What exactly do I need from doctor to get accommodations for ACT test?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone had to have their school administer the ACT individually to their child (rather than them taking it at a designated testing center) because of the type of accommodations required?

That's the situation we are in, and I'm trying to figure out how a test date is determined. The ACT seems to give the schools a 3-week window.

I think for things like diabetes where the kid needs to be able to check/treat blood sugar levels, they can accommodate in small groups or individually.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can do it on your own,or you can have the school do it, but it is really rare that a kid gets accommodations for ACT or CB without having an IEP or 504. You need a letter from the dr stating why he needs the accommodations. I was an SSD for a school and can tell you that they will deny you.

Not at all true for private school students, where IEP and 504 law/plans don't apply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone had to have their school administer the ACT individually to their child (rather than them taking it at a designated testing center) because of the type of accommodations required?

That's the situation we are in, and I'm trying to figure out how a test date is determined. The ACT seems to give the schools a 3-week window.

I think for things like diabetes where the kid needs to be able to check/treat blood sugar levels, they can accommodate in small groups or individually.

Private schools do thi all the time. Your school will tell you when in that window they will administer the test - it's usually on the weekend in the AM