Buzz | May 2026
Welcome to May’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! We are almost halfway through the year and this is a great time to refocus, realign with your goals, and move forward with intention.
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Author: Indira Medina
Where can parents and families get more information and support related to assessment?
How can families connect to their State Education Agency? NCEO provides links to state assessment policies for students with disabilities. An interactive state map allows users to quickly find policies for their state.
Read MoreWhich students should participate in alternate assessments?
What are alternate assessments? Most students with disabilities participate in general state assessments. An option for some students with the most significant cognitive disabilities is to take an alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards (AA-AAAS).
Read MoreWhich students should participate in alternate assessments?
Most students with disabilities participate in general state assessments. An option for some students with the most significant cognitive disabilities is to take an alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards (AA-AAAS).
Read MoreWhat can parents and families do to support their children?
How can parents and families support students in the assessment process? IEP team meetings are designed to be collaborative, with parents and families being active members of the team.
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