Please call 18002600712 Passcode 430635 Topics Requesting ACTapproved accommodations and English Learner EL supports in TAA Decision Notification Requesting reconsideration Searching by status and completing an advanced search ID: 656856
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Welcome to the Accommodations Q&A Session for Spring 2018 Testing
Please call
:
1.800.260.0712
Passcode: 430635
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Topics
Requesting ACT-approved accommodations and English Learner (EL) supports in TAA
Decision Notification
Requesting reconsiderationSearching by status and completing an advanced searchCommon MisstepsACT-approved vs. non-college reportableLate ConsiderationOrdering Practice MaterialsTAA PIN Report
ACT phone: 800.553.6244, ext. 1788email: ACTStateAccoms@act.orgSlide3
The Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) Login Screen:
https
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readiness.act.org/ccr/app/homeTAA User Guide: www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/user-guide-test- accessibility-and-accommodations-2016-08-16.pdfTraining videos: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act- educator/accommodations.htmlConsent to Release Information to ACT http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/TAA%20Consent%2 0to%20Release%20Information%20to%20ACT.pdf1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations and English Learner Supports: ResourcesSlide4
ACT Approved Accommodations Policy for Documentation:
http
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www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/6368%20ACT%20P olicy%20for%20Documentation-Web.pdfACT Policy for Supporting English Learners: http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/secured/documents/act-policy-for- supporting-english-learners.pdfSuccess for You and Your Students: http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/SuccessforYouandY ourStudentsACTTestAccoms.pdfAccommodations vs. Arrangements: http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/AccomsvsArrangem ents-SandD.pdf1. Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations and English Learner Supports: ResourcesSlide5
https://readiness.act.org/ccr/app/home
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: TAA URLSlide6
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Log In ScreenSlide7
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Log In ScreenSlide8
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Deadline
All requests must be submitted by
February 2, 2018Slide9
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Add Your OrganizationSlide10
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Add Your OrganizationSlide11
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Request TAA AccessSlide12
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Request TAA AccessSlide13
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Request TAA AccessSlide14
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Search for Requests Before Entering a New Request Slide15
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Submitting an Action Required RequestSlide16
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Submitting an Action Required RequestSlide17
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Using the Blue Icon and Previous ButtonSlide18
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Examinee DetailsSlide19
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Examinee DetailsSlide20
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Testing InformationSlide21
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Reason for RequestSlide22
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Reason for RequestSlide23
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Reason for RequestSlide24
1. Submitting Requests in TAA:
Plan DetailsSlide25
1. Submitting Requests in TAA:
Plan DetailsSlide26
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Requested Accommodations and SupportsSlide27
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Uploading DocumentationSlide28
1. Submitting Requests in TAA: Reviewing and Submitting the RequestSlide29
2. Decision NotificationSlide30
3. Requesting ReconsiderationSlide31
4. Searching by Status of RequestsSlide32
4. Completing an Advanced SearchSlide33
4. Completing an Advanced Search: Download Search ResultsSlide34
5. Common Missteps
Request will violate constructs being tested (e.g. translated test questions)
Missed deadline for requesting approval
Documentation does not support Requested accommodation is not included on the planRequested accommodation not supported by diagnosis/categorization (e.g. OHI/ADHD – Human Reader)Incompatible accommodations requested (e.g. Small group and Stop the clock breaks)Slide35
6. ACT-Approved vs. Non-College Reportable
ACT-Approved
Result in college reportable scores
Request neededACT approves timing and ships materials in a kitNon-College Reportable NOT college reportable, used for accountabilityNo request is neededSchool staff determine timing and accommodations/supportsSchool staff orders materials via PAnextSlide36
7. Late Consideration
Complete the Late Consideration Form
Criteria:
Newly Enrolled or ClassifiedNewly Identified Disability or EL statusMedical EmergencySubmit request in TAAUpload the completed late consideration form under Other DocumentationSlide37
8. Ordering Practice Materials
Alternate format practice materials:
http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Alt-Format-Practice-Tests-Order.pdfSlide38
9. TAA PIN Report
In
PANext
, under reports, click on select an action, then click on operational reports. Slide39
9. TAA PIN Report
On the left hand side below report categories, checkmark student & registration. Then click on Student Tests with TAA PIN Slide40
9. TAA PIN Report
The filtered organization is already determined (selected on the top right hand corner). On the drop down menu for test select The ACT. Under the accommodation status select retrieved then refresh report and download the report. Slide41
Phone: 800.553.6244, ext. 1788
Email:
ACTStateAccoms@act.orgACT Contact Information and Resources