Questar Assessment, Inc.

Degrees of Reading Power Program
Our highly regarded Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) Program provides a holistic measure of how well students understand the meaning of text. These tests are appropriate for assessing the ability of some students receiving special education services.

We typically recommend using forms designed for students reading several grade levels below their nominal grade. Because all DRP tests measure the same ability on the same scale, the results are comparable to those of students who are being assessed with grade-level-appropriate DRP tests.

DRP tests also can be modified for use with students receiving special education services. For example, the number of alternatives can be reduced or the presentation – such as font size or leading – can be adjusted.

Learn more about Degrees of Reading Power.

Custom Alternate Assessment Programs
In addition, Questar can design and develop assessments for special education populations in the following subject areas:

Our assessment development staff has developed alternate assessments for a number of state education programs. We are thoroughly familiar with the details of designing, developing, and scoring assessments for a special education population.