Alternate Assessment
The DoDEA Alternate Assessment is a stage-adaptive online assessment, designed to assess the Alternate Content Standards (ACS) that are aligned to the DoDEA College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS). This assessment is designed to build a bridge from the content in the CCRS to academic expectations for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
Student Participation
DoDEA administers the DoDEA Alternate Assessment to students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in grades 3-8 and 11 enrolled in English-language arts (ELA)/Literacy and mathematics. The test administration window is provided on the systemwide Assessment Calendar.
Results Reporting
Results from the DoDEA Alternate Assessments are reported at the state, district, school, and student levels. Student results are reported on an Individual Student Report (ISR) which describes an individual student's performance in terms of overall results, performance level, and scale score for both content areas. Results are reported according to four performance levels that delineate the knowledge, skills, and abilities students can demonstrate based on their grade level or course standards.
- Educator Manuals and Guides
The manuals and guides contain an overview of the alternate assessment and test administration and reporting guidance for educators. Manuals and guides are accessible through the MSAA site: https://www.msaaassessment.org - Student Practice
Sample practice tests are available for teachers, students, and parents to become familiar with the kinds of items and format used for the tests. Sample items and tests are accessible through the following link: https://www.msaaassessment.org
Contact Information
Please contact your child's teacher or school administrator with any questions regarding the DoDEA Alternate Assessment.
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