The manual also outlines specific guidelines to use to determine if students qualify for this accommodation, for example, non-readers or students with severe decoding deficits (not students reading below grade level). The most recent Georgia Department of Education Accommodations Manual states that this is a conditional accommodation and should be used sparingly. Now the state is closely monitoring the use of this accommodation. The state of Georgia has been accused of overusing this accommodation. Most states do not allow students with special needs to have the oral reading of the reading passages. It asks for specific ways in which the examinee used accommodations in their class.Testing accommodations for students with special needs has become a very controversial topic in some states. The test coordinator and sign language interpreter must complete and submit these forms when applicable.Ī teacher at the examinee’s school may complete this form as supporting documentation to be uploaded in TAA. Sign Language Interpreter Certification Form and Request for Payment Form (PDF) These materials may be checked out by students or used to simulate a practice session in school.
#Special accommodations for free#
Is used to place an order for free alternate formats of the ACT practice test. Order Form for Alternate Format Practice Tests (PDF)
#Special accommodations how to#
Includes MyACT and TAA communications, how to find student's TAA request file, and why it is important to have only one TAA PIN.Įxceptions Statement Form and Checklist (PDF)Įxaminees who do not currently have an official accommodations plan, EL support plan, IEP, or 504 plan can submit the Exceptions Statement Form to support their request.
Test Accommodations Coordinator Training in TAA (Video)īrief video explaining how to request accommodations for students after they have registered for the ACT. Use these resources as you help make a difference for underrepresented students. Test Coordinator Policies for ACT Special Testing (PDF)īrief outline of policies and requirements for a qualified member of the school staff to serve as the test coordinator for Special testing. Information on how to apply new test dates in TAA for students retesting with accommodations.
Requesting Accommodations using a Voucher for the ACT (PDF) Instructions for how to access and navigate the TAA system. Test Accessibility and Accommodations User Guide (PDF) Information for Test Coordinators about requesting accommodations for examinees with disabilities and supports for English learners. Quick Start Guide for Requesting Accoms/Supports (PDF) Guidelines and a detailed list of approved word-to-word dictionaries for use by examinees approved for English learner supports.įor examinees using the practice USB materials to prepare for Special testing Resources for Educators Policies and User Guides File Name and LinkĪCT-Approved Bilingual Word-to-Word Dictionaries (PDF) Details about accommodations or EL supports will be shared only with the testing staff and will not be released to anyone else, including score report recipients. The only exceptions are for those instances in which an examinee’s accommodation/support-related documents and information are the subject of a subpoena or other court order, or an enforceable request from a government entity. ACT will treat all information provided to support accommodations and EL supports requests as confidential and will use it solely to determine eligibility.
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