Directions
We are interested in stories about effective and/or ineffective practices in administering an alternate assessment. Please share one event you feel describes your alternate assessment administration experiences. Complete each section and then click the SUBMIT button to send your story. To protect rights of privacy, please do not include any names or other identifiable information. Space is available at the end to share additional comments.

* Any question marked by an asterisk is required.

* 1. What is your state's alternate assessment format:

PortfolioChecklistPerformance EventMultiple Choice

* 2. State in which the event occurred:

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* 3. When did the event occur?

Prior to 1997
After IDEA Reauthorization (1997-2001)
After NCLB Act (2001-Present)

* 4. What happened?

* 5. What type of effect did this event have on the student(s) involved?

PositiveNegativeBothUnsure

Please describe how this effected the student:

* 6. What type of effect did this event have on the teacher/staff involved?

PositiveNegativeBothUnsure

Please describe how this effected the teacher/staff:

* 7. What type of effect did this event have on the school?

PositiveNegativeBothUnsure

Please describe how this affected the school:

* 8. In which level of schooling did this event take place? (Choose one that best describes your story)

Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh School                 (K-5)                              (6-8)                        (9-12)

* 9. In which setting did the event take place?

Special school
Self-contained classroom
Resource classroom
Collaborative setting with general education classroom
General education classroom

10. Please provide additional comments or any other information you believe is relevant to your story.