The Stages Alternate Assessment Process
Stages is a developmental framework that describes a learner's cognitive and language abilities. This sequence of seven stages is based on the work of Madalaine Pugliese, a nationally recognized authority in the fields of assistive and instructional technologies. The Stages solutions include a book, assessment software and curriculum software bundles. Stages is designed to serve as a guide for software selection and as informal, technology-based assessment tool for learners with developmental language and cognitive challenges.

The Stages process is a cycle of learning and assessment for students with special needs. Learn more about Stages.

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The graphic and descriptions below detail how each component relates to the Stages assessment approach.

Steps in the Stages Assessment Process
Read the Book
Assess the Learner
Observe and Collect Data
Refer to the Software Charts
Integrate Results into Daily Instruction
Track and Report Learner Progress