NCEO Reports: A Summary of the Research on the Effects of K–12 Test Accommodations: 2023 (#451)

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Part of the NCEO Reports series.
Author(s)
Marianna K Quanbeck, Virginia A Ressa, Linda Goldstone, Darrell H Peterson, Andrew R Hinkle, Kristin K Liu PhD
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Description

This report presents a synthesis of the research literature published in 2023 on testing accommodations for U.S. elementary and secondary students with disabilities. Most studies examined implementation practices and stakeholder perceptions of accommodations. Technology-based accommodations like magnification devices and text-to-speech were frequently studied. Key findings highlighted that accommodations were most effective when tailored to individual needs, and that teachers often lacked training despite feeling supported in decision-making.

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Date
September 2025 
Type
Report 
Edition
Number 451
Publisher
National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)

Topics

  • Educational accountability and assessment
    • Accessibility & Accommodations
    • English Learners with Disabilities
    • Students with Disabilities