Develop effective alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards (AA-AAS). With this practical guidebook, K-12 educators will modify assessments and ensure high-quality instruction that leads to better outcomes.

There are increasing demands of accountability for improved student achievement, hence the challenges for governments, school systems, and educators to promote the development of teacher preparation and educational practices that assimilate precise strategies and alternate assessment tools for effective use in the classroom. This research study looks at the level and type of preparation given to teachers prior to the administering of the alternate assessment offered to students with significant cognitive disabilities to indicate students contribution to the schools academic progress or failure. Results of this study provide informative guidelines to all stakeholders in the business of training and preparing teachers to become more knowledgeable and efficient and hence demonstrate positive attitude toward this form of assessment.

Make the best decisions about the design and development of AA-MAS, so students can reach their full potential and schools can meet adequate yearly progress requirements. A comprehensive, research-based guide for policymakers and administrators.

Alternate assessments are now mandated for students unable to participate in large-scale educational assessments. Aimed at educational professionals, this work presents specific strategies for implementing alternate assessments - including electric portfolio assessments and keyboard overlays for students to record responses - and evaluating student abilities in multiple settings. daily instruction to raise the level of achievement for students with special needs and ensure that they have access to the general curriculum. Photocopiable forms and tables are included for helping and evaluating student progress.

This book has been replaced by Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Second Edition, 978-1-4625-4238-3.

Going beyond functional and access skills, this groundbreaking text shows educators how to make the general curriculum accessible and help students progress in academic content areas.;

Discover what really works in alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards. This book gathers cutting-edge knowledge and best practices in seven states to help readers work toward accurate assessment of students with severe disabilities.