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This page provides information on the requirements relating to the NYSAA pursuant to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). ÌýNYSAA is part of the New York State (NYS) testing program that measures attainment of the State’s learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school.Ìý The NYSAA in ELA, mathematics and science are assessed using the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment.Ìý DLM is a computer-delivered adaptive assessment measuring a student's achievement of the State Standards in these subject areas at a reduced level of depth, breadth, and complexity.Ìý This webpage provides information on NYS’s eligibility criteria to assist school districts and parents in determining the appropriate participation of students with severe disabilities in the NYSAA and on the impact a student’s participation in the NYSAA has on earning a NYS diploma. Information is also provided on ESSA’s 1.0 percent State-level cap on participation of students in an alternate assessment.Ìý Please check this site often for additional resources and updated guidance.

¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ Updated 2024 Plan for Compliance with NYSAA 1.0 Percent Cap

• New York State 2024 Submission Memo
• ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ Updated 2024 Plan for Compliance with NYSAA 1.0 Percent Cap

New York State Alternate Assessment Universal Technical Assistance and Supports (Tier 1 Activities)

• 1.0 Percent New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) WebinarÌý– March 2025
• Eligibility Criteria for Participation in the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Policy BriefÌý
• New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Decision-Making Tool
• New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Frequently Asked Questions
• Parent Notification of Participation in the New York State Alternate Assessment (Sample Letter)
• Office of State Assessment –ÌýNew York State Office of State Assessment Alternate Assessment webpageÌý

1.0 Percent State Cap on Students Participating in the New York State Alternate Assessment

• Justification for Exceeding 1.0 Percent State-level Cap on New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Participation and Assurance of Participation in Tier 1 Universal Technical Assistance and Supports (2023-2024 NYSAA Participation Data)
• District Justification Summary Based on 2022-2023 NYSAA Participation Data

ESSA Guidance and Regulations

• Ìý– State responsibilities for developing challenging academic standards
• ÌýÌý– Inclusion of students with disabilities in state assessments and alternate assessments
• United States Department of EducationÌý (May 16, 2017)

Additional Resources

• • ÌýÌýVideo and training materials that can be viewed alone or used in combination for training.
• - 1% Toolkit
• Ìý– Root Cause Analysis