This is a list of classroom accommodations allowed by Providence for students with psycho-educational testing. The specific accommodation(s) needed by the student will be specified in the Letter of Accommodations.

1. Extended time for testing
2. Testing given orally rather than written
3. Allowing students to take tests in a quiet, distraction free environment
4. Allowing the use of a Word Bank or Formulas for tests
5. Allowing testing on a different day if several tests fall on the same day
6. Allowing student to check understanding of directions or test questions (verbal or written), or asking the teacher to rephrase a question or directions
7. Preferential seating where eye contact can be maintained with the teacher
8. Allowing frequent movement without disrupting the class
9. Note-taking supplements, i.e. teacher provided outline or notes, a “note-taking buddy” who supplements student’s notes, use of tape recorder to tape lectures
10. Allowing use of a calculator for math
11. Allowing use of a Spelling Ace for writing activities
12. Allowing written work to be done on a computer
13. Reducing the amount of homework given
14. Allowing student to purchase a second set of student books (not the Teacher Editions) or to listen to books on tape