New Generation of Assessments

Many states have joined consortia to develop assessments that measure students’ proficiency relative to the CCSS.

The new generation of assessments are designed to be more accessible from the start.

Though the new assessments are designed to be accessible, it is important to consider how ELLs with disabilities will participate in assessments, including what accommodations this group of students may require.

What about alternate assessments?

Alternate assessments are intended for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Most ELLs with disabilities do not have significant cognitive disabilities and are not appropriate candidates for an alternate assessment.

Most ELLs with disabilities participate in the general assessment with or without accommodations. Module 4 discusses accommodations in greater detail.