Special Provision Overview The VCAAs Special Provision policy

Overview The VCAA’s Special Provision policy is designed to provide students who are affected

Eligibility Students are eligible for Special Provision if they are affected by: • Acute

Forms of Special Provision There are three types of Special Provision: 1. Arrangements for

Special Examination Arrangements (SEAs) are designed to assist students who have a disability or

What is Available? • Rest breaks • Permission to stand stretch during a rest

Derived Examination Score The Derived Examination Score (DES) is intended for students who experience

Policy and contact details q Consult the Special Provision section of the VCAA website

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Special Provision

Overview The VCAA’s Special Provision policy is designed to provide students who are affected by illness, impairment or personal circumstances the opportunity to participate in and complete their senior secondary studies.

Eligibility Students are eligible for Special Provision if they are affected by: • Acute or chronic illnesses • Long term impairment • Personal circumstances

Forms of Special Provision There are three types of Special Provision: 1. Arrangements for classroom learning and School-based assessments (School/VCAA) 2. Special Examination Arrangements (VCAA) 3. Derived Examination Score (VCAA) ---------------------------------- Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) (VTAC)

Special Examination Arrangements (SEAs) are designed to assist students who have a disability or illness that may affect their ability to access their external VCE examinations. • School’s apply on behalf of student • The application must include VCAA’s evidence requirements • The SEAs Panel considers each application individually • Established benchmarks for evidence and decision-making

What is Available? • Rest breaks • Permission to stand stretch during a rest break • Permission to leave examination room during a rest break (under supervision) • Separate examination room • Medication • Food and drink • Extra reading time • Extra writing time • Scribe • Computer

Derived Examination Score The Derived Examination Score (DES) is intended for students who experience the onset of an illness or the occurrence of an injury or personal trauma around the examination period. • Student is responsible for the DES application • Timely medical/professional consultation • Closing date is seven days after student’s last VCE examination in the relevant examination period.

Policy and contact details q Consult the Special Provision section of the VCAA website for administrative procedures and policies: www. vcaa. vic. edu. au/Pages/vce/exams/specialprovision. a spx q Call or email Special Provision: (03) 9225 2219 or 1800 205 455 vcaa. special. provision@edumail. vic. gov. au