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General Resources
General Resources
Essential Elements Aligned to the Iowa Academic Standards
2025-26 Alternate Assessment Certification Training Workshops ran through Sept 9
State Alternate Assessment Site (for access, contact Jennifer Denne)
Revised 2/26 Alternate Assessment Participation Guidelines; review the Policy and Practice webinar for additional guidance
New 5/26 Mock Script for DWA Determinations
District-Wide Assessment
District-Wide Assessment
DLM Grades:
DLM Grades:
3-12
3-12
The Dynamic Learning Maps Assessment is an adaptive computer-based assessment.
Resources
Resources
8/2025 DLM Checklist
Updated blueprints and manuals
EE/Testlet and Familiar Text Crosswalk
ELAA Grades:
ELAA Grades:
K-6
K-6
The DLM-Aligned Early Literacy Alternate Assessment is a portfolio based on rating scales.
Resources
Resources
8/25 Updated ELAA Scoring Handout
9/23 ELAA ACHIEVE Data Entry Slides
8/2025 ELAA Checklist
Early Math:
Early Math:
Grades
Grades
Coming Soon!
Resources
Resources
List here
Alt ELPA21:
Alt ELPA21:
K-12
The Alt ELPA21 is used to measure English language proficiency and annual progress toward English proficiency.
Resources
Resources
English Language Proficiency Standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities
Assessment for IEP Development
Assessment for IEP Development
Roots of Learning Assessment Resources for early emergent learners
5/24 Learning Letters Assessment
10/23 WDM Guide to Goals aligned to EEs: Math
10/23 WDM Guide to Goals aligned to EEs: ELA
10/23 Pivotal Skills Tool
From Grant Wood AEA: This tool is for assessment and intervention with early emergent communicators. The link takes you to a video introduction. For the actual tool, consult with your early childhood team. Although it is designed for preschool students, there may be interventions appropriate for older students. Please be respectful of age appropriateness when choosing interventions.
From Grant Wood AEA: This tool is for assessment and intervention with early emergent communicators. The link takes you to a video introduction. For the actual tool, consult with your early childhood team. Although it is designed for preschool students, there may be interventions appropriate for older students. Please be respectful of age appropriateness when choosing interventions.
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