Taking the Alternate Assessment Does NOT Mean Education in a Separate Setting! (TIES Center Brief #2)Share this pageShare this page on Facebook.Share this page on Twitter.Share this page on LinkedIn.Share this page on Pinterest.Share this page via email.Print this page.Taking the Alternate Assessment Does NOT Mean Education in a Separate Setting! discusses the characteristics of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, least restrictive environment, legal provisions, and next steps for parents.