Accommodations for High Stakes Tests

How exactly do you apply for accommodations on high stakes tests, such as the ACT?

Part of Langsford’s mission is to provide our community and fellow educators with up-to-date information and research about learning. To support this mission, Langsford recently hosted approximately 50 local school administrators, learning resource personnel, and psychologists to hear ACT Senior Learning Specialist Meredith Townley and ACT Director of Accommodations Susan Michaelson present Accommodations for High Stakes Tests.

Meredith and Susan explained the available accommodations that can be made for students taking the ACT, as well as who qualifies for them and the application process. They also listed a few pitfalls that may result in the delay or even denial of the request for accommodations.

To take a glimpse at what we learned at this presentation, check out the presentation slides and lecture notes below!

Presentation Slides

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