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Welcome to the Accommodations Q&A Session for Spring 2017 Testing

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Topics1. Requesting ACT-approved accommodations in TAA2. Accommodations Decision Notification3. Requesting reconsideration4. Searching by status and completing an advanced search5. ACT-approved vs. non-college reportable6. Late Consideration7. Ordering Practice Materials

ACT phone: 800.553.6244, ext. 1788email: ACTStateAccoms@act.org

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• 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

• Training videos: • http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act-educator/states-and-

districts/district-testing/MidMarch-Administration.html

1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Resources

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https://readiness.act.org/ccr/app/home

1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: TAA URL

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Log In Screen

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Log In Screen

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA: Deadline

All requests for ACT- Approved Accommodations must be submitted by January 20, 2017

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Add Your Organization

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Add Your Organization

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Request TAA Access

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Request TAA Access

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Request TAA Access

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Search for Requests Before Entering a New Request

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Using the Blue Icon and Previous Button

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Examinee Details

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Testing Information

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Diagnosed Disabilities

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Plan Details

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Requested Accommodations

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Uploading Documentation

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1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations in TAA:Reviewing and Submitting the Request

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2. Accommodations Decision Notification

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3. Requesting Reconsideration

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4. Searching by Status of Requests

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4. Completing an Advanced Search

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4. Completing an Advanced Search: Download Search Results

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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

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6. Late Consideration

• 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

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7. Ordering Practice Materials

–Alternate format practice materials: http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Alt-Format-Practice-Tests-Order.pdf

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• 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

ACT Contact Information and Resources