MAP-A Assessment
MAP-A UPDATES
- The 2009-2010 Instructor's Guide and Implementation Manual is now available.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
| Dates | Information |
|---|---|
Sept. 21 - October 30, 2009 |
Enrollment Window |
Jan. 8, 2010 |
Transfer Student Participation Deadline |
Jan. 11, 2010 - Feb. 5, 2010 |
Collection Period 1 |
Feb. 8, 2010 - March 5, 2010 |
Collection Period 2 |
March 10, 2010 |
Return Ship-by Date |
March 26, 2010 |
ProFile Web Closes |
MAP-A RESOURCES
- Enrollment Information/How to order materials/ProFile
- Manuals/Test Implementation Resources
- General Resources
- Powerpoints/Web Meetings
ABOUT THE ASSESSMENT
- The MAP-Alternate (MAP-A) is a portfolio-based assessment that measures student performance based on alternate achievement standards. The MAP-A is aligned with Missouri's Show-Me Standards. The MAP-A assessment relies on the involvement of teachers to customize the assessment for each student. The MAP-Alternate (MAP-A) is designed only for students with signifigant cognitive disabilities who meet grade level and eligiblity criteria.
Who takes the MAP-A Assessment?
- The decision as to how a student with disabilities is chosen to be eligible for the MAP-A assessment is determined by the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team using DESE-established criteria.
- Students must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the MAP-A assessment
At what grades is the MAP-A given?
- Communication Arts is assessed at grades 3-8 and 11.
- Math is assessed at grades 3-8 and 10.
- Science is assessed at grades 5, 8 and 11.
Contact Information
DESE:
1-800-845-3545
Assessment Resource Center
(For questions about enrollment and binder submission)
800-366-8232
Measured Progress
(Technical Support for ProFile)
John Cunningham - jcunningham@measuredprogress.org
866-834-8880
MON-THUR 8:30 to 5:00 Eastern
or
Kevin Froton - kfroton@measuredprogress.org
800-431-8901 x2196
MON-FRI 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm