Determining whether a student should participate in the alternate assessment and access the adapted curriculum requires thoughtful, data-driven decision-making by the entire IEP Team. This session will guide participants through the completion of the Alternate Assessment Eligibility Worksheet in ECATS while emphasizing compliance requirements, educational impact, and least restrictive environment considerations. Participants will examine the critical role of multiple data sources, present levels of performance, adaptive behavior, instructional supports, and student access to grade-level standards when considering a potential change from the general curriculum to the adapted curriculum. The session will also address common compliance concerns, inappropriate eligibility practices, and the importance of collaborative team decision-making across educational and related service staff. Administrators, general education teachers, special education teachers, and related service providers will leave with a clearer understanding of their role in ensuring legally defensible and student-centered decisions.
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT Room #1413
