The Colorado Student Assessment Program Alternate (CSAPA) is a standards-based assessment designed specifically for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities and is meant to provide a picture of student performance to schools, districts, educators, parents and the community.

For some students, the provision of free appropriate public education means extending instruction and related services beyond the typical school year. An extended school year program must be provided for any student with disabilities who is eligible for such services and the determination of eligibility to provide such services is made annually by the IEP committee.