special accommodations
Requests For Accommodations At The San Mateo Adult School
At this time, San Mateo Adult School is not properly equipped to accommodate students with special needs who wish to test in our testing center. Students with learning disabilities may participate in Orientation and GED preparation courses, but the Adult School does not have Resource teachers teaching or assisting in any classes.
There are other testing sites in San Mateo County who may be able to offer you accommodations. These sites can be found on GED.com. For your convenience, this site provides instructions on how to locate pertinent information when applying for accommodations on GED.com.
Important Documentation
A student requesting accommodations should be prepared to supply the following information:
Requests For Testing Accommodations From The GED Testing Service
GED Testing Service does not guarantee that all testing accommodations will be provided. They review all cases individually and then inform each student of their decision. Visit the GED Testing Service Accommodations page for details on accommodation testing policies. (Please note that these are GED Testing Service policies, not the policies of San Mateo Adult School.)
How To Apply For Testing Accommodations
Updated: 1/05/2015
At this time, San Mateo Adult School is not properly equipped to accommodate students with special needs who wish to test in our testing center. Students with learning disabilities may participate in Orientation and GED preparation courses, but the Adult School does not have Resource teachers teaching or assisting in any classes.
There are other testing sites in San Mateo County who may be able to offer you accommodations. These sites can be found on GED.com. For your convenience, this site provides instructions on how to locate pertinent information when applying for accommodations on GED.com.
Important Documentation
A student requesting accommodations should be prepared to supply the following information:
- Testing results or evaluation from your doctor or psychologist
- Your latest IEP
- High School Transcript
Requests For Testing Accommodations From The GED Testing Service
GED Testing Service does not guarantee that all testing accommodations will be provided. They review all cases individually and then inform each student of their decision. Visit the GED Testing Service Accommodations page for details on accommodation testing policies. (Please note that these are GED Testing Service policies, not the policies of San Mateo Adult School.)
How To Apply For Testing Accommodations
- Log into your GED.com account.
- Print and complete the accommodations request form for your disability. You must select the appropriate form for your disability.
- Attach documentation for your disability (select the correct form to bring to your doctor or psychologist)
- Fax your forms and supporting documents to 1-202-464-4894
- It will take up to 30 days for GED Test Service to review your request.
Updated: 1/05/2015