1. Alternate Assessment Updates
Kevin O’Hair, Program Consultant
Division of Assessment Support

2. Changes for
Dimensions (A and B) will no longer be identified or included as part of the Alternate K-PREP assessments. The identification of Dimensions has always assisted with communication barriers and services. Now, all communication will be identified as part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
During the review of the Kentucky Alternate K-PREP Participation Guidelines, it was determined that communication should be addressed during the initial placement to receive services. Advisory members felt it was not something an assessment should address.
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:

3. Changes for 2018-19 (continued)
Attainment Tasks for reading, mathematics, writing, science and social studies will now offer three answer options instead of four (A, B, C).
Revisions made to Senate Bill 1 in 2017 require a college entrance exam be administered at grades 10 and 11. The Transition Attainment Record (TAR) is required at grades 10 and 11 beginning in the fall of 2018.
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:

4. Content Areas Tested (Elementary School)
GRADE
CONTENT AREAS
STANDARDS ASSESSED
ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT)
TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR) 3
Reading and Mathematics
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading and Mathematics)  4
Reading, Mathematics and Science
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics and Science) 5
Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies and Writing
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics, Writing) 
Core Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies)
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:
KDE:OAA:DSR:cw&ko:7/13/2016

5. Content Areas Tested (Middle School)
GRADE
CONTENT AREAS
STANDARDS ASSESSED
ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT)
TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR) 6
Reading and Mathematics
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading and Mathematics)  7
Reading, Mathematics and Science
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics and Science) 8
Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies and Writing
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics and Writing) Core Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies)
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:
KDE:OAA:DSR:cw&ko:7/13/2016

6. Content Areas Tested (High School)
GRADE
CONTENT AREAS
STANDARDS ASSESSED
ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT)
TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR) 9
Reading
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Reading  10
Mathematics
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Mathematics
Alternate for Academic Readiness Component 11
Science and Writing
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Writing and
Science 12
For students who did not meet benchmark at grade 11
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:
KDE:OAA:DSR:cw&ko:7/13/2016

7. Assessment Trainings TRAININGS REQUIRED AVAILABLE COMMENTS
Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations
Available online all year. Follow school/district timelines for when to complete.
Must be completed before any state assessment (including the fall and spring Alternate K-PREP) is administered.
Overview--Attainment Task Training
August 27- November 2, 2018
Transition Attainment Record (TAR)
September 24, May 24, 2019
Required for teachers of students in grades 10 and 11. Also, for any teacher administering to a grade 12 or grade 14 student.
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:
KDE:OAA:DSR:cw&ko:7/13/2016

8. Testing Windows TEST WINDOW ITEMS TESTED PER CONTENT AREA
READING, MATHEMATICS, WRITING, and SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
November 5-December 14, 2018
15 Items
Standards
1 - 3
1 - 2
April 15-May 24, 2019
4 - 6
3 - 4
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:
KDE:OAA:DSR:cw&ko:7/13/2016

9. Calendar of Events DATE EVENT August 27, 2018
Alternate Assessment Overview/AT Training Released
September 24, 2018
TAR Training Opens
TAR Administration Begins
October 22-26, 2018
Materials Ship for Test Window 1
November 2, 2018
Alternate Assessment Overview/AT Training Closes
November 5, 2018
Test Window 1 Begins
Student Registration Database (SRD) Opens for Score Entry
December 14, 2018
Test Window 1 Closes
December 21, 2018
SRD for Test Window 1 Closes; TAR Will Remain Open
March (option 1) or
April 1-5, 2019 (option 2)
Materials Ship for Test Window 2
April 15, 2019
Test Window 2 Begins
SRD for Test Window 2 Opens
May 24, 2019
Test Window 2 and TAR Administration Closes
June5, 2019
SRD Closes for Test Window 2 and TAR
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10. Materials
Materials typically arrive in the district 1-2 weeks prior to the beginning of the testing window.
It is recommended to allow teachers access to the materials before they begin administering the assessment. The intent is to make any needed changes to the tasks that will allow the student access to the materials per the type of adaptation type required.
Note: Window 1 Materials to Districts: October
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:
KDE:OAA:DSR:cw&ko:7/13/2016

