Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program Calendar Available
The Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program Calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is now available. This comprehensive calendar is an essential resource for teachers, administrators, and parents involved in the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program. It outlines important dates and deadlines to ensure all assessments are conducted smoothly and efficiently.
Key Dates and Highlights:
-
Assessment Windows: The calendar details specific periods for each alternate assessment, ensuring all schools align with the statewide schedule.
-
Preparation Deadlines: Important dates for preparation activities, such as materials ordering, training sessions, and data uploads, are clearly outlined to help schools stay on track.
-
Submission Deadlines: Critical deadlines for the submission of assessment results and other required documentation are included to ensure timely reporting and compliance.
The calendar is designed to support our commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for all students, including those with significant cognitive disabilities. By adhering to the schedule and guidelines provided, educators can effectively plan and administer assessments, ensuring that every student’s achievements are accurately measured and reported.
For questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
Process for Requesting Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) Visual Impairment (VI) Materials for Window 1
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will provide tactilely enhanced supplemental materials (e.g., maps, graphs) for some grades on the AKSA Attainment Tasks (AT) to students who have verified visual impairments in their Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Districts should verify a visual impairment is clearly marked on the current IEP and that the student meets all of Kentucky’s eligibility criteria for taking the alternate assessment as indicated in the current IEP. Once districts have verified the student’s eligibility, districts should complete the Visual Impairment (VI) Order Form. If a district has more than one student, the form provides the opportunity for the district to add more students to the form.
All submissions must be made no later than Wednesday, Sept. 3, in order for districts to receive these materials for Window 1 of the AKSA.
For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Krista Mullins. For questions regarding completing the VI Materials Request Form, please contact dacinfo@education.ky.gov.
Reminder: AKSA District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) Binder Pre-Orders Due
New this year, DAC Binders, which include a district copy of the Required Assessment Materials (RAMs), will not be automatically shipped to districts with AKSA testing materials as in previous years. Additional details may be found in the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Back-to-School Training.
DACs who wish to receive a DAC Binder must pre-order by the close of business on Friday, Aug. 15. In lieu of pre-ordering a DAC Binder, DACs may choose to retain school-level binders from each grade band (elementary, middle, and high) after Window 1 for any required make-up testing. School-level binders, including RAMs, will continue to be shipped to districts as in prior years.
For districts without students eligible for the AKSA, district-level materials will still be provided in the event a student moves into the district and requires participation in the alternate assessment.
To place a DAC Binder order for Window 1, please use the DAC Binder Pre-Order for Window 1 link.
For questions or additional support, contact Krista Mullins. For technical support with the ordering link, please contact dacinfo@education.ky.gov.
|
