Test Facilitation & Note Services

Test Facilitation 

Examples of test facilitation include: proctoring of exams, extended test time, use of scribes, exams in audio format, enlargement of exams, exams in braille, use of readers, special lighting, use of word processor, or the need for a distraction-reduced environment. 

Tests are given in the Testing Center, Room 2215. Please remember that all testing requests need to be scheduled at least two (2) business days prior for regular exams,  and one (1) week in advance for final exams.  Testing schedules should be on your class syllabus, please make sure to plan.​

You can now schedule your exams online by accessing AIM for PACE disability services:

  • Log in to the Shasta Portal and click AIM for PACE disability services
  • Click My Accommodations on the left side menu, then Alternative Testing 
  • If you have never scheduled an exam, you will need to log in to AIM for PACE disability services to read and sign (type) your name on the testing agreement contract
  • Choose the class you are scheduling a test for on the center drop down menu and click Schedule an Exam 
  • Enter the date, time and check which of your accommodations you want to use on the test. 

If you need assistance with these steps, please email PACE-Services@shastacollege.edu or call (530) 242-7751.

Note Providing, Scribes, and Readers

  • Note providing arrangements may be made for students who have a disability, limiting their ability to take in-class notes.
  • Scribes (writers) are provided to students requiring assistance in producing written material during exams only. Scribes write down material dictated by students for examinations.    
  • Reader services are provided for examinations that are not readily available in an audio format. 

For students with an accommodation to receive notes

You can access your notes on AIM for PACE disability services: 

  • Log in to Shasta Portal and click the AIM for PACE disability services button
  • Click My Accommodations on the left side menu, then Notetaking Services 
  • Click Available Note(s) for Download under the class you would like to see notes for 
  • Click Download Note to open a .pdf of the notes submitted for each class session 
  • To save the downloaded .pdf file click the down arrow in the upper right corner and save the file into a folder you can find again on your computer (Suggestion: Make a file folder for each class you receive notes for and put the date of the class session in the file name) 

If you need assistance with these steps, please email PACE-services@shastacollege.edu or call 530-242-7794.

Apply to be a Note Vendor

You can apply to be a note vendor for a class you are currently registered in. You will need to know the class and course number for which you are applying to take notes. Ex: F1234 would be the course number.

  • Log into the SC Portal
  • Click AIM or AIM for PACE disabilities services
  • Select "Apply to be a Notetaker"
  • Enter the class and course number for which you are applying to take notes. Ex: F1234

The PACE office will contact you via email to confirm your notetaking assignment and directions how to upload your notes.

Once You are an Assigned Note Vendor

Scroll down the center panel until you see the names of the course(s) you take notes for and click View to the right of the course name; click Continue to upload your notes.

  • Select Class and the week of the semester in Notes for drop down menus; then check the box next to the day of the week
  • Next to Select File, click Choose File and navigate to the file of notes; then click Upload Notes

If you need assistance with these steps, please email PACE-services@shastacollege.edu or call 530-242-7794.