Welcome to the Accommodations Q&A Session for Spring 2017 Testing Please call: 1.800.260.0702 Access code: 403960 Welcome to the accommodations Q&A session for Fall 2016 testing.
Topics Please call: 1.800.260.0702 Access code: 403960 Requesting ACT-approved accommodations in the Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) System Accommodations Decision Notification Requesting reconsideration Searching by status and completing an advanced search ACT-approved vs. non-college reportable Late Consideration Ordering Practice Materials My name is ___, and I am helping facilitate today’s session. I have Katie Featherston, who is the Senior Manager of ACT’s Test Accommodations department here with me. She will answer general questions about accommodations, and will discuss the following topics: requesting ACT-approved accommodations using our Test Accessibility and Accommodations System that we refer to as TAA how to access the Accommodations Decision Notification requesting reconsideration Searching by status or completing an advanced search the Late Consideration Form, which is used in limited circumstances after the ACT-approved accommodations request deadline has passed ACT-approved accommodations versus non-college reportable accommodations, and ordering practice materials If you have student specific questions, please call our toll-free number, or send our accommodations team an email. ACT Accommodations Phone: 800.553.6244, ext. 1788 Email: ACTStateAccoms@act.org
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Resources The Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) Login Screen: https://readiness.act.org/ccr/app/home Accommodations on the ACT® Test: http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/AccomsonACTStateandDistrict.pdf TAA User Guide: http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/user-guide-test-accessibility-and-accommodations-2016-08-16.pdf Multiple training videos under Accommodations Training heading: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-district-solutions/mississippi.html
https://readiness.act.org/ccr/app/home 1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: TAA URL https://readiness.act.org/ccr/app/home
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Log In Screen
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Log In Screen
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Deadline All requests for ACT- Approved Accommodations must be submitted by January 20, 2017
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Add Your Organization
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Add Your Organization
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Request TAA Access
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Request TAA Access
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Request TAA Access
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Search for Requests Before Entering a New Request
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Using the Blue Icon and Previous Button
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Examinee Details
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Testing Information
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Diagnosed Disabilities
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Plan Details
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Requested Accommodations
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Uploading Documentation
1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Reviewing and Submitting the Request
2. Accommodations Decision Notification
3. Requesting Reconsideration
4. Searching by Status of Requests
4. Completing an Advanced Search
4. Completing an Advanced Search: Download Search Results
ACT-Approved Accommodations 5. ACT-Approved vs. Non-College Reportable ACT-Approved Accommodations Result in college reportable scores Request needed ACT approves timing and ships materials in a kit Non-College Reportable Accommodations NOT college reportable, used for accountability No request is needed ACT provides overage of accommodations materials to be used for non-college reportable administrations School staff determine timing and accommodations
Complete the Late Consideration Form Criteria: Newly Enrolled or Classified Newly Identified Disability Medical Emergency Submit request in TAA Upload the completed late consideration form under Other Documentation
7. Ordering Practice Materials Alternate format practice materials: http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Alt-Format-Practice-Tests-Order.pdf
ACT Contact Information and Resources Phone: 800.553.6244, ext. 1788 Email: ACTStateAccoms@act.org Test Accessibility and Accommodations System Login Screen: https://readiness.act.org/ccr/app/home Accommodations on the ACT® Test: http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/AccomsonACTStateandDistrict.pdf TAA User Guide: http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/user-guide-test-accessibility-and-accommodations-2016-08-16.pdf If you have questions not answered in today’s session, please contact us.