FAQ: New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)

New York State students with severe cognitive disabilities may take a different statewide exam than their peers, the NYSAA.  This FAQ, developed in partnership with our NY Region 1 Parent Training & Information Center (PTIC) Collaborative partners, answers questions about the test, including who is eligible, how to know whether your child is assessed using alternate or standard assessments, how the NYSAA impacts diploma options, and more.