Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program

Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP)

Last Updated on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 10:32 AM

The Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program was developed in 1990 as a result of the Reform Act of 1990 to provide schools and programs with a valid and reliable means of assessing the instruction provided to students with moderate and significant disabilities (i.e., for the less than 1% of the total student population for whom traditional assessments would be an inappropriate measure of progress). The program modification in 2011 removed the portfolio and applied attainment tasks for all content areas. The transition attainment record remained in place for students in grades 8, 10 and 11. These assessments continue to meet federal requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).

KAAP is based upon two components: Attainment Tasks (AT) and the Transition Attainment Record (TAR). These components play vital roles in the assessment of the individual student and are included in the school and district's overall Accountability Index.

Attainment Tasks (AT)
Attainment tasks are performance events that require students to complete a task, working step by step as directed by the teacher.

Transition Attainment Record (TAR)
The Transition Attainment Record is a checklist which evaluates the student’s readiness in reading, mathematics and science.

NEW ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT STANDARDS FOR READING, MATHEMATICS and WRITING

With the 2009 implementation of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) requiring new assessment standards for English/Language Arts and Mathematics for the general assessment, new standards were also required for the Alternate Assessment. Low Incidence Consultants and KDE Content Experts narrowed the Kentucky Core Academic Standards (KCAS) to 10 standards to release into the field for teachers and administrators to select the top 6. KDE along with Low Incidence Consultants worked to modify the language of the 6 standards selected to create less depth and breadth.

AAAF
The Alternate Assessment and Accountability Folder, also referred to as the AAAF, has been a requirement of the Alternate Assessment Program for several years. Now with the implementation of the Alternate K-PREP (Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress), a new assessment design will hold more responsibilities for the AAAF. The ... More

Administration Guides
The 2011-2012 Administration Guides for the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP) provide access to the overview and administration of the attainment tasks (AT) and transition attainment record (TAR).

Communications
The Communications page contains the Alternate Assessment E-mail published frequently between districts and Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). Other communications, including Frequently Asked Questions and KAAP Newsletters, may be published on this page.

KAAP Calendar
The dates for the 2011-2012 Calendar for Kentucky’s Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP) are listed below. The calendar displays on a month by month basis the breakdown of Kentucky’s alternate assessment.

KAAP Forms
Any forms distributed or relevant to the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP) can be accessed from this page. This page houses individual forms relevant to the Alternate Assessment. These forms include the Participation Guidelines, the paper form for medical and other exemptions, the Alternate Assessment Code of Ethics and Non-Disclosure forms. ... More

KAAP Parent Information
Included on this page is information shared with parents and/or stakeholders involved with the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP).

KAAP Resources
The Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program conducts training sessions and meetings throughout the year for teachers and administrators involved with this program. Below are materials used in the trainings and meetings, and some of the questions asked by participants.

KAAP Trainings
This page contains current school-year (2011-2012) Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program trainings. Many of the PowerPoint training sessions include a narration track. The Administration Code and Inclusions Regulation Training materials provide additional support to anyone administering Kentucky's Alternate Assessment. This training may supplement the general education Adminstration Code and Inclusions of Special Populations annual training upon ... More

KCAS-KAAP Content Aligned Standards
KCAS-KAAP CONTENT ALIGNED STANDARDS FOR READING, MATHEMATICS and WRITING With the 2009 implementation of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) requiring new assessment standards for English/Language Arts and Mathematics for the general assessment, new standards were also required for the Alternate Assessment. Low Incidence Consultants and KDE Content Experts narrowed the Kentucky ... More

Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP) State Results
The Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP) state summary includes results by performance level (Novice, Apprentice, Proficient and Distinguished) and academic index for each content area: reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing. Assessment results for students participating in the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program are reported in each school, district and state ... More

For more information contact:

Kevin O'Hair
500 Mero Street, 17th floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-564-4394 x4735

kevin.ohair@education.ky.gov

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Questions Regarding KAAP

Student Registration Database

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