Alternative Testing

Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) administer tests/quizzes to qualified students who have a verified disability and who have been authorized for alternative testing by a DSPS Specialist. This is done as a service for the student and the instructor. The same standards of conduct for any testing environment apply when taking a test administered by DSPS Support Services office.

Procedure

A DSPS Specialist or Counselor verifies the disability, determines the need, and authorizes alternative testing.

Student requests an Authorization to Administer Test form from the DSPS Support Services office at least:

•  ONE WEEK in advance for each test

•  TWO WEEKS in advance for each final

Student meets with his/her instructor during their office hour to complete the Authorization to Administer Test form:

•  Fill out completely the Authorization to Administer Test form.

•  Obtain instructor's signature on test form.

•  Agree on testing date and time.

•  Agree on materials and aids to be used during test.

•  Instructor retains goldenrod copy of test form.

•  Student retains pink copy of test form.

•  Student returns signed original test form to the DSPS Support Services office:

· ONE WEEK in advance for each test

· TWO WEEKS in advance for each final

•  When a computer, CCTV, and other specialized equipment are authorized and/or required for a test, the student must schedule the equipment with the appropriate Assistive Technology Center staff before returning the Authorization to Administer Test form to the DSPS Support Services office.

•  Student reports directly to the DSPS Support Services office on the day and time of the test.

•  If the instructor changes the test date or time, the student must notify the DSPS Support Services staff; otherwise, the test will be returned to the instructor as a “No Show.”

•  DSPS Support Services will adhere to the beginning and ending times on the Authorization to Administer Test form. If the student is late, he/she may:

•  start the test but must finish within the scheduled test time, or

•  choose to postpone the test and restart the process by completing a new Authorization to Administer Test form.

Note: Any new testing times or arrangements are strictly at the discretion of the instructor.

IF ANY EVIDENCE OF CHEATING IS OBSERVED:

•  The exam will be stopped.
•  All materials will be confiscated.
•  The matter will be turned over to the instructor who will make the final decision on a course of action.
•  The DSPS Support Services Coordinator will file a Student Misconduct Report with the Vice President of Student Services

Any violation of the Suspension of DSPS Services policy or the Cuesta College Student Code of Conduct will be enforced. Suspension of future testing accommodations will be determined following a review by the DSPS Director, DSPS Support Services Coordinator, Instructor, and DSPS Specialist .

If testing accommodation is to be suspended, the student will receive written and/or oral notification. To appeal this decision, the student should meet with the DSPS Director. The student may also file a complaint with the District 504/ADA Coordinator.

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