For students testing on Chromebooks, the TDS will use the Chrome OS built-in mouse pointer and cursors when the cursor approaches the edge of the TDS, where a student’s mouse pointer support was previously minimized.
Supported versions of JAWS are 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The following assistive technologies are now supported:
Cadence (RBD)
Monarch (RBD)
The following assistive technologies are no longer supported:
Braille Edge 40 (RBD)
PCEye Mini with Windows Control (ACI device)
Windows Speech Recognition (Windows 10 speech-to-text application)
Designated Supports
Sensory items was added as a non-embedded designated support. Formerly, this resource was categorized as a non-embedded accommodation.
Accommodations
Sensory items was removed as a non-embedded accommodation and recategorized as a non-embedded designated support.
CAASPP
Designated Supports
Patty paper was added as a non-embedded designated support for the Smarter Balanced for Mathematics.
The embedded translations (Spanish stacked–dual language) designated support was renamed to “dual-language translations and translated test directions in Spanish.”
Accommodations
The calculator non-embedded accommodation for the Smarter Balanced for Mathematics was renamed “specialized calculator.”
ELPAC
The ELPAC embedded pause or replay audio designated support for the Listening domain is available to all K–12 students.