11. Alternate Assessment E-Mail Receipt
The Alternate Assessment is distributed to teachers who have students participating in the Kentucky Alternate Assessment. The was designed to provide teachers with all information relating to the alternate assessment.
If you are a new teacher it is very important that you submit your name to Kevin O’Hair at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to add your name to the distribution list.
Kevin O’Hair
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

12. Alternate K-PREP Webpage
Alternate K-PREP AAAF
Alternate K-PREP Aligned to KAS Standards
Alternate K-PREP Communications
Alternate K-PREP Resources
Alternate K-PREP Trainings
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

13. Alternate K-PREP Trainings (AT)
Overview/Attainment Tasks Training
Overview/Attainment Task Training (August 27- November 2)
Must be completed before administering any Attainment Tasks
Overview/Attainment Task Training is for teachers with students in grades 3-12 (12 not administered in Social Studies Attainment Tasks) who will administer either a fall or spring Attainment Task
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

14. Alternate K-PREP Trainings (TAR)
Transition Attainment Record Training
Transition Attainment Record Training (September 24- May 24)
Transition Attainment Record (TAR) Training is for teachers with students in grades 10 and 11. Also, any students in grade 12 or grade 14 who did not meet benchmarks on the TAR at grade 11 are permitted to take the assessment again.
The TAR document is the same for grades 10, 11, 12 and 14.
Must be completed before downloading the TAR document
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

15. Alternate K-PREP Resources
ITEMS FOUND ON RESOURCE PAGE
Alternate K-PREP Administration Guides for Overview/AT and TAR Trainings
Alternate K-PREP Calendar
Alternate K-PREP Science Progressions
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

16. Alternate K-PREP Communications
Houses Alternate Assessment s
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

17. Alternate K-PREP Content/ Assessment Standards
Alternate K-PREP Aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS)
Stores all grade level content standards for the Kentucky Alternate Assessment; very important page.
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

18. Alternate K-PREP AAAF
Alternate Assessment and Accountability Folder (AAAF)
Required for every student taking the Alternate K-PREP, (annually).
Webpage for the AAAF shares a separate training related to maintaining the AAAF. The different areas shared are:
AAAF Important Terms
AAAF Requirements
AAAF Student Information Page (required)
AAAF Work Sample Requirements
AAAF Attainment Tasks Support Worksheet
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

19. Alternate K-PREP Systems Page (Save to Favorites)
Online Training System (OTS): Location to take online quizzes, print certificates for completion of training, access TAR documents for grade 11 students.
Student Registration Database (SRD): Cannot be accessed until the District Assessment Coordinator (DAC), Director of Special Education (DoSE) or someone with district rights give teachers permission to enter scores. Will not officially open until November 1.
Career Readiness Database (CRD): Houses scores from the ESAR and CWEC. Information shared through the Career Technical Education (CTE) office.
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

20. Online Training System (OTS)
System to track teacher quiz completions.
Registration is valid from one year to the next.
To initiate first-time access, please use information below.
USERNAME:
district address
PASSWORD:
abc123 for first-time access each year/should update password after first-time access
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:
KDE:OAA:DSR:cw&ko:7/13/2016

21. Student Registration Database (SRD)
Houses student scores from both the Attainment Tasks and the Transition Attainment Record (TAR).
More information, including a manual, will be available in early November.
Updated based on changes made in the Online Training System (OTS).
OAA:DAS:DAC Webcast:
KDE:OAA:DSR:cw&ko:7/13/2016

22. Alternate K-REP Systems Page (Continued)
MUST REGISTER IF YOU ARE A NEW USER:
Access the Alternate K-PREP Systems Page:
Select Register (on the left of the screen/below members area); provide the required information.
Your username will be your school account; provide a password that is easy for you to remember.
Select “Register” at the bottom of the page.
This information will also be used for the Student Registration Database (SRD) that will allow score input after the DAC approves access in November.
For additional questions, please contact Kevin O’Hair or by phone at (502)
KDE:OAA:DAS: ko: 8/10/2018

23. Alternate Assessment Participation Guidelines
Updating Modules
Complete participation guidelines for grade 14
If the student participated in the AA in Grade 12, the ARC may select “yes” for each participation criterion listed in the guidelines without having to document evidence to support the decision. The ARC may document in the conference summary the dicussion that the student was eligible in grade 12 and conintues to be eligible, but will focus on transition and post- secondary needs in grade 14.
KEDC training: September 10, 2018