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ACT Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities 2009–2010

2009–2010 Extended Time National Testing Special Testing
Eligibility to Request Extended Time
  • Professionally diagnosed condition.
  • Appropriate documentation on file at school.
  • Extended time used on tests in school due to disability.
  • Professionally diagnosed condition.
  • Appropriate documentation on file at school.
  • Extended time used on tests in school due to disability.
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.
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.
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
  • 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.
  • 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)
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.
  • 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
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 extra fee after December, April, and June test dates. Not available through Special Testing.
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

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