ACT Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities 2012–2013

2012–2013

Extended Time National Testing

Special Testing

Eligibility to Request Extended Time

Which Type of Testing to Request

Apply for Extended Time National Testing if the student:

• Normally uses up to time-and-a-half for tests in school
  AND
• Can use a regular type (10-pt.) or large type (18-pt.) test booklet
  AND
• Will test at a test center in the U.S., U.S. territories, Puerto Rico, or Canada.

Request Special Testing only if the student:

• Normally uses more than time-and-a-half on tests (or uses extended time only on writing tests), or
• Requires testing over multiple days due to the nature of the disability, or
• Normally uses alternate test formats such as Braille, cassettes, DVDs, or a reader; or a scribe or computer for essays (available only for students whose disabilities prevent them from writing independently) or
• Needs extended time or alternate formats and will test outside the U.S. or Canada.

Testing Time Authorized

• Time-and-a-half: 5 hours total for ACT (No Writing) or 5 hours and 45 minutes total for ACT Plus Writing (includes breaks between tests).
• Self-paced within total time allowed.
• Must complete all tests in a single session.
• Timing guidelines based on test format and disability diagnosis.
• Time for each test individually monitored.
• May request to test over multiple days (at least one test per day).

Other Accommodations

• Requests for accommodations must be warranted by documentation submitted.
• On written request, supported by documentation, may be authorized to bring a sign language interpreter for spoken instructions, etc.
• Requests for accommodations must be warranted by documentation submitted.
• On written request, supported by documentation, may be authorized for assistance marking answers, magnifying device, reader, Braille device, etc.

Forms and Documentation to Submit

• 2012–2013 Application for ACT Extended Time National Testing
• Supporting documentation required:
  • If first diagnosed within last 3 years, complete documentation required.
  • Copy of test accommodations pages from most current IEP, Section 504 Plan, or official accommodations plan. If plan has been in place less than 3 years, complete documentation required.
  • If no current IEP, Section 504, or accommodations plan, include exceptions information and complete documentation specified on application.
• A copy of your ticket (or your ACT ID) for the test date for which you are requesting extended time.

• 2012–2013 Request for ACT Special Testing
• Supporting documentation required:
  • If first diagnosed within last 3 years, complete documentation required.
  • Copy of test accommodations pages from most current IEP, Section 504 Plan, or official accommodations plan. If plan has been in place less than 3 years, complete documentation required.
  • If no current IEP, Section 504, or accommodations plan, include exceptions information and complete documentation specified on request form.
• Do not register online or complete a registration folder.
• Payment of basic fee for test location:
  U.S., U.S. territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada: $35 ACT (No Writing); $50.50 ACT Plus Writing
  Other locations: (add $30 international surcharge) $65 ACT (No Writing); $80.50 ACT Plus Writing (not offered in Sept. or Feb.).

Test Dates or Testing Windows, Deadlines, and Retest Restrictions

Test Date	Postmark Deadline
Sept. 8, 2012	Aug. 17, 2012
Oct. 27, 2012	Sept. 21, 2012
Dec. 8, 2012	Nov. 9, 2012
Feb. 9, 2013	Jan. 11, 2013
Apr. 13, 2013	Mar. 8, 2013
June 8, 2013	May 3, 2013

• Check test center and test date availability and retest restriction information.

• ACT (No Writing) and ACT Plus Writing available only during testing windows below (not outside U.S. and Canada in Sept. or Feb.); submit request by deadline listed below. (Deadlines are receipt deadlines outside U.S. and Canada.).

Testing Window	Postmark Deadline
Sept. 8–30, 2012	Aug. 17, 2012
Oct. 27–Nov. 18, 2012	Sept. 21, 2012
Dec. 8–30, 2012	Nov. 9, 2012
Feb. 9–March 3, 2013	Jan. 11, 2013
Apr. 13–May 5, 2013	Mar. 8, 2013
June 8–30, 2013	May 3, 2013

Test Location and Supervisor Qualifications

• At scheduled national test centers; administered in small groups (usually no more than 10 in extended time room).
• Supervisor must meet required qualifications.
• Normally, at school attended by student; if alternate location, explanation required; administered individually or in small groups separated by timing code.
• Supervisor must meet required qualifications.

Test Information Release

Copy of questions and answers available for additional fee after December, April, and June test dates.

Not available through Special Testing.

ACT Extended Time National Testing
301 ACT Drive
PO Box 4068
Iowa City, IA 52243-4068
Phone: 319.337.1851 (Extended time questions)
319.337.1270 (to order materials)

ACT Special Testing
301 ACT Drive
PO Box 4028
Iowa City, IA 52243-4028
Phone: 319.337.1332 (Voice)
319.337.1701 (TDD)