Northern Ontario Assessment and Resource Centre 

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Assessment

NOARC/CÉRNO is dedicated to providing high-quality psycho-educational assessments to English/Bilingual students attending post-secondary institutions in Northern Ontario. Whether students are needing updated documentation or are requesting an assessment for the first time NOARC/CÉRNO exists to provide an opportunity for students to learn about their strengths/weaknesses and obtain the documentation they may need to access accommodations at the post-secondary level.

Below is information related to each stage in the assessment process.

About Assessments

The “Why?”, “When?”, “How?”, and other important information that you need to know about assessments.

Assessment Resources for Students, Advisors, and Practitioners

Students

Along with material about the assessment process, you will also find information about how to prepare for testing, acquiring funding for your assessment, and what you can expect to find on the NOARC flashdrive that you will receive at the completion of your assessment.
Student Information

Advisors

The most current version of the forms and documents necessary for submitting a referral to NOARC can be found here.
Advisor Information

Practitioners

This section contains the most recent version of forms and documents intended for use by NOARC practitioners.
Practitioner Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Why have an assessment done?
An assessment helps you understand the best ways for you to learn and how your ability to learn is influenced by your Learning Disability, ADHD or associated disorder.
When should an assessment be done?
Before classes start, contact the Accessibility/Disability Office at your college/university to ask about having your assessment done early.  NOARC sees students for assessment as soon as they have been accepted into a college or university.  This means students can have their assessment completed during the summer months.  However, assessments are completed all year long.
How do I request an assessment?
NOARC assessment services are available for students with suspected or previously documented learning disabilities, ADHD and associated disorders who have been accepted into or are attending any of the 11 colleges and universities in Northern Ontario:
  • Algoma University
  • Canadore College
  • Cambrian College
  • Confederation College
  • Lakehead University
  • Laurentian University
  • Nipissing University
  • Northern College
  • Sault College
  • Collège Boréal
  • Université de Hearst
How long does it take to do an assessment and get results?
The actual assessment itself can take anywhere from 6 to 10 hours and can be broken up over several appointments. Only after the assessment appointments are completed can the results be placed into a report written by a psychological practitioner.  NOARC will contact you to set up a feedback appointment once the report is written.
What and who should I bring with me to the assessment appointments?
Unless specifically asked, you need not bring anything or anyone other than yourself to your assessment appointments.
What is the cost of an assessment through NOARC?
You will be advised of the current price of an assessment when you meet with an Accessibility Advisor on your campus. The cost of an assessment will not be a barrier to students as there are multiple ways to access funding for an assessment through NOARC.  For more information on funding see Funding for your Assessment.
My first assessment appointment is coming up soon, is there anything I should do to prepare for it?
Two important things to do are to try to get a good night’s sleep and eat a proper meal before your appointment.  For more information on preparing for an assessment appointment see Preparing for your Assessment.
I have a son/daughter whom I think has a Learning Disability or ADHD, can NOARC complete the assessment?
NOARC services adults who are enrolled in or accepted in a college or university program in Northern Ontario. NOARC does not see children or youth or persons outside of the postsecondary system.  If your son/daughter is soon to be attending college or university you or they may contact the Disability/Accessibility office on their campus to initiate a referral to NOARC.
I will be attending college or university next year, can I have an assessment now?
NOARC completes assessments all year long for individuals who are enrolled in or have been accepted into a postsecondary institution in Northern Ontario. Please contact the Disability/Accessibility office at your intended campus of study for assistance in arranging an assessment.
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