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John Chavis opens a school for white and black students
In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 5.3
Newspaper advertisement (1808) for a school in Raleigh, taught by John Chavis. Chavis taught white students during the day and black students at night. Includes historical commentary.
Format: newspaper
The University of North Carolina opens
In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 5.6
The University of North Carolina held its opening ceremony on January 15, 1795, and soon after became the first state university to enroll students.
Format: article
Lord Dunmore's Proclamation
In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 3.5
Proclamation by the Royal Governor of Virginia, 1775, offering freedom to slaves and indentured servants who fought in the king's army against the colonial uprising. Includes historical commentary.
Format: proclamation
Rules for students and teachers
In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 5.2
Fictional description by Calvin Wiley (1819–1887) of the "Old Field School," a typical rural school of the late eighteenth century. The author lists rules that students were expected to obey, with punshments for disobedience. Includes historical commentary.
Format: book
The Declaration of Independence
In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 3.11
Text of the Declaration of Independence with historical commentary.
Format: declaration

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A change in how information is presented, or an alteration in how a test is administered (such as orally or in a different format) or test-taker is permitted to respond. Accommodations are made to take into account various learning and testing differences among students in order to provide equal opportunity to demonstrate knowledge or understanding.

See also Americans with Disabilities Act.

Additional information

Changes in format are understood to not significantly alter what the test measures, the academic level of the test, or the performance criteria. Reasonable accommodations are mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Examples and resources

"What is Meant by Accommodations" offers an expanded definition of accommodations, as well as instructional and assessment practices to assist students with learning disabilities.