206-40 Wyo. Code R. § 40-11

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 40-11 - Accommodations for the WorkKeys

(a) Requests for accommodations to the WorkKeys shall be submitted to test accommodations coordinators who shall evaluate and approve accommodations to the WorkKeys for students with professionally diagnosed disabilities who are receiving special education services outlined in a current IEP or Section 504 Plan. Plans must support the need for all requested accommodations due to the student's disability. Accommodations shall be made in accordance with the WorkKeys test supervisor manual, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.A. 701 et seq. and the applicable rules and regulations that relate to this Act and any subsequent amendments thereof, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 34 C.F.R., Part 300 and 301 and the applicable rules and regulations that relate to this Act and any subsequent amendments thereof.

(b) Test accommodations coordinators shall be responsible for communicating to students and their parents or guardians the timeline and procedures which need to be met for requesting test accommodations.

(c) ACT, Inc. shall train test accommodations coordinators on procedures for requesting WorkKeys accommodations as required by the WorkKeys test supervisor manual, including timelines and documentation needed.

(d) Test accommodations coordinators shall hold accommodations for WorkKeys testing to the same standard used for the allowance of accommodations for the ACT.

(e) The administration of test accommodations shall be supervised at each testing site by a test accommodations coordinator trained by ACT, Inc.

(f) A two (2)-week testing window shall be established for students approved by districts for specific types of accommodations to the WorkKeys test. The timeframe shall fall between the initial statewide testing date and the makeup statewide testing date.

(g) Students approved by schools for accommodations during the statewide WorkKeys test may also use the same approval from the school to apply for the same accommodations for any repeat WorkKeys testing the student may pursue at his/her own expense. All procedures for registering for repeat testing and for requesting accommodations must be followed.

206-40 Wyo. Code R. § 40-11