Alternate Assessment

What are alternate assessments?

Alternate assessments are used to measure the performance of students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Rhode Island has two alternate assessments:

  1. The Dynamic Learning Map (DLM) in Science
  2. The Dynamic Learning Map (DLM) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics

Please click on the following link for more information about alternate assessments: RIDE & Alternate Assessments

The following resource provides guidance on determining eligibility for alternate assessments: Guidance for Determining Eligibility for the RIAA & NCSC