WHAT‘S UP DOCS
When this is submitted, we should approve all listed accommodations
What is approval from another standardized testing agency?
This device can be approved as an accommodation but is not provided onscreen for ParaPro
What is a basic 4 function calculator?
This should happen anytime a panel member reaches out to ODP with questions or contacts ODP about policies, procedures, or an assigned case
What is email the ODP inbox at ODP_Reviewer_Inquiries@ets.org?
This accommodation must be approved for at-home testing but not at a test center
What is ear plugs?
Use of this device is not a test construct violation on any ETS test
What is a spell checker?
We cannot deny accommodations based solely on this reason
What is the recency of the documentation and/or no history of accommodations use?
This device can be approved for some Praxis tests
What is a calculator?
You may consider this when a test taker's documentation doesn't support the highest increment but we some information supporting 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 the speaking section?
When documentation supports the requested accommodations, this is not needed.
What is history of accommodation use?
This individual cannot sign the COE
Who is the evaluator or qualified professional?
We apply this concept when reviewing all information provided by a test taker, regardless of recency or accommodation history
What is considerable weight?
According to the DOJ, we must provide the same accommodations in this testing environment
What is at-home testing?
15 minutes and 30 minutes are provided to test takers for this purpose and for these test programs.
What is break time for Praxis/ParaPro (15 minutes) and break time for GRE and TOEFL (30 minutes)
These two things should be specified 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?
Although test takers testing at home are in a private space of their choice, this reading accommodation requires approval
What is reading aloud?
This accommodation does not violate the test construct on the listening section of the TOEFL
What is repetition of the listening section?
These assessments are not required for review of extended test time requests for a test taker with ADHD
What is achievement testing?
This is automatically approved when any amount of extended test time is approved
What is break time?
We should keep this concept in mind when requesting multiple forms of additional information for reconsideration of a test taker's accommodation request
What is burdensome or undue burden?
TOEFL test takers with any type of disability may be approved for this accommodation on the speaking section
What is extended time for spoken responses?