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COLLEGE BOARD
• Students are approved for accommodations at school for four school months (in most circumstances).
• Parent consent form is on file with the Learning Specialist.
• e Learning Specialist submits requests directly to the College Board and attests to the fact that the
student has needed and used the same accommodations for school tests and exams that are requested
for standardized tests. e College Board requires supporting documentation including an evaluation
report and the Academic Support Plan.
• More information on eligibility: https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/eligibility
• More information on requesting accommodations: https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-
accommodations/requesting-accommodations
ACT – General information: https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/
Accommodations-Infographic-Student.pdf
• Student registers for ACT and indicates the need for accommodations.
• Requested accommodations must be the same as those provided for school tests. See examples here:
http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Accommodations-National-Special.pdf
• Student receives an email from ACT with instructions to forward registration information to the
school official (Learning Specialist)
• Forward a signed "Consent to Release Information" to Learning Specialist
• e school official (Learning Specialist) submits the request with supporting documentation
(examples are 504 Plan, IEP and/or official accommodations plan) and attests to the fact that the
requested accommodations are afforded for school tests and exams.
• ACT informs Learning Specialist of approval or denial of request
• Learning Specialist forwards Decision Notification to the student.
• More detailed information: https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/
QuickStartGuideforRequestingAccomsSupports.pdf
Release for Communications with Physician: Sometimes, the documentation received from the
physician may raise questions or be unclear as to the recommendations. For that reason, the parent(s)
must sign a Release of Information form, permitting the School to contact the medical professional, when
necessary. In addition, if there is any cost associated with the physician's cooperation (i.e. to answer a set of
questions submitted, etc.), the parent must agree to bear the costs of such process.
Assessment of Request: Once the School has received the parent's request and medical documentation,
appropriate persons within the administration will meet with the parent to clarify information and to
discuss whether the School will be able to implement the accommodation requested. In some cases,
the parent may be asked to provide (at the parent's cost) any special equipment needed, training for the
school's staff, or other associated matters. In addition, the School may advise the parent that the School
will allow a particular accommodation, but the full responsibility for doing so will rest with the parent.
Limitations on Requests: Please understand that the School is not a medical facility and does not have
the personnel, training, or equipment to handle certain types of medical procedures best left to the student,
parent, or physician. Examples of accommodations made for students include appropriate classroom
locations, extended time on tests, use of computers, and/or dispensing with medication through the Clinic.
