Day: October 25, 2026

Two students practicing with picture cards and a switch in the format used by an alternate assessment

Alternate Assessment: Who Qualifies, the 1% Cap and the Tests

Who takes an alternate assessment, the federal rules and the 1% cap, diploma effects, the DLM, MSAA and state tests in use in 2026-27, and a checklist.
Kindergarten students passing a ball in a circle on the classroom rug during social skills activities

Social Skills Activities by Age: Classroom Examples and Evidence

Classroom social skills activities by age, each tied to one skill, with the evidence-based practices behind them, a lesson format and progress data.