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.

2025-2026 REQUIRED CoAlt Ethics and Test Administration Training Webinar Registration

Training Webinar Dates/Times/Registration Links

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 Training Presentation

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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 Tools

CoAlt DLM: English Language Arts & Math Training Materials

Dynamic Learning Maps Website
Educator Portal User Guide

CoAlt: DLM Test Administration Manual
CoAlt: DLM Accessibility Manual
CoAlt: DLM Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets

Math and ELA Collection List

KITE Upgrade Installation Instructions

Support Documents

CDE's Eligibility Criteria Worksheet
Parent Brochure
Parent One-Pager