For older students....AP, PSAT, SAT, the really big exams
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For older students....AP, PSAT, SAT, the really big exams
| Fri, 08-05-2011 - 3:38pm |
The 504 and IEP that your child has is NOT enough to get him/her modifications on the college entrance exams. My daughter has a 504 for fine and gross motor issues. She has had it since she was 6. Now she is 15, and taking AP courses. Imagine my shock when she was turned down for modifications by the College Boards. We had her retested and sent the new information into the CB. Fortunately they were willing to give her use of a word processor, but not her extended time. Sheesh.
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How do those accommodations get made? If a child is receiving extra time and a word processor for standardized tests, what steps have to be taken (and who takes them) to ensure they have them for these college entrance tests. My son is in 8th grade and I really appreciate your giving us a heads up on this.
Start a year before the students have to take the tests (ask the guidance office for that information). Make sure ALL of your son's psychological and other SPED tests are up to date. Have the CSE or guidance counselor send all the necessary information to the College Boards. THEN, they determine. You can appeal. Most likely your child will not get all of the modifications.
Also check out your local community colleges. The ones near me in NYS do not ask at all for these tests....and with an associates degree, you can go to a 4 year college without taking them! There are ways around all systems!!!!!!
Thanks for the great info. Here is a link for others in the same situation that may want more info:
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ssd?affiliateId=rdr&bannerId=ssd
Thank you for this information, my daughter is only in the 7th grade but my eyes are always on the BIG PICTURE, entrance exams for college and so forth, Lol.
VESID has a new name in NYS, I can't remember what it is. I spoke with the rep, because I make a good living and didn't think we qualified for anything. I was wrong. They can help her get help in college where her 504 will no longer count. Unfortunately, I need more DR reports, just at a time when I am transitioning her to a new DR.
Most aid from VESID has nothing to do with income, even the technical school, but some college stuff is.