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The document outlines the requirements for local education agencies (LEAs) in Illinois regarding participation in the Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities, as mandated by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). It details the process for LEAs to submit justifications if they anticipate exceeding a 1% participation rate in alternate assessments, including necessary data and comparisons from previous years. The document also emphasizes the importance of adherence to eligibility criteria, parental involvement, and training for special education teachers.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the EXCEEDING THE 1% ALTERNATE in the editor.
Begin by entering the NAME OF LEA in the designated field. This identifies your local education agency.
Next, provide the TELEPHONE and EMAIL OF LEA. Ensure these are accurate for communication purposes.
Fill in the ADDRESS OF LEA, including STREET, CITY, STATE, and ZIP CODE to ensure proper identification.
Input the total number of students enrolled in grades 3 through 11 as of October 1st of the specified school year.
Indicate the NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED in the DLM-AA for that school year, including both district and outplaced students.
Calculate and enter the PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS who participated in DLM-AA by dividing those who participated by total enrolled students and multiplying by 100.
Compare participation rates from previous years and provide justifications for any increases or decreases observed.
Review enrollment data by primary disability category and check relevant boxes for each category represented.
Complete additional sections regarding eligibility criteria adherence, parent/guardian involvement, teacher training, and any unique circumstances affecting participation rates.
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Is Essa placed a 1 cap?

ESSA caps the number of students who can be assessed via the AA-AAAS at one percent of all students tested. ESSA also provides states that may exceed the one percent cap the opportunity to apply for a waiver for one year.

What are alternative assessments for students with disabilities?

Alternate assessments are assessments based on alternate academic achievement standards (AA-AAAS). These assessments are intended for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to participate in general assessments even with accommodations.

What are the three types of alternative assessments?

3 Alternative Assessment Types and How to Use Them Authentic or cognitive. Constructivist or portfolio. Performance-based.

What is alternate testing?

The academic standards that students with intellectual disabilities are expected to meet might be very different from those of their peers in general education. Alternate assessments enable schools to measure progress from year to year for, say, a teen who is working to master concepts of money and time.

What is the example of alternative assessment?

Alternative assessment refers to non-traditional methods of evaluating students learning, such as projects, portfolios, presentations, multimedia, etc as opposed to traditional exams and quizzes. It focuses on assessing students deeper understanding and skills rather than memorization and recall.