Frequently Asked Questions about alternate assessment, posted by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO).

Links to each state’s alternate assessment policy, posted by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO).

NCEO’s links to resources on alternate assessment. Includes technical reports, state reports, and bibliography.

“IDEA Practices” answers frequently asked questions on alternate assessment

Sample criteria for alternate assessment eligibility, developed by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Sample participation guidelines for alternate assessment, developed by the Vermont Department of Education.

The Iowa Department of Education’s self-determination module for alternate assessment.

Iowa Alternate Assessment Educator’s Guide

List of articles on alternate assessment available from The National Information Clearinghouse On Children Who Are Deaf-Blind.

Link to Inclusive Large Scale Standards & Assessment (ILSSA), a group of professionals within the University of Kentucky’s Human Development Institute who work with states to ensure state standards apply to all students, help refine accommodations practices to reflect emerging research, develop alternate assessments and train personnel, and incorporate best practices for educating students with disabilities.