Terminology

AA-AAAS
Alternate Assessment based on Alternate Academic Achievement Standards. AA-AAS are linked to grade level content, but reduced in depth, breadth, and complexity. An alternate assessment is expected to reflect the highest possible standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Assessment Window
Refers to the dates when the assessments can be administered to students.
ODE Administration Dates
Alt-SEED Only Users
Staff who complete Alternate Student Eligibility & Evidence Documentation (Alt-SEED) tasks only. Access is limited to Alt-SEED training/modules, forms, and evidence submission/review.
AIT
Assessor in Training: All user accounts are reset to AIT at the beginning of each testing window until training is completed, proficiency is passed, and credentials are verified. Users remain in AIT status until all requirements are met.
BRT
Behavioral Research and Teaching, University of Oregon. BRT is the test vendor for the ORExt and also manages this Training & Proficiency website.
BRT Website
Content Items
The Content Items represent the critical grade-level content of the assessment and are represented by items that test a student's knowledge and skill surrounding grade level content standards. These items are scored on a scale of accuracy.
C & I
Curricular and instructional resources, located inside or.k12test.com.
ELA
English language arts. The ELA assessment targets reading, writing, and language standards from the CCSS.