The South Dakota Department of Education, in collaboration with Cognia, Inc., invites a team of diverse South Dakota educators to apply to participate in a content and bias review of English language arts and math field test items developed for the 2023 administration of the statewide alternate assessment, which is available for students who have met the significant cognitive disability criteria.

The review will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 13 – 15, with the following schedule:

• ELA Grades 3-6: June 13-15
• ELA Grades 7, 8, & 11: June 13-15
• Math Grades 3-6: June 13-15
• Math Grades 7, 8, & 11: June 13-15
• ELA Bias - All Grades: June 13-14
• Math Bias - All Grades: June 13-14

Stipend/Substitute Reimbursement
Stipends of $150/day will be available for eligible participants.

The actual cost of substitute expenses will be paid to the school district for individuals who take leave to participate in the MSAA Item Content and Bias Review.

Cognia is the assessment contractor to MSAA and will be responsible for this review. The South Dakota Department of Education will confirm and notify selected participants. Cognia will contact participants to work out logistics including registration, travel and accommodations, materials, the review work, and will cover all expenses.

Questions? Email Jessie Ahlers or Chris Booth with the South Dakota Department of Education.