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Central time |\n| First day of the testing window: | 6:00 a. m.–6:00 p. m. Central time |\n\nContact Information for Testing Staff  \n\n| Type of Question | Phone | Contact Form / Email |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| General, technical, standard time | 800.553.6244, ext. 2800 | [act.org/stateanddistrict/contactus](act.org/stateanddistrict/contactus) |\n| Accommodations, English learner supports | 800.553.6244, ext. 1788 | [ACTStateAccoms@act.org](ACTStateAccoms@act.org) |\n\nNote: The toll-free numbers are for testing staff only. Please do not give these numbers to examinees or parents. Examinees and parents can be directed to [https://www.act.org/](https://www.act.org/)[ ](https://www.act.org/)content/act/en/contact-act. html.  \nInstructions for how to collect, pack, and return materials to ACT can be found in your TCM Post-Test Checklist at the end of this manual. Materials can be returned to the following addresses:  \nWhite Answer Document Box with Processing Envelope:  \nACT Processing Center  \n9200 Earhart Lane  \nCedar Rapids, IA, 52404  \nBoxes with Secure Test Materials:  \nACT Processing Center  \n7405 Irish Drive SW  \nCedar Rapids, IA, 52404  \n© 2026 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved. MA23006ACT.CJ22700 2025.01.12  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe Printable Test Administration Manual contains all test coordinator policy modules and the pre-test and post-test checklists that are located in ACT Test Center Manager (TCM) in one, printer-ready pdf. It is to be used as guidance as you learn more about TCM and how to access and utilize test administration content.  \nThe TCM verbal task cards/instructions are not included in this manual. If you are looking for a printable resource outside of TCM, you may access the Printable TCM Task Cards for online testing or the Test Day Instructions for paper testing. 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