Welcome to the website of Pennsylvania's Alternate System of Assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. On this site is information about why and how the test is given, how it is scored, and what happens to the scores for the students taking the test. Additionally, it is a resource for teachers regarding the Pennsylvania state adapted standards for these students. PASA is a part of the accountability system for the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education.
EVENTS
Training Webinars:
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PASA Accommodations for Students with Visual Impairments
- Jan. 25, 2012 1:30 - 3:30PM PASA Accommodations for Students who are Non-verbal
- Jan. 27, 2012 1:30 - 3:30PM 2011-2012 Test Window
- Reading and Math Feb. 13 - Mar 23, 2012
- Science May 1 - 25, 2012
More info found at www.pattan.net
LINKS
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General Information:
- Enrollment Info
- PASA Enrollment Training Spring 12
- Request Level Change Training Materials:
- Test Administrator Training Test Materials
- 2012 Test Administration Manual Related Links
- Alternate Assessment Information for Parents
- PaTTAN
- PA Dept of Education, Bureau of Special Education
NEWS
- New Information:
- New PASA Test Administrator Training Site
- Training for Scoring and Applying to be a Scorer
(Deadline: 2/17/12) - New Information about the use of Narrative Notes
