National Versus Special Testing:

Which Type of Accommodations or English Learner Supports to Select

National Testing

Select national if you can test at a test center and need an additional accommodation or English learner support.

Examples include:

  • One and one-half time extension
  • Wheelchair accessiblity
  • Large Print (18 pt font) test booklet
  • Writer/scribe to assist with recording responses in the test bookletPreferential seating to be able to lip-read spoken instructions
  • Sign language interpreter to sign spoken instructions (not test items)
  • Use of word to word approved bilingual dictionary/glossary

Special Testing

Select special if you have documented disabilities requiring accommodations that cannot be provided at a test center. Examples include:

  • More than 50% time extension or testing over multiple days
  • Alternate test formats (braille, audio, or a reader)
  • Use of a scribe or computer for the writing test or extended time on the writing test only

For more information on the accommodations and EL support process, see Accommodations.

If you have further questions, you may contact us at act.org/contactaccom