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Conference record / 2007

Alternate assessment

The eighth annual conference focused on alternate assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Sessions addressed design, participation, evidence, and the demands of accountability systems.

When and where

October 11 and 12, 2007
Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland

Program focus

Alternate assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

What the conference examined

  • Alternate achievement standards and assessment design.
  • Participation decisions and access.
  • Evidence for technical quality.
  • Accountability and instructional use.

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