Resources

TTS for Passages and Graphics Application

This is the required TTS application for student who a district is requesting TTS for the ELA passages and graphics due to being blind, visually impaired or a non-reader. Complete and submit to TTSpassages@ksde.org for any student that the district is requesting TTS for passages and graphics. The...

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Middle School (6 − 9), High School (9 − 12), Elementary (K − 6)

UPDATED ON

October 30, 2024

Rubric for Determining Participation on the Kansas Alternate Assessment (DLM)

This is a companion document for the DLM participation guidelines to assist teams in determining eligibility for the Alternate Assessment based on Alternate Achievement Standards (DLM)

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Elementary (K − 6), High School (9 − 12), Middle School (6 − 9)

UPDATED ON

September 03, 2024

Protocol for accommodations in reading

This is a link to a form to complete in order to receive the free PAR. The PAR is required for nonvisual students who the district feels need text to speech for ELA passages.

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Middle School (6 − 9), High School (9 − 12), Elementary (K − 6)

UPDATED ON

April 25, 2024

TIES Center Brief #5 The General Education Curriculum Not an Alternate Curriculum

The purpose of this Brief is to help parents determine whether their child with significant cognitive disabilities is provided meaningful access to the general education curriculum. It addresses the myth that students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who take the state’s alternate...

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All Ages

UPDATED ON

April 25, 2024

TIES Center Brief #4 Providing Meaningful General Education Curriculum Access To Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

The purpose of this brief is to answer the question of what access to and progress in the general education curriculum means for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. This brief also confirms that federal education laws require that students who participate in the AA-AAAS rec...

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All Ages

UPDATED ON

April 25, 2024

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