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	2011-2012 ND Alternate Assessments (NDAA1 and NDAA2) - Electronic Versions The testing window for the NDAA1 and NDAA2 will begin on November 14th, 2011. The testing window for the NDAA1 (all subtests) will end on January 20th, 2012 at 5:00 pm CST. The testing window for the NDAA2 (all subtests) will end on December 16th, 2011 at 5:00 pm CST. If you have any questions regarding the contents of this webpage or the ND Alternate Assessments, please email Doreen Strode or call 701-298-4637.
	NDAA-1 and NDAA2-Companion-Documents
	2010-2012 Parent Brochure This brochure should be handed out and reviewed at all IEP meetings to both parents and educators.  Please print it as two pages and then copy it from front to back to make a tri-fold brochure. Teacher Checklists for Assessment Steps: (choose the one you need for each student) NDAA 1 Teacher Checklist NDAA 2 Teacher Checklist IEP Flowchart for Decisions on Assessment Options updated October 15, 2009 This document provides information and questions for IEP teams to follow in order to make the best assessment option determinations for individual students. Accommodations Worksheets for Specific Assessments (choose the one you need for each student): NDSA   Accommodations Worksheet NDAA2  Accommodations Worksheet NDAA1 and NDAA2 Side-By-Side Comparison Standards Based IEPs Power Point This power point provides information for educators regarding  the need for standards based IEPs
	North Dakota Alternate Assessment 1 (NDAA 1)
	for students with severe cognitive disabilities assessed using alternate achievement standards.
	NDAA1 Test Directions Manual NDAA1 Training Power Point NDAA1 Data Chart NDAA 1 - Parent/Guardian Validation Survey SFN 54471 OR Word Document NDAA1 Grade Level Activities Documents NDAA 1 - Grade 3 Activities NDAA 1 - Grade 4 Activities Science test and directions NDAA 1 - Grade 5 Activities NDAA 1 - Grade 6 Activities NDAA 1 - Grade 7 Activities NDAA 1 - Grade 8 Activities Science test and directions NDAA 1 - Grade 11 Activities Science test and directions NDAA Teacher Feedback Survey Please access this online survey on the NDAA Student Management page to the LEFT of the Student Management Table @ www.datadrivenenterprises.com/NDAA
	North Dakota Alternate Assessment 2 (NDAA2)
	for students with persistent learning difficulties assessed against modified achievement standards
	NDAA2 Test Directions Manual NDAA2 Training Power Point NDAA Teacher Feedback Survey Please access this online survey on the NDAA Student Management page to the LEFT of the Student Management Table @ www.datadrivenenterprises.com/NDAA
	NDAA Achievement/Performance Descriptors
	Summary statements of the achievement levels reported on the ND Alternate Assessment. NDAA2 Reading Performance Level Descriptors-2010 NDAA2 Math Performance Level Descriptors-2010 NDAA2 Science Performance Level Descriptors-2010
	Technical Reports
	NDAA2 2009-10 Technical Manual NDAA1 2009-10 Technical Report
	Adequate Yearly Progress One and Two Percent Cap Regulations
	In order to view this video you will need to have Real Audio Player installed on your computer. To install click here RealPlayer Once your realplayer has been installed you will need to restart your computer. Video (30 min video) Instructions:  Before viewing this Video go to:  http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/testing/account/index.shtm  and download “A Guide to the 2009-2010 Annual Adequate Yearly Progress Report” to reference during the training.  The training is approximately 30 minutes long. PowerPoint This is a copy of the powerpoint for printing

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