A test should measure what it purports to measure, not the effects of the disability. The most appropriate method of administering a test depends upon the student's disability and the design of the test. Students with disabilities that affect manual dexterity, vision or processing speed generally may be allowed extra time to complete tests. It is possible for DSS to administer the exam in the Student Services SS 213 to the instructor's specifications.
Procedure for Testing Accommodations
1. Student request services through and are verified by a DSS Counselor.
2. Student completes a service agreement with the Testing Accommodations Center staff who will confirm eligibility for services.
3. Approximately one week before each test date, or as soon as an exam is announced, the student will schedule an exam appointment and pick up an Exam Proctoring Form at the Testing Accommodations Center (SSC 213).
4. Student takes Exam Proctoring Form to instructor, who then completes the conditions checklist -items A, B and C-in full. Please note that any omissions may compromise the security of the exam.
5. Instructor returns completed Exam Proctoring Form and exam to the Testing Accommodations Center in SSC 213 via one of the suggested delivery options listed below:
Email the exam to: rtenty@dvc.edu please include STUDENT EXAM in the subject line. The proctor form may be
(1) returned via student or
(2) scanned and emailed with the exam.
Fax the exam to: 925-687-1829, ATTN: Ron Tenty, DSS Testing Center SSC-213. The proctor form may be
(1) returned via student or
(2) faxed with the exam.
6. Student takes the test under supervision of proctors at SS 213, or as otherwise arranged.
7. Exam is returned to the instructor via one of the delivery options below:
• Instructor Pick-Up
The exam will be held at the DSS Testing Center, SSC-213 to be picked-up by the instructor at their convenience.
• Division Office Mailbox
DSS Testing Center Staff will deliver the exam and completion form to the instructor's mailbox in the Division Office.
• Campus Mail
DSS Testing Center Staff will deliver the exam and completion form to the campus mailroom in Central Services. (Please Note: Central Services Mailroom staff will sort the delivered mail into the appropriate mailboxes)
• E-mailed / Faxed Exams
Instructor will receive the completed exam via the email address or fax number they provide. The hardcopy of the exam may be sent to the division or campus mailbox per request.
• U.S. Mail
Exams will be sent via U.S. mail to the home or business address provided by the instructor.
