New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)
NYSAA is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State’s learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the NYSAA program will no longer include a Social Studies component. The NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.
English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment is a computer-delivered adaptive assessment measuring a student's achievement of the ELA, Mathematics, and Science State Standards at a reduced level of depth, breadth, and complexity. This computerized assessment provides the opportunity to customize the assessment to the individual abilities and needs of the student. It is designed to measure a wide range of proficiencies of students, is quicker and easier to administer and score, and provides useful information to teachers to inform future instruction for the student.
2018-19 NYSAA
2018-19 NYSAA Test Window: March 11, 2019 - June 7, 2019
2018-19 Memos
- Age Ranges for Students with Disabilities Participating in the 2018-19 New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)
- Medically Excused Policy 2018-2019 NYSAA
- Translation 2018-19
- 2018-19 Elementary-and Intermediate-level Testing Schedule
- A Parent’s Quick Guide to the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)
- Spanish Version: A Parent’s Quick Guide to the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)
- Accessibility Supports for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities Tested on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) in English Language Arts and in Mathematics (146 KB)
- NYSAA Eligibility and Participation Criteria
2018-19 NYSAA ELA, Mathematics and Science (DLM)
Manuals (DLM)
- Accessibility Manual
- Assessment Coordinator Manual
- Data Management Manual
- Educator Portal User Guide
- Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training
- Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training
- Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets
- Technology Specifications Manual
- Test Administration Manual
2018-19 Administration (DLM)
- DLM Website
- Commonly Used Acronyms in DLM
- Educator Checklist: Administration of NYSAA through Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
- Assessment Coordinator Checklist: Administration of NYSAA in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science through Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
- Dates to Remember: Administration of NYSAA in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science through Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
Training Resources (DLM)
- Security Agreement
- Test Completion and Field Testing
- Accessibility Supports, Braille and Language Translation
- DLM Professional Development
- Writing Testlets
- Resources: Where in the world can I find?
- Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE): Administration of NYSAA through Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
2018-2019 Technology (DLM)
- Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
- NYSED Computer-Based Testing (CBT) NYSAA
- NYSED CBT FAQs
- Special Circumstance Codes: Administration of NYSAA in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science through Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
- Technology Personnel Checklist: Administration of NYSAA in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science through Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
- Technology Specifications Manual Supplemental Information: Administration of NYSAA in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science through Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)