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MTAS General Information

MTAS General Information

The Minnesota Department of Education provides general information about the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS), the alternate assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Information provided includes fact sheets, frequently asked questions, participation guidelines, resources and other general information about MTAS. Note: for important information and announcements, please see the main MTAS web page.

A Decision Framework for Individualized Education Program (IEP) Teams  203Kb (9/8/08)
     Guidance document published by the U.S. Department of Education, to be used to assist in the development of participation guidelines.
Accessing the General Curriculum: Next Steps for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities  133Kb (10/6/08)
     A summary of a panel discussion on the future of instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities that took place at the 2008 Minnesota Assessment Conference
Alternate Achievement Standards  56Kb (9/21/06)
     A detailed explanation of the term "alternate achievement standards."
Frequently Asked Questions 2008: Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS)  211Kb (4/7/08)
     Responses to questions from the regional March 2008 test administration trainings.
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team Guide to Participation  124Kb (11/24/08)
     This guide contains requirements, a decision-making tool, a case study and a glossary to assist IEP teams in making annual decisions about participation in the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS).