Text to Speech Options in TIDE
Text to Speech Options
for Items and Stimuli
This document provides a brief overview of the options for Text to Speech (TTS) on the ELA and
Mathematics tests for Items and Stimuli.
Please see the Oregon Accessibility Manual (OAM) for specific policies on using Text to Speech with
students as a Designated Support and as an Accommodation
(http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=487
)
Text to Speech Options
Text to Speech can be enabled in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) for Items and
Stimuli across different grade levels, as shown in the table below. Please note that the policies for
when Text to Speech is allowed on the ELA test differs whether a student is receiving the resource as
a Designated Support or as an Accommodation. Students receiving TTS as a Designated Support
typically do not have an IEP or 504 plan. Students who receive TTS as an Accommodation have an
indicated need for this type of resource on their IEP or 504 plans.
Items and Stimuli
Students may see Stimuli accompanied by Items. Stimuli are the sections students are required to
read before attempting to answer the Item. In the image shown below, the Stimuli is on the left and
the Items are on the right.
