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Alternate Assessment News
Find your assessed Kentucky Academic Standards - Alternate KSA here.
Number of standards assessed per grade per content: reading (10), written language (6), math (10), social studies (10) & science (6).
The Kentucky Department of Education removed the AAAF requirement at the state level. Districts may still elect to use this at the local education association (LEA) level.
Kentucky Department of Education Resources
Kentucky Department of Education Resources
Alternate Assessment
Alternate Assessment
The Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program was developed in 1990 as a result of the Reform Act of 1990 to provide schools and programs with a valid and reliable means of assessing the instruction provided to students with moderate and significant disabilities (i.e., for the less than 1% of the total student population for whom traditional assessments would be an inappropriate measure of progress). The program modification in 2011 removed the portfolio and applied attainment tasks for all content areas. The transition attainment record remained in place for students in grades 8, 10 and 11.
The Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program was developed in 1990 as a result of the Reform Act of 1990 to provide schools and programs with a valid and reliable means of assessing the instruction provided to students with moderate and significant disabilities (i.e., for the less than 1% of the total student population for whom traditional assessments would be an inappropriate measure of progress). The program modification in 2011 removed the portfolio and applied attainment tasks for all content areas. The transition attainment record remained in place for students in grades 8, 10 and 11.
These assessments continue to meet federal requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). Alternate K-PREP is based upon two components: Attainment Tasks (AT) and the Transition Attainment Record (TAR). These components play vital roles in the assessment of the individual student and are included in the school and district's overall Accountability Index.
These assessments continue to meet federal requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). Alternate K-PREP is based upon two components: Attainment Tasks (AT) and the Transition Attainment Record (TAR). These components play vital roles in the assessment of the individual student and are included in the school and district's overall Accountability Index.
Attainment Tasks (AT) Attainment tasks are performance events that require students to complete a task, working step by step as directed by the teacher. Transition Attainment Record (TAR) is a checklist that evaluates the student’s readiness in reading, mathematics, and science.
For further information, refer to KDE website for Alternate KSA
NOTE: Specific resources on KDE Website above:
KDE Alternate Assessment Resources
KDE Alternate Assessment Resources
▶️ What's the difference between regular and alternate assessments? Find out in this video!
Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program Online Training System (OTS) - to access teacher trainings, teacher quizzes, student databases, & Manuals.
Alternate K-PREP Participation Guidance - to access Parent Guides to AKSA, Guidance for ARCs on Participation Decisions for the AKSA.
▶️ Check out this video on the difference between a regular high school diploma and an alternative high school diploma
▶️ Check out this video on Completing the Kentucky Alternative Assessment Participation Guidelines
Participation Guidelines for AKSA Flyer (2) (1).pdfKentucky Alternate Assessment Particpation Guidelines Online Modules
Kentucky Alternate Assessment Particpation Guidelines Online Modules
A series of five universal training modules is required for all ARC members and is located on the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) Learning Management System (LMS). The purpose of these training modules was to implement the requirements set forth in ESSA and to support districts in implementing the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Participation Guidelines.
Access the modules at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) Learning Management System (LMS).
New refresher module available for those who have completed the main modules in the past.
Access modules for the current year by searching for courses (SPDIG 1%) from the homepage. Then, purchase (free) and you will have access under "My Courses."
Kentucky SERTAC Resources & Supports Website
Kentucky SERTAC Resources & Supports Website
This site was created to house the Alternate Assessment (AA) Target Instructional Resource Documents which were created by the Kentucky Special Education Coop Network (Low Incidence Consultants) in partnership with Kentucky Department of Education and UK Human Development Institute.
This site was created to house the Alternate Assessment (AA) Target Instructional Resource Documents which were created by the Kentucky Special Education Coop Network (Low Incidence Consultants) in partnership with Kentucky Department of Education and UK Human Development Institute.
On the Kentucky Low Incidence Website, a variety of resources related to academic instruction for students with significant disabilities are shared. Resources will be added on an ongoing basis.
On the Kentucky Low Incidence Website, a variety of resources related to academic instruction for students with significant disabilities are shared. Resources will be added on an ongoing basis.
- AKSA Training Requirements
- AKSA Standard Information
- Content Instructional Support Documents
- CCR-AA Resources
- Monthly Newsletters & Tips
The AA Target Instructional Resource Documents
The AA Target Instructional Resource Documents
The AA Target Instructional Resource Documents provide the following information to assist special education teachers in designing instruction on the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS):
KAS AA Target Standards with AA Limits
Prerequisite Skills
"I Can" Statements
Key Vocabulary
Instructional Considerations (understanding the standards and instructional resources)
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