California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix

The California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix displays the embedded and non-embedded universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations (UDAs) allowed as part of the ELPAC system 34 CFR section 200.6(i). The appropriate use of UDAs on the ELPAC tests is restricted to only those identified in this document. These accessibility resources do not affect the scoring of a student’s test. These resources apply to the Initial ELPAC, Initial Alternate ELPAC, Summative ELPAC, and Summative Alternate ELPAC.

Embedded Versus Non-Embedded Resources

Some resources are embedded into the technology platform for the computer-administered CAASPP and ELPAC tests. Other resources are considered non-embedded since they are provided by the local educational agency (LEA).

• Embedded resources are digitally delivered as part of the technology platform for the computer-based assessments.
• Non-embedded resources are available when provided by the LEA for either computer-administered or special-form tests, such as braille and large print.

Unlisted Resources

An unlisted resource is an instructional resource that a student regularly uses in daily instruction, assessment, or both, that has not been previously identified as a universal tool, designated support, or accommodation. Unlisted resources shall be made available if specified in the eligible student’s IEP or Section 504 plan (5 CCR 11518.37[a]). The California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix includes a list of pre-identified unlisted resources that have been determined to change the construct being measured. LEAs are required to submit a request for an unlisted resource in TOMS. The CDE reviews each request to determine if there is a change to the test construct. If the unlisted resource changes the construct being measured, then the student will be automatically assigned the lowest obtainable scale score for that domain or test (5 CCR Section 11518.37 [d][1]).