accommodations-system-after-criticism-for-denials-delays/2016/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/justice-department-eyes-accommodations-on-sat-act/2016/02 In some states, students with disabilities are required to take one of the college-entrance exams, but some can't get the testing accommodations they need. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:20:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/justice-department-eyes-accommodations-on-sat-act/2016/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/justices-bolster-protection-for-religious-accommodations-in-employment/2015/06 In a case watched by educators, the U.S. Supreme Court rules for a Muslim woman denied a job because she wore a head scarf. Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:13:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/justices-bolster-protection-for-religious-accommodations-in-employment/2015/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/supreme-court-weighs-religious-accommodations-in-employment/2015/02 A case about a retail job applicant's Muslim head scarf could have implications for school districts and students. Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:14:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/supreme-court-weighs-religious-accommodations-in-employment/2015/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/smarter-balanced-reports-student-views-on-field-test-accommodations/2014/11 A report from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium suggests that built-in test accommodations are easy to use, but that more students need to become familiar with them. Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:06:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/smarter-balanced-reports-student-views-on-field-test-accommodations/2014/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/common-assessment-groups-differ-on-accommodations/2014/04 But the two state consortia both aim to provide a more-inclusive experience for English-language learners and students with disabilities. Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:03:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/common-assessment-groups-differ-on-accommodations/2014/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/parcc-field-tests-to-lack-some-accommodations/2013/11 Some built-in student accommodations for the common-core tests being developed by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers will be unavailable during spring 2014 field tests. Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:23:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/parcc-field-tests-to-lack-some-accommodations/2013/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/parcc-releases-final-version-of-accommodations-policy-for-ells/2013/07 The substantive policies around testing supports for English-learners were approved in June by PARCC's governing board. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:30:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/parcc-releases-final-version-of-accommodations-policy-for-ells/2013/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/common-core-group-details-test-accommodations/2013/07 The PARCC consortium outlines supports to be offered English-learners and students with disabilities on common-core-aligned assessments. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:29:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/common-core-group-details-test-accommodations/2013/07