Alternate Assessment

Ohio’s Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD)

Ohio’s Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD) is aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards–Extended (OLS-E) and designed to allow students with significant cognitive disabilities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in an appropriately rigorous assessment.

New test administrators will need to complete Test Administration Certification through the Alternate Assessment Portal

Resources:

ODE Alternate Assessment Page

Alternate Assessment Participation Decision-Making Tool

What Families Should Know About Alternate Assessments

Ohio’s Learning Standards Extended

Ohio’s Learning Standards - Extended with Learning Progressions

Ohio's Alternate Assessment Portal for Teachers and Test Administrators