Important Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) Resources:
Administrators track (DoSE, School Admins) – completed only once: Modules 1, 2, 4, & 5
ARC Chairpersons – Module 2
Educator track (Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers) – completed only once: Modules 3 & 4
Annual Review Module (DoSE, School Admins, ARC Chairpersons, Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers) – Completed Annually
Step 1: Print or have accessible this document for note-taking:
Step 2: Access the training Powerpoints & Training Videos:
Any teacher administering the Alternate Assessment MUST COMPLETE the Attainment training linked below and pass the quiz!
Access KDE Training Materials
Log in to the Online Training System
Step 3: Complete the Certification Quiz
Go to the Online Training Site and go to Access KDE Training Materials to take the certification Quiz (screenshot on page 2). It is recommended that you have your
PowerPoint and Overview AT Administration Guide available.
The TAR is a checklist-style assessment required for students in grade 11. The TAR can also be provided to any grade 12 or grade 14 student who did not meet the benchmark at grade 11. The TAR is available for administration Sept. 28, 2021 -May 27, 2022. The assessment may be completed by the review team at any time during this period. All scores must be entered into the SRD by June 3, 2022.
Step 1: Print or have accessible this document for note-taking:
TAR Administration Guide: Transition Attainment Record Administration Guide for 2021-2022
Step 2: Access the training Powerpoints & Training Videos:
TAR Training: Training Powerpoint | Training Video
Step 3: Complete the Certification Quiz
Go to the Online Testing Site and go to Access KDE Training Materials to take the certification Quiz (screenshot on page 2). It is recommended that you have your PowerPoint and Overview AT Administration Guide available.
For questions please email Jason Howard or call at (502) 564-4394. TAR Administration to Begin Sept. 28
Step 1: Print or have accessible this document for note-taking:
Step 2: Access the training Powerpoints & Training Videos:
Log in to the Online Testing System
Access KDE ESAR Powerpoint and ESAR Training Video
Step 3: Complete the Certification Quiz
Go to the Online Testing Site and go to Access KDE Training Materials to take the certification Quiz (screenshot on page 2). It is recommended that you have your PowerPoint and ESAR Administration Guide available.
CWEC Career Work Experience Certification Training
(grades 9-14) Closes December 21, 2021
Step 1: Print or have accessible this document for note-taking:
Step 2: Access the training Powerpoints & Training Videos:
Log in to the Online Testing System
Access KDE CWEC Powerpoint and CWEC Training Video
Step 3: Check out these resources:
Step 4: Complete the Certification Quiz
Go to the Online Testing Site and go to Access KDE Training Materials to take the certification Quiz (screenshot on page 2). It is recommended that you have your PowerPoint and CWEC Guide available.
Additional Alternate Assessment Training
Step 1: Kentucky Academic Standards & Alternate Assessment Targets (not required)
Contact your local special educational cooperative for training
Phase 1: Overview of KAS & Alternate Assessment Target
Phase 2: A Deeper Dive into the Standards
Phase 3: Instructional & Unit Planning (coming soon)
Important Links
Teresa Combs, Attorney at Law
Fowler Bell PLLC
Teresa Combs, Attorney at Law
Fowler Bell PLLC