Policy for Adaptive Testing

Disability Services for Students (DSS) provides adaptive testing to eligible students with a disability that adversely affects them when testing under regular testing conditions. Testing accommodations provide access to the test by minimizing or eliminating the functional limitations imposed by the disability.

It is the student's responsibility to follow the DSS adaptive testing policy and procedures and take appropriate steps to correct any problems.

If the student does not follow the policy and procedures, this accommodation may be suspended until the student has talked with their Disability Specialist and cleared up any difficulties or misunderstandings.

Responsibilities

Disability Services for Students
Faculty
Student

Disability Services for Students Responsibilities

• Identify the specific testing accommodations the student is eligible to use.
• Provide test readers, scribes, testing space or appropriate assistive technology, when not available in the academic department.
• Hire and train test readers and scribes.
• Consult and/or problem solve with the instructor when appropriate.
• Adhere to the Code of Student Life policy on scholastic dishonesty.  

Responsibilities

Faculty Responsibilities

• Provide the testing accommodations authorized by DSS.
  • For example, work with the student to find a mutually agreed upon testing time, suitable testing room, or arrange for access to word processing.
• Make arrangements to deliver and pick up the test, when DSS is providing the testing space.
  • Fill out the "Faculty Instructions for Testing at DSS" form for each test delivered to DSS.
• Be available during the testing time for questions from the student, DSS proctor, reader or scribe.
• Consult with DSS when appropriate.

Responsibilities

Student Responsibilities

• Request adaptive testing from DSS.
• Follow the Adaptive Testing policy and procedures.
• Discuss your need for accommodations with your instructor.
• Notify DSS and/or your instructor of any changes in the arrangements.
• Report any problems to DSS and/or the instructor immediately, so appropriate steps can be taken to correct the situation.