Overview

• Connecticut Alternate Science Assessments in Grades 5, 8 and 11; and
• Connecticut Alternate Assessment (CTAA) for English language arts/literacy and Mathematics for Eligible Students in Grades 3-8 and 11. 

• Learner Characteristics Inventory (LCI)

Test Administration Resources

The Connecticut State Department of Education Comprehensive Assessment Program Portal provides access to test administration resources for the Connecticut Alternate Assessment and the Connecticut Alternate Science Assessment.  

This overview for parents/guardians describes components and resources for Connecticut’s Alternate Assessment System designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Other Resources

2017-18 CSDE Usability, Accessibility and Accommodations Training and Alternate Assessment System Training

• CTAA Test Administration Manual
  This manual provides information for the Teacher Test Administrator and District/School Coordinator regarding policies and procedures for the 2018 Connecticut Alternate Assessment in mathematics and  English language arts/literacy.
  
• National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC)
• NCSC Wiki
  The NCSC Wiki provides materials to support educators with instruction aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). This wiki also provides curriculum, instructional, core content connectors, and parent resources.

• 2018 CTAS/CTAA Sample Parent Letter

• Performance Level Descriptors
  These grade-specific Performance Level Descriptors were developed to summarize the knowledge, skills and abilities prioritized for the CTAA that students need to attain at each level of achievement (Level 1-Level 4). Each performance level includes the knowledge, skills and abilities of the preceding performance levels.

  • CTAA ELA Performance Level Descriptors

  • CTAA Math Performance Level Descriptors  

Communication

Connecticut Alternate Science Assessment Field Test - March 16, 2018

2017-18 Connecticut Alternate Science Assessment Field Test Training Letter - March 2, 2018

NGSS Alternate Assessment Field Test Webinar Recording, Q and A and Power Point - February 16, 2018

NGSS Alternate Assessment Field Test Update - February 13, 2018

• NGSS Alternate Assessment Field Test - Essence Statements - by grade

• NGSS Alternate Assessment Field Test - Essence Statements - by storyline

Connecticut’s Alternate Assessments - Participation Requirements Update - November 27, 2017