Alternate assessments
Explanation:
According to Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, students belonging to a few disability categories (around 13) like one with cognitive disabilities can opt for alternate assessment.
These categories belong to such students who needs substantial modifications, support and requisite adaptations to the existing curricular content; those who require individualized education program or teaching to learn and acquire knowledge, and for those who cannot participate in the normal achievement tests based on academic standards even with proper accommodations.
The purpose of an alternate assessment is to ensure academic accountability to all students equally.
