IAA/ISAT

Each year, students are required to participate in standardized testing given by the state. For many of our students, it is appropriate for them to participate in IAA, the Illinois Alternate Assessment. Depending on grade level, students are tested in reading, math, and/or science. Students are asked 10-12 questions related to various concepts in each subject area. Students are given answer choices, and are scored based on whether they can answer the question with or without assistance. The testing generally takes 15-20 minutes, and is completed individually by the teacher.

          Instead of IAA, taking the ISAT may be appropriate for some of our students. This is the test that all regular division students take. This test is given at grade level and requires students to answer multiple choice questions, and give written responses. Students can be given accommodations such as having tests read to them, the student reads the test aloud to someone, extra time, small group testing, use of a calculator, or having someone write written responses for the student.

          Whether your student participates in IAA or ISAT will be discussed at the IEP meeting. There are certain rules that the school district must follow when deciding which students qualify for IAA and which students must take ISAT. If you have questions about this testing, feel free to contact me at the school. If I cannot answer your question, I will direct you to our special education coordinator or director.