NCEO State Surveys: 2025 Survey of States: Trends and Issues in Statewide Assessment of Students with Disabilities

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Part of the NCEO State Surveys series.

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Marianna K Quanbeck, Virginia A Ressa, Kristin K Liu PhD, Linda Goldstone, Darrell H Peterson, Andrew R Hinkle

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This report summarizes the seventeenth survey of states by NCEO, collecting over three decades of data on the participation and performance of students with disabilities in statewide assessments. Forty-five jurisdictions responded, revealing key trends in state practices. Key findings show that states primarily monitored accessibility features by reviewing IEP records and conducting site audits. To support participation in alternate assessments (AA-AAAS), states focused on training and data sharing. However, a major challenge is meeting the federal 1% limit for AA-AAAS, largely due to concerns over inappropriate student identification and the lack of staff training. For Alt-ELP assessments, states ensured proper assignment through revised guidelines and training. Growth models were common for general assessments but rarely used for AA-AAAS and Alt-ELP assessments. States mainly disaggregated general assessment results by disability category to analyze trends. The survey confirms states are prioritizing training and monitoring to align assessment practices with federal requirements.

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Date

November 2025 

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Report 

Publisher

National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)