Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Eligibility: A Resource Document (PEATC)

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Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Eligibility: A Resource Document - The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has developed guidance to ensure that students participating in the state’s accountability system are being appropriately assessed. The purpose is to ensure that only students with the most significant cognitive disabilities are found eligible to participate in the alternate assessment program vs. the SOL tests. The VAAP participation tool has very specific criteria for participation. This ensures that students are not misidentified or placed on an academic and assessment track that is inconsistent with their abilities and capabilities and/or does not meet the requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Participating in VAAP may impact a student's ability to earn a standard or advanced studies diploma in Virginia and their future employment opportunities or access to post-secondary education.