What are some testing accommodations?

Examples of the wide range of testing accommodations that may be required include:

Braille or large-print exam booklets;
Screen reading technology;
Scribes to transfer answers to Scantron bubble sheets or record dictated notes and essays;
Extended time;
Wheelchair-accessible testing stations;
Distraction-free rooms;

Can you get testing accommodations?

Testing accommodations are available to those with mental or physical disabilities as defined in Title 4, Division 1, Chapter 7, Rule 4.82 of the Rules of the State Bar of California (Admissions Rules).

Can you get accommodations for test anxiety?

Accommodations may include taking the test in a separate room or taking an untimed examination. Documentation supporting a diagnosis of test anxiety should include evidence of significant impairment in test performance.

How do I get ACT testing accommodations?

How to Apply for ACT Accommodations

Register online for the ACT test.
After you submit your online registration, you’ll get an email telling you how to work with your school to submit the documentation.
Your school will submit your request and the documentation.

Is test anxiety a formal diagnosis?

Anxiety is not a simple diagnosis. It’s not caused by a germ that can be detected in a blood test. It takes many forms and can also accompany other medical conditions.

What are two classroom accommodations examples?

Common accommodations

Listen to audio recordings instead of reading text.
Learn content from audiobooks, movies, videos, and digital media instead of reading print versions.
Work with fewer items per page or line.
Work with text in a larger print size.

What are the categories of accommodation?

Here are some of the most common types of accommodation that can be classified as catered.

Hotels. Hotels are the most traditional and most common types of accommodation.
Bed and breakfasts.
Guest houses and home-stays.
Chalets.
Youth hostels.
Cottages.
Apartments.
Boats.

What documentation is needed for ACT accommodations?

Supporting Documentation Supporting documentation must be current and may include but is not limited to: an EL Plan, official support or accommodations plan, English language proficiency assessment results, and/or confirmation of eligibility or participation in an English language program.

Do you need testing accommodations for the nyselat?

MLLs/ELLs may not receive testing accommodations for the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT) unless they have an IEP or a 504 Plan. How do IEP and 504 teams determine eligibility for testing accommodations?

What do you need to know about testing accommodations?

The testing accommodations students receive on the Specialized High Schools Admissions Tests are the same as the testing accommodations they receive on other assessments. For students with disabilities, testing accommodations must be documented on the IEP or 504 Plan.

Can a student with an IEP get testing accommodations?

Students with disabilities who have IEPs or 504 Plans may receive testing accommodations on all assessments, including New York State and New York City assessments, classroom assessments, and auditions.

Where can I get accommodations for the TASC test?

The New York State Education Department contracts with Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) for the development and scoring of the TASC, and the administration of accommodations as required by the American with Disabilities Act. Examinees apply for accommodations directly with DRC.