This document provides information for decision-making by school personnel, parents, and other Individualized Education Program (IEP) team members about the participation of students with disabilities in the various assessments. It explains in detail the use of adaptations, including accommodations and modifications, where necessary for students to participate. Information is also presented about the alternate assessment for students who cannot participate in other parts of the Utah Performance Assessment System (U-PASS). A glossary of assessment terms and frequently used acronyms are included.