NCEO Synthesis Reports: States' Participation Guidelines for Alternate Assessments Based on Modified Academic Achievement Standards (AA-MAS) in 2008 (#71)
Part of the NCEO Synthesis Reports series.
- Author(s)
- Sheryl Lazarus, Chris Rogers, Damien Cormier, Martha L Thurlow
Description
A report describing an assessment option permitted by federal regulations that give states the flexibility to offer an alternate assessment based on modified academic achievement standards (AA-MAS). This assessment option is for a small group of students with disabilities who can make significant progress but may not reach grade-level proficiency within the time period covered by their Individualized Education Program. Students who participate in an AA-MAS must have access to grade-level content. States are not required to offer this option. This report compiles, analyzes, and summarizes states' participation guidelines for the AA-MAS.
Details
- Date
- December 2008
- Type
- Report
- Edition
- Number 71
- Publisher
- National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)
Topics
- Specific life stage
- Children
- Adolescents and young adults
- Educational accountability and assessment
- Diplomas and Graduation Requirements
- Assessment Participation
- Instruction
- Parents & Families
- Students with Disabilities
- Alternate Assessments