STAAR Program Overview

The Texas Assessment Program is a statewide testing program that includes the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®), STAAR Alternate 2, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), and TELPAS Alternate. The Texas Assessment Program is designed to measure the extent to which a student has learned and is able to apply the defined knowledge and skills at each tested grade or the extent to which a student has developed English language proficiency. These required assessments were created to fulfill both state and federal requirements.

For more information, click on the STAAR Assesment links below:

• STAAR
• STAAR Alternate 2
• TELPAS
• TELPAS Alternate
   

Designated Supports – STAAR

Designated supports are locally-approved supports for students who meet eligibility criteria. Each policy document includes a description of the designated support, the assessment the support applies to, eligibility criteria, and other information.

Please see the Designated Support information below:

• Basic Transcribing
• Braille and Refreshable Braille
• Calculation Aids
• Content and Language Supports
• Individualized Structured Reminders
• Large Print
• Manipulating Test Materials
• Mathematics Manipulatives
• Oral and Signed Administration
• Spelling Assistance
• Supplemental Aids