Triennial IEP and College Board accomidations

Maystarmom
Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:35:10 +0000

Hi there @LKnomad

I responded on a different chain regarding timed and untimed testing for the SAT (DD didn’t try for ACT):

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/learning-differences-challenges-ld-adhd/1869873-late-stage-accomdation-request-should-we-go-there.html#latest

DD was identified for LD’s in first grade, and had private neuro-psych testing in 2nd and 9th grade, and Public School IEP testing in 2nd and 5th grade. Despite this long history of documentation, her 9th grade tester recommended timed and untimed testing for the College Board on the reading comprehension, math and written expression tests.

DD also has had use of a key board since elementary school, due to a disconnect between her brain and fine-motor skills–different reason then dysgraphia. DD only asked for use of a keyboard for the essay, and this was granted by SAT. Her neuro-psych testing included visual-motor tests.

Stamina is necessary to do the time and 1/2 testing–it was a whole day affair for DD because she had unlimited time for breaks between tests, per the SAT accommodations. The other alternative is to ask for double time, and the tests are split over two days. Not sure I could have gotten DD to go back for a second day

DD’s tests results range from “Very Superior” to “Extremely Low”, so just because a student can do very well in some areas doesn’t mean they shouldn’t receive accommodations for other reasons. DD’s grades were As and Bs with accommodations in HS.