Nevada Alternate Scales of Academic Achievement (NASAA).

NASAA is the state assessment of alternate achievement standards. Less than 1% of students meet the strict criteria required in order to be assessed with the NASAA, and federal law includes a strict cap on the number of students whose results can be reported on this type of assessment. The NASAA assesses student academic performance through direct observation of specific tasks. Each task is an indication of a specific academic skill which has been linked to grade-level content. These observations are recorded as digital-video clips which are scored by the classroom teacher and stored in an electronic record using a special software program called Measured Progress ProFile. Later in the school year, a second classroom teacher may view this evidence and validate that the score provided by the classroom teacher is accurate. Additional information can be found on the Nevada Proficiency Examination Program. For further information, please contact Rorie Fitzpatrick