Accomodations during Testing

A: Applying for Accommodations

BoundBoard's Services for Students with Disabiltiies (SSD) does not require that students or faculty submit a request for accomodations in MOST situtations. The proctor and/or school is expected to review your documentation such as 504 plans, IEPs, etc. and make a decision on what accomodations you should have. If at any time you feel that the proctor/faculty member is bias, please contact SSD.

B: List of Accommodations Available without Request + AA Codes

The following accommodations are available without request:

ACCOMMODATION CODE | ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION

Time Accommodations

• AA-T-1: Extended Time up to Regular Time + 1/2 (e.g. Regular Time: 1:00h + Extended Time: 1:00h/2= Total Time: 1h 30m)

• AA-T-2: Extended Time up to Regular Time X 2 (e.g. Extended Time: 1:00h*2= 2hr = Total Time: 2hr)

• AA-T-3:  Breaks as Needed (e.g. Time will pause as students take breaks) (30m break maximum at a time)

  • Testing must stop to be considered a break. The student must leave the testing area.

• AA-T-4: Extended Breaks up to Regular Time X2  (e.g. Extended Time: 10m*2= Total Time: 20m) 

  • Testing must stop to be considered a break. The student must leave the testing area.

• AA-T-5: Additional Breaks up to 3 (e.g. Regular Breaks Amount: 1 break (10m) + Additional Breaks: 2 breaks (20m) = Total Breaks: 3 (30m))

  • Testing must stop to be considered a break. The student must leave the testing area.

  • Additional breaks must be requested by the student. They cannot return to testing until the time is over regardless of how short or long their break is.

• AA-T-6: Over-Time Testing (OTT) up to 2 days (e.g. Testing may take place during any 2 consecutive days excluding Friday)

  • The student must take both days to take the exam. The time will be all-day or as the school offers.

  • You do not need to request extended time or extended/additional breaks if you are going to utilize OTT. 

Environment Accommodations

• AA-E-1: Small Group Testing (2 student minimum, 15 student maximum)

• AA-E-2:  Individual Testing (1 student minimum and maximum)

• AA-E-3: Preferential Seating 

Presentation of Content Accommodations

• AA-PCA-1: Human Reader 

C: List of Eligible Disabilities without Request

The following disabilities can be allowed to use the accommodations listed in section B without requesting from BoundBoard:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Dyslexia

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Anxiety Disorders

• Learning Disabilities (e.g., dysgraphia, dyscalculia)

• Visual Impairments

• Hearing Impairments

• Physical Disabilities (e.g., mobility impairments, muscular dystrophy)

• Chronic Health Conditions (e.g., chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia)

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

• Cognitive Disabilities

• Psychological Disabilities

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Speech and Language Disorders

• Developmental Disabilities

BoundBoard expects proctors to issue appropriate accommodations to students. We have the right to question examinations given with or without accommodations.

E: How to Get Accommodations via your School 

You'll want to contact an administrator at your school a few weeks in advance of your exam to ask about accomodations to ensure that the school can find options for you such as a different room, proctor, etc.

If you're having problems, feel free to contact Services for Students with Disabilities at any time.

F: When and How to Request Accommodations via BB

If the accommodation you need is not located in section B of this article, then you will need to file a request.

If the disability you have is not located in section C of this article, then you will need to file a request.

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To file a request, scroll to the bottom of this article and download the request document. Then email it to evan.gonzalez@tjsustainability.org. You will want to do this in advance by at least 3-4 weeks before your examination.