Test Programs
This item can be approved for use on the ParaPro but is not otherwise provided onscreen
What is a basic 4 function calculator?
This individual cannot sign the COE
Who is the evaluator or treating professional?
These items are permitted for note taking at home
What is white board or transparency sleeve with an erasable marker?
When this is submitted, we should approve all listed accommodations
What is other agency approval?
TOEFL test takers with any type of disability may be approved for this expressive accommodation
What is extended time for spoken responses?
This may not be the sole reason for not approving an accommodation
What is recency of the documentation or no prior use of accommodations?
Use of this item is not a test construct violation on any test
What is a spell checker?
According to the DOJ, we must provide the same accommodations in this testing environment
What is at home testing?
This item can only be approved for some Praxis tests
What is a graphing or scientific calculator?
These assessments should not be requested when reviewing for extended test time only
What is achievement testing?
15 minutes and 30 minutes
What is break time increments for ParaPro/Praxis and GRE/TOEFL?
Unlike at a test center, this reading accommodation must be approved for at home testing
What is read aloud?
This attentive accommodation does not pose a test construct violation on the TOEFL
What is repetition of the listening section?
We should keep this in mind when requesting information for reconsideration of non-approved accommodations
What is undue burden or less burdensome?
This item is not allowed on any ETS test
What is a grammar checker?
As a reviewer, you could consider this option when a test taker's documentation doesn't support 100% but we have information re: functional limitations
What is recommend a lower increment of extended test time?
Extended test time does not apply to this section of the TOEFL
What is spoken response time?
These two things should be provided in a DDRF when one or more accommodations are not approved
What is a clear rationale for non-approval and clear description of the information needed for reconsideration?
This jotting request is considered not applicable at a test center
What is unlimited scratch paper?
This should happen anytime a panel member reaches out with questions about policies, procedures, or an assigned case
What is email the ODP inbox at ODP_Reviewer_Inquiries@ets.org?