This session provides an overview of the Hawaiʻi State Alternate Assessment (HSA-Alt), designed to support educators and school teams in administering the assessment with confidence. We'll review the federal 1% rule and what it means for eligibility, walk through the participation identification guidelines to help teams determine which students qualify for HSA-Alt, and break down the structure of the test. We'll also share practical tips for testing and point participants toward key resources to support preparation and administration throughout the year.
Test Development Specialist, HIDOE State Office - OSIP/AAB/Assessment Section
Tyler Belanga is a Test Development Specialist with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education's Assessment Section, where his work focuses on balanced assessment systems, performance assessment design, and social studies item development. With a background as a middle school educator... Read More →
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