Revisiting the Meaning of 'Reduced Depth, Breadth, and Complexity' for AA-AAAS. NCEO Report 441
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| Title: | Revisiting the Meaning of 'Reduced Depth, Breadth, and Complexity' for AA-AAAS. NCEO Report 441 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Martha L. Thurlow, Andrew R. Hinkle, Sheryl S. Lazarus, Kristin K. Liu, National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO), University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration, Applied Enterprise Management Corporation (AEM), Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR), Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE), WestEd |
| Source: | National Center on Educational Outcomes. 2024. |
| Availability: | National Center on Educational Outcomes. University of Minnesota, 207 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsburg Drive Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Tel: 612-626-1530; Fax: 612-624-0879; e-mail: nceo@umn.edu; Web site: https://nceo.info/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (ED/OSERS), Research to Practice Division (RTP) |
| Contract Number: | H326G210002 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Alternative Assessment, Educational History, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Elementary and Secondary Education Act |
| Abstract: | Alternate assessments aligned to alternate academic achievement standards (AA-AAAS) are designed and implemented for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Historically, these assessments have been described as reflecting reduced "depth," "breadth," and "complexity." Yet, the meaning of these terms is often not defined. The purpose of this report is to provide: (1) an overview of relevant history and legislation that address depth, breadth, and complexity of AA-AAAS; and (2) questions for states to consider as they revise or develop new AA-AAAS. This information also can be useful for states submitting evidence for an existing AA-AAAS to the U.S. Department of Education peer review process. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | ED653121 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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