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This page provides information on the requirements relating to the 91Ô­´´AA pursuant to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Ìý91Ô­´´AA is part of the 91Ô­´´ State (91Ô­´´) testing program that measures attainment of the State’s learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school.Ìý The 91Ô­´´AA in ELA, mathematics and science are assessed using the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment.Ìý DLM is a computer-delivered adaptive assessment measuring a student's achievement of the State Standards in these subject areas at a reduced level of depth, breadth, and complexity.Ìý This webpage provides information on 91Ô­´´â€™s eligibility criteria to assist school districts and parents in determining the appropriate participation of students with severe disabilities in the 91Ô­´´AA and on the impact a student’s participation in the 91Ô­´´AA has on earning a 91Ô­´´ diploma. Information is also provided on ESSA’s 1.0 percent State-level cap on participation of students in an alternate assessment.Ìý Please check this site often for additional resources and updated guidance.

91Ô­´´ Updated 2024 Plan for Compliance with 91Ô­´´AA 1.0 Percent Cap

• 91Ô­´´ State 2024 Submission Memo
• 91Ô­´´ Updated 2024 Plan for Compliance with 91Ô­´´AA 1.0 Percent Cap

91Ô­´´ State Alternate Assessment Universal Technical Assistance and Supports (Tier 1 Activities)

• 1.0 Percent 91Ô­´´ State Alternate Assessment (91Ô­´´AA) WebinarÌý– March 2025
• Eligibility Criteria for Participation in the 91Ô­´´ State Alternate Assessment (91Ô­´´AA) Policy BriefÌý
• 91Ô­´´ State Alternate Assessment (91Ô­´´AA) Decision-Making Tool
• 91Ô­´´ State Alternate Assessment (91Ô­´´AA) Frequently Asked Questions
• Parent Notification of Participation in the 91Ô­´´ State Alternate Assessment (Sample Letter)
• Office of State Assessment –Ìý91Ô­´´ State Office of State Assessment Alternate Assessment webpageÌý

1.0 Percent State Cap on Students Participating in the 91Ô­´´ State Alternate Assessment

• Justification for Exceeding 1.0 Percent State-level Cap on 91Ô­´´ State Alternate Assessment (91Ô­´´AA) Participation and Assurance of Participation in Tier 1 Universal Technical Assistance and Supports (2023-2024 91Ô­´´AA Participation Data)
• District Justification Summary Based on 2022-2023 91Ô­´´AA Participation Data

ESSA Guidance and Regulations

• Ìý– State responsibilities for developing challenging academic standards
• ÌýÌý– Inclusion of students with disabilities in state assessments and alternate assessments
• United States Department of EducationÌý (May 16, 2017)

Additional Resources

• • ÌýÌýVideo and training materials that can be viewed alone or used in combination for training.
• - 1% Toolkit
• Ìý– Root Cause Analysis