Alternate assessment system affects much more than state testing. Participation decisions can influence instruction, academic expectations, transition planning, career readiness, and diploma pathways.

The Clarity in Advocacy™ Alternate Assessment Parent Training helps families understand who the alternate assessment is designed for, how the ARC makes participation decisions, what data should support those decisions, and how alternate assessment connects to the student’s IEP.

Topics include:

• Alternate assessment participation criteria

• Participation Guidelines Documentation Form and supporting data

• AKSA and Attainment Tasks

• Alternate academic achievement standards

• Transition Attainment Record (TAR)

• ESAR and CWEC career-readiness measures

• Alternative High School Diploma and Grade 14

• Transition and exit considerations

• WIDA Alternate ACCESS

• Kentucky’s 2027–2028 diploma changes, including the new Modified High School Diploma

• Historical Dimension A and Dimension B terminology

• Required • Prohibited • Permitted distinctions

• Parent ARC questions, review tools, and official Kentucky resources

The central parent question throughout the training is:

“Does the evidence support this assessment pathway—and can I follow what that decision means through instruction, transition, diploma, and exit?”

Built under The Clarity in Advocacy™ Method and the C.A.L.M.™ Foundation, this training is designed to help parents understand the system, organize information, ask informed questions, and participate meaningfully in ARC decision-making.

Helping families advocate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.