NSCAS NSCAS Alternate Assessment 2

Question 1

What does the acronym DLM stand for in the context of NSCAS-Alt ELA and Math?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic Learning Maps

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Differentiated Learning Modules

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Developmental Literacy Measures

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District-Level Monitoring

Question 2

What are 'Essential Elements' in the context of NSCAS-Alt?

Accepted Answer

Reduced-complexity learning targets derived from the general academic standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities

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Core skills required for high school graduation

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Basic reading and writing benchmarks for all students

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Science laboratory safety procedures

Question 3

Who is primarily responsible for administering the NSCAS-Alt to a student?

Accepted Answer

The student's special education teacher or primary service provider

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A district assessment coordinator

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A state-trained external evaluator

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The school principal

Question 4

How do NSCAS-Alt results factor into Nebraska's school accountability system?

Accepted Answer

They count toward participation and achievement goals within federal accountability guardrails

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They are excluded entirely from accountability calculations

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They are counted in the same way as general NSCAS proficiency scores

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They only affect special education program ratings, not school grades

Question 5

Which federal law mandates the inclusion of students with significant cognitive disabilities in state assessments through alternate assessments?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only

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No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Question 6

Can a parent or guardian independently request that their child take NSCAS-Alt instead of the regular NSCAS?

Accepted Answer

No, eligibility is determined solely by the IEP team based on disability criteria

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Yes, parents can request it at any time

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Yes, but only if the student has failed NSCAS twice

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No, it is assigned automatically based on special education enrollment

Question 7

In which grade levels is the NSCAS-Alt ELA and Math assessment administered?

Accepted Answer

Grades 3–8 and grade 11

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Grades 3–5 only

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Grades 6–8 and grade 12

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Grades 4, 8, and 10