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Note: This must be done by the published accommodations deadline for their preferred test date.  \nThe lists in this document describe the allowable accommodations that are available via National or Special testing. Please see the document National vs Special for high-level differences between National and Special testing.  \nAccommodations not listed: If a student needs an accommodation not listed in this document, they should work with their school official to request the unlisted accommodations in TAA, and ACT will consider the request on an individualized basis.  \nTest location: Students testing with approved accommodations and/or EL supports will test at a National test center or through Special testing (arranged with a school official during a designated published window) . ACT determines the test location based on authorized accommodations. All EL supports can be provided at a National test center.  \nNote: The student is responsible for bringing any authorized items to the test location. ACT will provide the test booklet (including large print or braille) and answer documents.  \nNational Testing Center  \nStandard Room  \nThe following accommodations can be provided at a National testing center in a standard room with examinees testing without accommodations or EL supports.  \nTiming  \n􀁺 Standard time  \nPresentation  \n􀁺 3x5 card or ruler for tracking  \n􀁺 Answer masking (3x5 card)  \n􀁺 Answer eliminator (marking off answers in the test booklet)  \n􀁺 Colored overlays  \n􀁺 Large-print testing materials  \n􀁺 Magnifier or highlighter  \n􀁺 Sign language interpreter to sign verbal instructions (not test items)  \n􀁺 Written copy of spoken instructions  \nResponse  \n􀁺 Mark answers in the test booklet  \nSetting  \n􀁺 Accessible calculator (nonstandard)  \n􀁺 Food, drink, or medication for examinees with medical needs  \n􀁺 Medical device (e.g., insulin pump, heart monitor) without a cell phone or other digital device to monitor the medical device  \n􀁺 Notification of time remaining (alternative to verbal warning)  \n􀁺 Preferential seating  \n􀁺 Service animal  \n􀁺 Wheelchair-accessibility  \nExtended Time Room  \nAll accommodations/EL supports allowed in a standard room at a National testing center can be provided in an extended time room.  \n􀁺 One and one-half time  \n􀁺 Small group  \nIndividual Room  \nAll accommodations/EL supports allowed in a standard or extended time room at a National testing center can be provided in a single room if any of the following supports are authorized.  \n􀁺 Stop-the-clock breaks (standard time)  \n􀁺 Fidget device  \n􀁺 Medical monitoring device paired with a cell phone or other digital device  \n􀁺 Noise buffer/ear plugs  \n􀁺 Read testing items out loud to self  \n􀁺 Stand/walk/pace  \nSpecial Testing  \nDate and time arranged with the school  \nAll accommodations listed for National testing can be provided through Special testing if the examinee is also approved for accommodations that require Special testing. Group testing is required for examinees with the same timing unless the authorized accommodation requires an individual administration.  \nSpecial Testing Accommodations  \nTiming  \n􀁺 One and one-half time, multiple days  \n􀁺 Double time, multiple days  \n􀁺 Triple time, multiple days  \n􀁺 Standard time, multiple days  \n􀁺 Double time on the writing test only (only applicable if the examinee registered with writing)  \n􀁺 ","cbCaiqzF9m9Mi8HE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqzF9m9Mi8HE","pdf",149537,"English","# Submitting a Request\n# Test Location and Authorized Materials\n# National Testing Center\n## Standard Room Accommodations\n## Extended Time Room\n## Individual Room\n# Special Testing","[{\"question\":\"How do students request accommodations or EL supports for paper testing?\",\"answer\":\"Students register to take the ACT test via MyACT® and work with a school official to submit the request in TAA for accommodations and/or EL supports, following the published accommodations deadline for the chosen test date.\"},{\"question\":\"What determines whether a student tests at a National test center or under Special testing?\",\"answer\":\"Test location is determined by the authorized accommodations. 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