Can an ELL with a disability have any accommodations that the IEP team determines
that the student needs on a test, even if the state does not offer that accommodation?

• Some accommodations interfere with the knowledge and skills that a test is intended to measure. For this reason, some accommodations may not be used during testing.
• In some cases, IEP team members may recommend an accommodation that is not permitted on a state or other assessment.
• Team members should consider whether the accommodation interferes with the knowledge and skills the test is intended to measure. If the appropriateness of using an accommodation is unclear, team members should contact district or state personnel.
• Be sure to check state policies to learn more about requesting an accommodation that has not been explicitly approved for use on a state assessment.