Extra time in AP exams for slow processing speed
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Anonymous
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DS is in middle school and doing well with IEP which allows him to have extra time on tests.
Does having this in IEP ensures that he gets this accommodation in AP exams in high school or some doctor's note or some testing needs to be done again in high school? He was tested in elementary and his processing speed was less than 1 percentile. I don't know how accurate these tests are, but it showed that he needed help with extra time. At that time school performed all the tests, but if needed we can just have him tested outside and provide documents to school before he enters high school. In short, how do kids with extra processing speed get this accommodation in high school? Any input will be highly appreciated. |
Anonymous
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You have to apply directly to the College Board to get accommodations for AP exams and the PSAT/SAT. Some school systems require that request to go through the counseling office, but the qualifying requirements and process for applying is outlined on the CB website.
From what I understand, the CB generally won't approve accommodations if it the student isn't already getting them from the school. But I don't know that 100% for sure, so maybe someone else can weigh in if they've been successful getting extra time without having a specific accommodation written into the 504/IEP. So when you meet with the high school counselor for the first time, you'll want to confirm that the extra-time accommodation for classroom tests is still in the IEP. At that point, you could also ask about the procedure for applying to the College Board for similar accommodations. Also, the first time he needs to use the accommodations for one of those standardized tests, you'll want to be extra-sure the school is aware of the accommodation and has a plan for meeting it. And be sure he knows exactly what will happen on the day. I've heard lots of stories about kids not being given their accommodations on test day, either because they didn't know where to go, weren't sure how/when to remind the test administrator they were eligible for it, or because the school hadn't set up a separate area for those students. |
Anonymous
| As a freshman, have the HS counselor apply to College Board (SAT and APs) and ACT -- both of ours ended with with APs through College Board and ACT for standardized tests. Neither of those organizations like it when you wait until junior year to apply and are more likely to reject at that point. Also, you'll breathe easier knowing you've taken care of this long before you have to. |
Anonymous
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Thank you for answers. So it seems as long as it's listed in IEP and you ask the counselor when you enter high school it happens without any additional tests by College Board.
Also, thanks for pointing out that first time when you are using it be extra careful to make sure kid is getting it. |
Anonymous
| OP here. he has it in his IEP and with extra time he is able to do very well. Some time teacher forgets it and he does not do that well without extra time. I just wanted to make sure the process for high school. |
Anonymous
The school needs to document both that he has it on his IEP, and that he uses it. Sometimes you'll have a kid who has extra time written into an IEP but always turns in the test before the end of regular time for whatever reason, whether it's because they don't really need it, or because they are embarrassed, or because they would rather get a lower grade than take time out of their free time to finish. Those kids may not qualify. |
Anonymous
| Your kid is in middle school, and you are worried about AP exams? |
Anonymous
| Once the College Board approves the accommodation, it is good for all College Board tests throughout high school. You don’t have to apply separately for the PSAT, SAT, APs, subject matter tests. |
Anonymous
| Yes. If you have an 8th grader, they are headed to HS next year and you need this lined up long before their 9th grade AP exams. If the College Board rejects the application, you need time to appeal. |
Anonymous
Less than 10 months for HS. Am I too early? He has done well in studies and likely to take AP courses. That's why I thought to ask here. |
Anonymous
I'd worry about it next year at HS with the HS counselors. They know how to manage this when a kid has an accommodation for extra time. |
Anonymous
| Id be more worried about a slow processor getting though a bunch of AP classes and all the study materials, not just the exam. |
Anonymous
I have a 4th grader slow processor/profoundly gifted and I am reading with interest. No, you’re not too early - thank you for asking. It’s hard for people who don’t know what it’s like to have a gifted but not speedy kid - it’s so frustrating to watch and it’s hard to imagine before you see it with your own eyes. Thanks again for asking. |
Anonymous
You obviously haven't gone through the IEP process. No accommodation is easy so I appreciate this Mom's post. I asked about SATs/ACTs/AP exams at our transition to HS meeting and the HS counselor (who was there) said it would get taken care of freshman year but I will definitely follow up. |
Anonymous
You are not doing it too early. You're doing it perfectly on time. The HS process has already started for an 8th grader. |