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Students
with identified physical or learning-disabilities may want to investigate
the programs and services which are specifically designed to meet
their post-secondary educational needs. Students may want to make
use of preparatory programs which help them identify individual learning
styles and develop organizational and study skills that maximize their
strengths. Within a four-year college there are often special programs
for learning-disabled students which provide academic advising, tutorial
support, and help in coordinating special services necessary for the
student to function in regular classes. These programs also frequently
provide non-credit courses which help the student identify his or
her learning style and develop appropriate compensatory skills. There
is often a separate admissions process to enter an L.D. program. Even
in colleges which provide no special programs for learning-disabled
students, individuals with learning disabilities may take advantage
of tutorial or other support services which are available to all students,
and students may request appropriate modifications, such as extended
time testing, taping of lectures, etc.
As students explore post-secondary options, they should raise questions
in each college setting about the availability of support services,
the presence of trained L.D. specialists, and the provision for classroom
modification, if necessary. In most instances, students should indicate
in the application process the nature of the learning disability services
they have received in high school, and the nature of accommodations
that will be necessary in college, if any. If the school has a special
learning support program, the student should also be in contact with
the director of that program during the admissions process. Colleges
which have a program for learning-disabled students frequently require
professional assessments which document and identify the specific
learning disability of the student who is applying.
Students should seek help from their guidance counselor or resource
teacher about specific programs and application procedures. |
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| Guidelines
for Special Administration of PSAT, SAT, ACT for Students with Disabilities |
Students may be eligible for untimed
or extended-time SATs, PSATs, and ACTs based on documented special
learning needs. Typically, these needs would be described in an Individualized
Educational Plan (IEP). They may also be founded on signed documents
obtained from any of the following: physician, psychologist, child-study
team, or learning disabilities specialist. The documents must adhere
to the guidelines established by The College Board Testing Program
or ACT Testing Program as described in their brochures. Students must
receive the same accommodations in school as they are requesting of
The College Board or ACT. There are opportunities for both extended
time and untimed tests.
If you have a documented disability, you may take an SAT program test
with accommodations appropriate to your disability which is called
a non-standard administration. To receive testing accommodations you
must meet the eligibility criteria explained in the publication SAT
Services for Students with Disabilities: Information for Students
and Educators. You can pick up this publication from Mrs. Maria Nardone,
room 309 Science building. Extended time is also available from ACT.
Each year the Guidance Department publicizes the schedule of testing
for the PSAT, ACT, and SAT Tests.
Students applying for extended time PSATs must indicate so on the registration when
signing up. The Testing Coordinator will then arrange for extended time to be
given on the day of the testing.
Questions regarding special testing arrangements and dates for in-school
testing can be directed to Mrs. Maria Nardone, 781-861-2320, ext.
3092. |
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