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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/primary source
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
John F. Kennedy
In Postwar North Carolina, page 1.7
An overview of the presidency of John F. Kennedy, 1961–63, including his management of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Format: article
Improving school houses
In North Carolina in the early 20th century, page 2.3
Report by the The Woman's Association for the Betterment of Public School Houses, 1906, on improvements made to the Snow Hill School in Greene County, North Carolina. Describes conditions in rural schools at the time. Includes photographs and historical background.
Format: report/primary source
Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

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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.