NYSAA is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State’s learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. In the 2017-18 school year, NYSAA no longer includes a Social Studies component. For the 2019-20 school year, he NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/nysaa/
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/broch.htm
Who should take the alternate assessment? Who is eligible?
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/broch.htm#Who%20should%20take%20the%20NYSAA?
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/eligibility-criteria-for-participation-nysaa.html