CoAlt and DLM
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The Colorado Alternate Assessments (CoAlt) is a standards-based assessment in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Its purpose is to provide student performance to schools, districts, educators, parents and the community.
The CoAlt Science Assessment is for students in grades 5 and 8. The CoAlt Social Studies Assessment is for students in grades 4 and 7. Both of these assessments are paper/pencil with the test examiner administering the assessment one on one to the student and then entering their responses online in PearsonAccess.
The CoAlt:DLM English Language Arts and Math Assessment are both computer adaptive assessments with the test examiner administering the assessment one on one to the student. Depending on the student’s level of independence and physical ability, either the student or the test examiner will enter the responses into the computer.
2024-2025 REQUIRED CoAlt Ethics and Test Administration Training Webinar Registration
Training Webinar Dates/Times/Registration Links
For training dates, times, and links to register
Training Presentation
2025 CoAlt Training Presentation
CoAlt Science and Social Studies Training Materials
CMAS/CoAlt Procedures Manual
CoAlt Science Test Administrator ManualSupported Performance Scoring Matrix
Selected Response Scoring Matrix
CoAlt Science Test Administration Demo Videos
Social Studies Selected ToolsCoAlt DLM: English Language Arts & Math Training Materials
Dynamic Learning Maps Website
Educator Portal User GuideCoAlt: DLM Test Administration Manual
CoAlt: DLM Accessibility Manual
CoAlt: DLM Guide to Practice Activities and Released TestletsKITE Upgrade Installation Instructions
Support Documents
CDE's Eligibility Criteria Worksheet
Parent Brochure
Parent One-Pager
DATES TO KNOW
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2024-2025 CoAlt Test Administration Dates
CoAlt English Language Arts and Math Test Administration Window is March 31, 2025 - May 2, 2025
CoAlt Science and Social Studies Test Administration Window is April 7, 2025 - April 25, 2025