| Eligibility to Request Extended Time
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- Professionally diagnosed condition.
- Appropriate documentation on file at school.
- Extended time used on tests in school due to disability.
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- Professionally diagnosed condition.
- Appropriate documentation on file at school.
- Extended time used on tests in school due to disability.
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| 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-point) or large type (18-point) test booklet.
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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, audio DVDs, or a reader; or a scribe or computer for essays.
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| 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.
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- 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).
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| 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.
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- 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.
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| Forms and Documentation to Submit |
- 2009–2010 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 no current IEP, Section 504, or accommodations plan, include exceptions information and complete documentation specified on application.
- 2009–2010 ACT National Registration Folder
- Payment of basic fee — $32 ACT (No Writing);
$47 ACT Plus Writing; plus late fee if postmarked after regular deadline.
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- 2009–2010 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 no current IEP, Section 504, or accommodations plan, include exceptions information and complete documentation specified on request.
- Do not register.
- Payment of basic fee for test location:
U.S., U.S. territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada: $32 ACT (No Writing); $47 ACT Plus Writing
Other locations: $58 ACT (No Writing); $73 ACT Plus Writing (Oct., Dec., and April only)
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| Test Dates, Deadlines, and Retest Restrictions |
| Test Date |
Postmark Deadline |
| Sept. 12, 2009 |
Aug. 7, 2009 |
| Oct. 24, 2009 |
Sept. 18, 2009 |
| Dec. 12, 2009 |
Nov. 6, 2009 |
| Feb. 6, 2010 |
Jan. 5, 2010 |
| Apr. 10, 2010 |
Mar. 5, 2010 |
| June 12, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 |
- May not test both National and Special within 60 days.
- Check test center and test date availability.
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- ACT (No Writing) available September 12, 2009, through June 26, 2010; submit request at least 4 weeks before test date (6 weeks preferred); 60 days minimum between repeat Special Testing.
- ACT Plus Writing administered only during testing windows below; submit request by deadline listed.
| Testing Window |
Postmark Deadline |
| Sept. 12 – 26, 2009 |
Aug. 7, 2009 |
| Oct. 24 – Nov. 7, 2009 |
Sept. 18, 2009 |
| Dec. 12 – 26, 2009 |
Nov. 6, 2009 |
| Feb. 6 – 20, 2010 |
Jan. 5, 2010 |
| Apr. 10 – 24, 2010 |
Mar. 5, 2010 |
| June 12 – 26, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 |
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| 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.
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- 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.
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| Test Information Release |
Copy of questions and answers available for extra fee after December, April, and June test dates. |
Not available through Special Testing.
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Contacting ACT
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
central time,
M – F |
ACT Registration
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)
Fax: 319/339-3032 |
ACT Special Testing
301 ACT Drive
PO Box 4028
Iowa City, IA 52243-4028
Phone: 319/337-1332 (Voice)
319/337-1701 (TDD)
Fax: 319/337-1285 |
