Kentucky Department of Education

According to KRS 158.6455, it is the intent of the General Assembly that schools succeed with all students. The state-required Assessment and Accountability Programs is inclusive of all students at specific grade levels. The Disabilities and Diversity Advisory Committee, which includes teachers, school administrators, university representatives, advocacy representatives, and members of the Department of Education, was established at the beginning of the test development process to consider issues related to the inclusion of special populations in the state-required Assessment and Accountability Programs. The conclusions and advice of the Committee were incorporated in this document.The purpose of this document is to provide direction for the inclusion of special populations in the state-required Assessment and Accountability Programs.

Inclusion of Special Populations Document, February, 2004