AA-AAAS 1% Monitoring for LEAs

In 34 CFR 200.6(c)(3)ii-iv, the requirement is that States must: Require that an LEA submit information justifying the need of the LEA to assess more than 1.0 percent of its assessed students in any such subject with such an alternate assessment; (iii) Provide appropriate oversight, as determined by the State, of an LEA that is required to submit information to the State; and (iv) Make the information submitted by an LEA under paragraph (c)(3)(ii) of this section publicly available, provided that such information does not reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student. The justifications are completed within Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS) authenticated applications in December of each year. 

1% Threshold Fact Sheet (PDF) 

Explains ESEA section 1111(b)(2)(D) and 34 CFR 200.6(c) and (d) identify requirements for the participation of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in the AA-AAAS, the history of the 1% and the requirements of the 1% waiver.

AA-AAAS 1% Threshold FAQ (PDF)

Frequently asked questions around the 1.0% Threshold including the background, how to calculate, consequences for testing over 1.0% of students on the AA-AAAS, public posting requirements, and IEP considerations.

Test Administration Observation

Kite Collector Questions for Test Administration Observations (PDF) (2024)

Provides the questions from Kite Collector for computer-delivered testlet observations and teacher-delivered testlet observations.

Using Kite Collector for DLM Test Administration Observations PDF

Provides step-by-step directions with screenshots for DLM test administration observations which are completed in Kite Collector. It also contains the login information for Kite Collector.

DLM Tiered Technical Assistance Resources

As part of ESSA, States must provide appropriate oversight to each LEA that tested over 1.0% of its students on the AA-AAAS. 

DLM Training Webinar ( Vimeo) /  Slides (PowerPoint)

DLM webinar that can be used with districts to train staff. It addresses the least dangerous assumption, the regulations around the 1% threshold, how KSDE monitors LEAs, and who takes the DLM.

Student Information Sheet - DLM (PDF) (July 2025) 

Tool that some districts are still using to justify participation on the DLM.

Alternate Assessment Participation Monitoring (PDF) (January 2025)

Tool that KSDE uses when going into districts identified for intensive technical assistance for the 1% threshold.

DLM Red Flags Fact Sheet (PDF)

Fact sheet explaining the red flags that KSDE identifies based on the DLM First Contact Survey. The document provides probing questions for IEP teams to consider if a student is identified with red flag(s).

For more information, contact:

Cary Rogers
(785) 296-0916

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