Tag: Data-Driven Instruction

November 10, 2025 / mohammed looti

Alternate Assessment: Accountability Systems Explained

Definition and Historical Context of Alternate Assessment The concept of the Alternate Assessment and Accountability System (AA-AAS) represents a crucial evolution in educational policy aimed at ensuring that all students, regardless of the severity of their disability, participate meaningfully in state accountability structures. Historically, students with significant cognitive disabilities were often excluded from large-scale standardized […]

December 2, 2025 / mohammed looti

Progress Monitoring: Barriers & Facilitators

Introduction to Progress Monitoring Measures (PMM) Progress monitoring measures (PMMs) represent a crucial component of evidence-based practice within educational psychology and clinical settings, particularly foundational to models like Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). These standardized assessments are designed to be administered frequently, often weekly or bi-weekly, allowing practitioners—including teachers, school […]