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District of Columbia Public Schools NJ Alternate Proficiency Assessment May 16, 2007 Main Topics History of APA process Description of current APA Positives and Concerns Future Direction IDEA Legislation IDEA 97 requirement to include all students with disabilities in statewide and local assessments Publicly report progress of students with disabilities Most participate in general assessment with or without accommodations Law allowed for alternate assessment for student with the most severe cognitive disabilities. NCLB Legislation NCLB required the performance of students with disabilities to be included in the accountability system for schools and districts. A change in New Jersey. NCLB required students to be assessed in relation to the state standards NCLB allowed for a small percentage of students to be accountable under alternate achievement standards. (1% of total tested population) Who are the APA Students? Tim is a 9 year old student with significant disabilities. He uses a walker and an augmentative communication device for expressive communication but often needs reminders to do so. He needs picture symbols to supplement verbal information. He can repeat single words verbally. He is supposed to wear glasses, but generally will not leave them on without frequent reminders and supervision. Vicki is a 14 year old student with significant disabilities. She uses a wheelchair and smiles to indicate “yes” and rounds her mouth to indicate “no.” Sometimes it takes several seconds for her to give a “yes/no” response. While Vicki has very limited use of her arms and legs, she can activate a pressure switch with her cheek by turning her head slightly to the left. Since Vicki’s eyesight is somewhat impaired, objects/photos/symbols must be held approximately 12 inches in front of her. Historical Perspective Alternate assessment had to be aligned to state standards but the achievement standards could be modified NJ organized advisory group to develop t