NCRRC: A State Consortium to Examine the Consequential Validity of Alternate Assessments Based on Alternate Achievement Standards (AA-AAS)
Project Description:
The North Central Regional Resource Center (NCRRC) and the States of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are forming a consortium to conduct a longitudinal study to ascertain the consequential evidence of the alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards (AA-AAS) used within each State. The goal of this project is to collect and analyze data to investigate, ascertain, and inform States of the consequential evidence characteristics of their AA-AAS. In doing so, States will be provided with information that will lead to: (1) the continuous improvement of the validity of AA-AAS with regard to its intended purposes, (2) the identification and the development of professional development strategies with regard to the effective application of the AA-AAS and (3) the development of strategies that will assist States in the dissemination of practices that promote effective decision-making based on AA-AAS data resulting in improved decision-making, instructional interventions, and IEP development practices that improve the academic and functional skills of students with disabilities.
Keyword(s):
Alternate Assessments, Consequential Validity, Alt. Achievement Standards
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Other
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Regional, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
