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The Florida Alternate Assessment
All Florida students participate in the state’s assessment and accountability system. The Florida Alternate Assessment is designed for students whose participation in the general statewide assessment (FCAT, FCAT 2.0, and EOC) is not appropriate even with accommodations. The Florida Alternate Assessment measures student academic performance on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Access Points (NGSSS-AP) in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science at three levels of complexity; participatory, supported, and independent. Access Points are academic expectations written specifically for students with significant cognitive disabilities. As part of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, access points reflect the essence or core intent of the standards that apply to all students in the same grade, but at reduced levels of complexity. It is expected that only students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who are eligible under IDEA will participate in the Florida Alternate Assessment.Guidelines for Participation
- Statewide Assessment for Students with Disabilities – Technical Assistance Paper and Participation Checklist (PDF) - (Effective July 1, 2010)
- Memo: 1% Rule
Resources
- Department of Education, Information for families
- Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Resource and Information Center
- National Alternate Assessment Center
- Sunshine State Standards and Access Points
- U.S. Department of Educations- Alternate Assessment
- Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Disabilities Project
- Inclusive Large Scale Standards and Assessment (ILSSA) Project
Publications/Presentations
- 2012 Parent Brochure
- English (PDF, 321KB)
- Spanish (PDF, 324KB)
- Haitian Creole (PDF, 321KB)
- 2012 Teacher Brochure (PDF, 319KB)
- Family Café PowerPoint Presentation (June, 2008) (PDF, 3MB)
- Florida Alternate Assessment Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 100KB)
Florida Statutes, State Laws, and Federal Regulations
- No Child Left Behind (FLDOE)
- Section 1008.22 Florida Statutes, Student Assessment Program for Public Schools
- S. 1008.25 F.S. Public School Student Progression; Remedial Instruction; Reporting Requirements
- Rule 6A-1.0943 F.A.C. Statewide Assessment for Students with Disabilities
- Rule 6A-03028 F.A.C. Development of Individual Educational Plans for Students with Disabilities
- IDEA
- Federal Register: 34 CFR Parts 300 and 301: Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities and Preschool Grants for Children With Disabilities; Final Rule (PDF)
- No Child Left Behind (USDOE)
District Contacts
- Alternate Assessment Coordinators (PDF, 175KB)
Assessment
Testing Schedule
- 2012-13
- Materials Shipped to Districts: Week of February 18, 2013
- Student Testing Window: February 25 - March 29, 2013
- Materials Returned: April 5, 2013
Scores & Reports
- District Summary (PDF, 3MB)
- Florida Alternate Assessment Technical Report 2009-2010 (PDF, 5MB)
- Florida Alternate Assessment Validity Studies 2008–2009 (PDF, 409KB)
- 2011-12 Florida Alternate Assessment Test Designs, Blueprints, and Item Specifications (PDF, 394KB)
- Florida Alternate Assessment Item Characteristics Study Summary of Results 2010-11 (PDF, 1MB)
- Florida Alternate Assessment Student Growth Study Summary of Results 2010-11 (PDF, 243KB)
Materials
- Administration Manual
- Teacher Administration Manual - Print Date: September 2012 (PDF, 2MB)
- 2012-13 Object Exchange List (PDF, 1MB)
- 2012-13 Cards/Strips and Teacher Gathered Materials List (PDF, 52KB)
- Procedural Manual