My daughter receives services through her Educational Support Team. How do we advocate for alternate assessments during her state and district testing?
You can address her need for alternate assessments through her Educational Support Team. As with most decisions regarding your child’s program, use of an alternate assessment should be based on her individual needs, a variety of information about your child, and on information you provide. The team may first consider a list of standard accommodations for your daughter before considering an alternate assessment. For example, the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) offers standard accommodations including, but not limited to, a change in test location, administering the test in a small group, changing the lighting or furniture in the room, or allowing her more time to complete the test. The New Standards Reference Exam (NSRE) offers standard accommodations, such as having access to a scribe, reading the questions out loud, or administering the test in the child’s native language. A list of standard accommodations and information about state and district assessments can be found
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