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Special Programs
Ashraf Abdelsayed, Discovery Key
Elementary School; Claudia Bueno, Palm
Beach Public Elementary School; Jennifer
Tobin, Elbridge Gale Elementary School;
Rita Wicks, Lantana Elementary School
STEM Education
Kristin Delatorre, The Conservatory
School; Charles Fisher, Calusa Elementary
School; Amy Goldberg, Del Prado
Elementary School; Caroline Westervelt,
Western Pines Middle School
Student Advancement And Career
Education
Thomas Hrebin, Pioneer Park Elementary
School; Olivia James, Discovery Key Sergio Mariaca, Dwyer Awards Committee; Lindsey White of Hanley Jan Cairnes of Hanley Foundation; Board member Alexandria Ayala;
Elementary School; Karen Kummerien, Foundation; Deana Pizzo, Dwyer Awards chair; Carlos Viduiera Board member Karen Brill; Superintendent of Schools Mike Burke;
Palm Beach Gardens High School; Randi of Huizenga Holdings; Fab Brumley, Economic Council of Palm Board Chair Frank Barbieri; Chief of Staff Jay Boggess of The School
Schietz, Binks Forest Elementary School Beach County chair; and Michele Jacobs, president and CEO of District of Palm Beach County; Sergio Mariaca, Dwyer Awards chair
Economic Council of Palm Beach County at the 2022 Dwyer Awards for Excellence in Education

GRE, LSAT, And MCAT Accommodations

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., School Psychologist

The Graduate Record needs with the necessary support to complete the exam under how a disability impacts the student’s ability to take the test
Examination (GRE), Law conditions that allow them to fairly demonstrate their knowledge. under standard conditions and must demonstrate the need for
School Admission Test Some examples of accommodations include extended testing accommodations. Most students with a disability have a history
(LSAT), and the Medical time, additional breaks, a separate testing room, assistive of accommodations provided on the SAT or ACT or from when
College Admission Test technology, and large-print materials. Each institution and exam in school, either from an IEP or a 504 Plan.
(MCAT) are standardized tests has its own policies for accommodations, and you must submit For example, if you have a learning disability and are
that are used to evaluate a documentation of your disability to request them. requesting extended testing time, documentation that includes
student’s readiness for graduate For students with disabilities, taking a standardized test can a diagnosis of the disability, a description of how the disability
school, law school, and medical be an especially challenging task. Accommodations help ensure impacts your ability to take tests under a standard condition, and
school. These examinations are that they are accurately evaluated based on their knowledge a recommendation for the specific accommodation of extended
among the most challenging and abilities and not impeded by their disability, which would testing time may be required. The documentation will need to
and important tests a student otherwise affect their performance under standard testing be provided well in advance of your desired testing date and can
will take in their lifetime. However, for a student with a disability, conditions. It does not change what the test measures or its take up to six weeks for review.
testing can be even more challenging. In these instances, expectations. Call as we complete GRE, LSAT, and MCAT evaluations
requesting testing accommodations can help a student perform The type of documentation required will depend on the for dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD, depression,
to the best of their ability by leveling the playing field. specific testing organization or the institution’s policy for the anxiety, and other processing disorders. Call (561) 625-4125
Accommodations provide students with disabilities or special requested accommodations. The documentation should explain or JimForgan.com.