Special Education & Accommodations Flashcards
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A student's IEP includes extended time for tests at school, but the student has never previously applied for ACT accommodations. How far in advance of the test date should the accommodation request typically be submitted?
Answer: At least 5–7 weeks before the test date
ACT recommends submitting accommodation requests approximately 5–7 weeks before the test date to allow sufficient time for review and approval.
During an ACT testing session, a student with an approved 'separate testing room' accommodation is placed in a room with 8 other students receiving various accommodations. Is this arrangement compliant?
Answer: Yes, a separate room simply means a room apart from the standard testing room and may include other students
A 'separate testing room' means a space distinct from the main testing room; it may include multiple students with various accommodations as long as proper supervision is maintained.
A student is approved for the ACT with a 'preferential seating' accommodation. As the test coordinator, what is your primary obligation?
Answer: Place the student in a location that minimizes their specific barriers, such as near an exit or away from distractions
Preferential seating means placing the student in a location that addresses their specific disability-related needs, such as minimizing distractions or improving accessibility.
Which scenario correctly describes when a student DOES NOT need new ACT accommodation documentation?
Answer: When the student previously received approval and is retesting within the approval period
ACT accommodation approvals remain valid for a defined period; students retesting within that period do not need to resubmit documentation.
A student with anxiety disorder requests the ACT accommodation of 'stop-the-clock breaks.' What does this accommodation specifically allow?
Answer: The student's test timer pauses during approved breaks, so break time does not count against testing time
Stop-the-clock breaks allow the timer to pause during breaks, ensuring the student receives the full allotted testing time without break time reducing it.
Under ACT policy, which professional is NOT typically qualified to document a learning disability for accommodation purposes?
Answer: Licensed clinical social worker acting as a primary evaluator
A licensed clinical social worker is not typically qualified to conduct or certify psychoeducational evaluations for learning disabilities; that requires a psychologist or diagnostician.
A student with a physical disability that affects writing speed is approved for extended time. The test coordinator must ensure that the extended-time room has which of the following?
Answer: An accurate and visible timing method that the proctor uses to track the adjusted time
The proctor must use a reliable timing method to accurately enforce the approved extended time; without precise timekeeping, the accommodation cannot be properly administered.