1. Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Alternative
TCAP-Alt PA
Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Alternative
Portfolio

2. Content Standards/Alternate Performance Indicators
Curriculum Standards were revised for the school year
Due to this revision, APIs had to be realigned
All current APIs align to the new curriculum standards

3. Content Standards/Alternate Performance Indicators
The API content is the same
Revisions have been made to the general format of the document
Revisions include:
Table of Contents
General Use Statement which includes linking to general curriculum
Alternate Learning Expectations and Alternate Performance Indicators are labeled

4. API Table of Contents Reading/Language Arts Reading Writing
Divided into four Content Areas
Corresponding Content Standards listed
For example:
Reading/Language Arts
Reading
Writing
Elements of Language

5. API General Use Statement Includes where to find information
How to use the API document to complete the Evidence Sheet and Graph Information
How the API document links to the general curriculum

6. Content Standards/Alternate Performance Indicators
Content Standard: Reading: The student will develop the reading and listening skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation.
Alternate Learning Expectation (ALE): R.1.Develop oral language and listening skills
Alternate Performance Indicators (API)
Gr. K-2
Gr. 3-8
1. Communicate wants and needs

7. Manual and Forms On-line by August Activities include Social Studies
Exemplar Portfolio
Two exemplars for teachers:
1. K-8 Educators
Educators

8. Required Portfolio Components
Table of Contents
Participation Guidelines
Affidavit of Student Performance
Statement of Inclusion
Student Schedule
Evidence Sheet
Graph

9. What is NOT required Report of Irregularity Portfolio Validation Sheet
Will be on-line
Portfolio Validation Sheet
Proof of Schedule Use
Media Permission Form
NO PICTURES

10. Required Components

11. Table of Contents First page in binder
Includes basic demographic information as well as page number information
Use order of the Table of Contents as a guide for form placement

12. Participation Guidelines
EasyIEP
Two pages are required
School Psychologist page and School Principal signature page
Paper Copy
Should only be used if not on EasyIEP
Will be on-line
Team members no longer sign
Only School Psychologist and Principal should sign

13. Participation Guidelines
Functionally Delayed
Not an IDEA Disability
If an FD student is assessed with Portfolio, will be non-proficient and a non-participant
AYP status will not be reflected on IPR or labels for file
AYP status will be reflected in summary reports to system

14. Affidavit of Student Performance
Teacher of record AND School Principal must sign
Includes language from Participation Guidelines for School Principal

15. Statement of Inclusion
Replaces Mode of Communication, Instructional Adaptations, and Statement of Inclusion Page
Teacher will indicate to what degree the student is included if any with the general population
If the student is fully included, general education teacher signs this page and does not have to sign on evidence sheet or graph
Hours page from IEP must be included if student is to be considered fully included in any area

16. Statement of Inclusion
TCAP-Alt PA
State Required TCAP-Alt PA Form
Statement of Inclusion
Check appropriate statement below:
□ [Student name] is NOT fully included in any Content or Elective/Specialty area.
□ [Student name] is fully included in the following Content Area classes (check all that apply):
□Reading/Language Arts □Math □Science □Social Studies
AND/OR
Student is fully included in the following Elective/Specialty area classes: 1. 2. 3. 4.
For all areas in which student is fully included, General Education teachers must sign below.
*The IEP hours page taken from the Special Education and Related Services page must be included after this statement to receive automatic credit for inclusion.
**If student is not fully included in any area, natural support must sign evidence and graph where indicated.

17. Evidence Sheet Page format has been updated
Significant change in the areas of Setting, Support, and Peer Interaction

18. Evidence Sheet Setting and Support
If setting is not inclusive, do not complete setting and support section
If section is blank, special education setting and support will be assumed

19. Evidence Sheet Setting and Support Support Signatures
If “fully included” not indicated on Statement of Inclusion page, ALL Natural Support persons must sign if Setting is indicated

20. Evidence Sheet Settings and Support Are connected
Cannot have an Inclusive Setting without Natural Support
Likewise, cannot have Natural Support without Inclusive Setting

21. Evidence Sheet Peer Interaction
Describe the interaction that occurred between student and peer in the activity
Interaction must relate to activity
A peer cannot qualify for TCAP-Alt PA
If peer signs Evidence Sheet, do not need peer for Graph

22. Evidence Sheet TCAP-Alt PA Evidence Sheet
State Required TCAP-Alt PA Form
Student Name: _______________________________ Grade Level: ________
Data Point Date (must be plotted on graph): _________
CONTENT
Content Area (Circle One): Reading/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
Content Standard: _________________________________________________________________
Alternate Learning Expectation Code and ALE: ________________________________________________________
Alternate Performance Indicator Code and API: ________________________________________________________
ACTIVITY
Learning Activity: Provide a clear explanation of learning activity and materials used.
CHOICE
Choices: Check box to indicate which type of choice was offered. Choice credit is dependent upon an acceptable activity. Check only ONE box.
□ Materials □Who to work with □ When to work on the activity
□ Where to work on the activity □ Reward/positive reinforcement for completing activity
On the spaces below, write the two choices offered and circle student’s choice.
Choice 1: ______________________________ Choice 2: ______________________________
SETTING AND SUPPORT
If setting is not inclusive, do not complete Setting and Support section. If blank, Special Education setting and support will be assumed.
Setting:_________________________________________________________________
Support: __________________________________ ______________________________
Signature Title
PEER INTERACTION
Peer Interaction: On the spaces below, describe the interaction that occurred between student and peer in the activity.  Interaction must relate to activity. (Note: A peer cannot qualify for TCAP-Alt PA.)
First Name: _________________________________________ Grade: __________

23. Graph Continue to have four types Page format has been updated
Significant changes in the areas of Inclusion Codes, Choice Code “Who”, Support Signatures, Peer Interaction

24. Graph Inclusion Codes Divided into four content areas
General Education Reading/Language Arts: RL
General Education Math: MA
General Education Science: SC
General Education Social Studies: SS

25. Graph Inclusion Codes Specialty Areas Music: MU Library: L
Physical Education: PE
Art: A
Guidance: G
Computer Lab: CL

26. Graph
Choice Codes
Remain the same
EXCEPT Who is now ?

27. Graph Support Signatures
If “fully included” not indicated on Statement of Inclusion page, ALL Natural Support persons must sign if Setting is indicated
Need to sign both Evidence Sheet and Graph

28. Graph Peer Interaction
If peer did not sign evidence sheet, must sign graph
A peer does not sign both evidence sheet and graph

29. Miscellaneous

30. New High School Policy Will not effect content assessed for Portfolio
Students must be assessed in Math, Science (Living Science), and Language Arts (including Writing)

31. Report of Irregularity
On-line
Randa Site
Paper RI still on-line
Building Level Testing Coordinator usually enters……

32. Medical Exemption
Same Process
No “ME” bubble
Will bubble “Absent”

33. Score Review
New form
Will be sent first of August

34. Trainings Webex Complete on-line form
Presentation on-line under Tools and Resources

35. Contact Info
Need for both Portfolio and MAAS
Send name of System, Name, phone number, and

36. Lori Nixon Lori.Nixon@tn.gov 615-532-1679