Process for Requesting AKSA Visual Impairment (VI) Materials for Window 2
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will provide tactilely enhanced supplemental materials (e.g., maps, graphs) for some grades on the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) Attainment Tasks (ATs) to students who have verified visual impairments in their Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Districts should verify that 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 eligible student, the form provides the opportunity for the district to add more students to the form.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 6, to ensure districts receive materials for Window 2 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.
AKSA Window 2 Materials Shipping Selection
KDE provides two shipping options for Window 2 of the AKSA to accommodate schools during spring break.
To select a preferred option, districts should complete and submit the 2026 AKSA Window 2 Shipping Selection Form by Friday, Feb. 13. If a form is not submitted by this date, materials will be shipped during the default option.
Upon receipt, please verify the contents of the shipment against the packing list within 72 hours of receipt to ensure all materials have been received. If the materials are not received by Monday, April 6 (Shipping Option 1) or by Monday, April 13 (Shipping Option 2), please email Krista Mullins.
Shipping options for AKSA Window 2 are the following:
Option 1: March 30-April 3 (default option)
Option 2: April 6-April 10
For any questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
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