Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor shall provide for the development, administration, scoring, and reporting of a technically-sound AA-AAAS and supporting resources for the STATE’s Assessment Section, in accordance with the provisions and requirements stated herein. Currently, the STATE administers as its AA-AAAS the Hawaii State Alternate Assessment (HSA-Alt). The HSA-Alt is an essential component of HSAP, providing an alternate assessment linked to the ELA and Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. These assessments ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities, are included in Hawaii's educational accountability system and have access to a curriculum that promotes their academic and social growth. 2.3.1 Key Features of the HSA-Alt: 2.3.1.1 Accessibility and Inclusion: The HSA-Alt is designed to be fully accessible to students with significant cognitive disabilities, offering various accommodations and supports to ensure that every student can participate meaningfully in the assessment process. 2.3.1.2 Instructional Relevance: The assessments are closely aligned with the STATE's learning standards, providing educators with valuable information that can inform instructional planning and help tailor teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student. 2.3.1.3 Flexibility: Recognizing the diverse needs of our student population, the HSA-Alt allows for a high degree of flexibility in administration and item selection, enabling educators to choose or adapt assessment items that best reflect each student's learning characteristics and communication mode. 2.3.1.4 Technology Integration: Given the importance of technology in delivering K-12 summative assessments, proposals shall outline how innovative technologies will be employed to enhance the assessment experience for students and educators alike.