National Study on Alternate Assessments (NSAA)

Description

This report summarizes national level findings from the document analysis and data verification activities for the 2006-07 school year across the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Detailed Methodology

Sample

Submissions to the U.S. Department of Education’s Standards and Assessments Peer Review process served as the primary data source. Structured telephone interviews with knowledgeable informants in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia were also conducted to gather information that could not be gleaned from the analysis of state documents.

Method of Data Collection

Administrative records
Mixed or multi modes

Data Collection Notes

The data collected were of four types: yes/no items, multiple-choice items, closed-ended text (such as the name of the assessment and number of content standards addressed), and open-ended responses. Open-ended responses were coded into categories. This report does not reflect any updates that may have occurred since data collection activities ended in September 2007

Number of Cases

50 states and the District of Columbia