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ORRICK R-XI School District

District Assessment Plan

Updated September 2020

2020-2021


It is the Orrick R-XI School District's objective to comply with the Statewide Assessment Program Standards for the Public School Districts in Missouri.  The testing involves sampling student performance so judgments and decisions can be made concerning individual students, groups of students, and educational programs.  The primary justification for testing is found in the use of test information in making better and more informed educational decisions or judgments.  Test results are used in this school district for instructional, guidance and counseling, and administration planning.

Parents as Teachers

Assessment:         ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)

Purpose:        To gauge and monitor development of children

Assessment:         Functional Vision Assessment

Purpose:        To gauge and monitor the development of hearing and language development.

Pre-School

Assessment:        ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)

Purpose:        To gauge and monitor development of children

Assessment:        School Entry Profile

Purpose:        To gauge readiness for kindergarten.

Pre-Kindergarten

Assessment:         ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)

Purpose:        To gauge and monitor development of children

Assessment:        Joliet 3 minute Speech and Language Screen

Purpose:        To identify children with possible speech and/or language difficulties.

Kindergarten

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP) Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics and reading.

Assessment:         Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

Purpose:            Benchmark Reading Test

1st Grade

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP) Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics and reading.

Assessment:         Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

Purpose:            Benchmark Reading Test

2nd Grade

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP) Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics and reading.

Assessment:        Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

Purpose:           Benchmark Reading Test


3rd Grade

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP)  Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics, reading  language, and science.

Assessment:         Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

Purpose:            Benchmark Reading Test

Assessment:         Missouri Assessment Program (MAP)--COMMUNICATION ARTS, MATH

Purpose:        It is designed to measure students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards for third grade                         Communications Arts and Math.  Administration of the Communication and Math assessments are                 mandatory.

4th Grade

Assessment:        Measures in Academic Progress (MAP)  Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics, reading, language, and science.

Assessment:         Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

Purpose:            Benchmark Reading Test

Assessment:        Missouri Assessment Program (MAP)—MATH & COMMUNICATION ARTS

Purpose:        It is designed to measure students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards for fourth grade Math                 and Communication Arts.  Administration of the Math and Communication Arts assessments are                         mandatory.

5th Grade

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP), Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics, reading, language and science.

Assessment:         Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

Purpose:            Benchmark Reading Test

Assessment:         Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) – MATH, COMMUNICATION ARTS, & SCIENCE

Purpose:            Mandatory assessments designed to measure students; progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards for                 fifth grade Math, Communication Arts, Science.  

6th Grade

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP)  Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics, reading, language, and science.

Assessment:         Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

Purpose:            Benchmark Reading Test

Assessment:         Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) – MATH AND COMMUNICATION ARTS

Purpose:            Mandatory assessments designed to measure students; progress in meeting the         Show-Me Standards for                 sixth grade Math and Communication Arts.  


7th Grade

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP)  Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics, reading, language, and science.

Assessment:        Missouri Assessment Program (MAP)--COMMUNICATION ARTS & MATH,

Purpose:        It is designed to measure students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards for seventh grade                 Communication Arts & Math. The administration of these tests are mandatory.

8th Grade

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP)  Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics, reading, language, and science.

Assessment:        Missouri Assessment Program (MAP)—MATH, COMMUNICATION ARTS, & SCIENCE

Purpose:        It is designed to measure students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards/GLE’s for eighth grade                 Math, Communication Arts, and Science Administration of the tests are mandatory.

9th Grade

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP)  Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics, reading, and language

10th Grade

Assessment:        Measures in Academic Progress (MAP)  Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics, reading, and language.

Assessment:        Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

The ASVAB consists of the following academic composites:  academic, verbal, and math ability. It includes the following occupational composites:  mechanical and crafts, business and clerical, electronics and electrical, social and technological, and health.

Purpose:        To identify general levels of aptitude to be used for educational and guidance and counseling.                                  This test is optional for grades 10-12.

Assessment:          American College Test (ACT) or ACT Plus Writing

It is an optional test and is taken at another location.  It measures achievement in English, Mathematics, Reading, Science reasoning and Writing if the student opts to take the additional writing exam.  

Purpose:        The ACT Assessment assists 10th graders in the transition from high school to post- secondary                         education by providing information that can be used for admission, course placement, advising and                 planning

Assessment:        Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)

This is an optional test, but all students will be encouraged to take the PSAT.

Purpose:        The scores are used for vocational and educational plans.  It provides both verbal and mathematical                 scores.

11th Grade

Assessment:        Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)

This is an optional test, but all students will be encouraged to take the PSAT.

Purpose:        The scores are used for vocational and educational plans.  It provides both verbal and mathematical                 scores.


Assessment:        Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

The ASVAB consists of the following academic composites:  academic, verbal, and math ability. It includes the following occupational composites:  mechanical and crafts, business and clerical, electronics and electrical, social and technological, and health.

Purpose:            To identify general levels of aptitude to be used for educational guidance and counseling.

Assessment:         American College Test (ACT) or ACT Plus Writing

It is an optional test and is taken at another location.  It measures achievement in English, Mathematics, Reading, Science reasoning and Writing if the student opts to take the additional writing exam.  

Purpose:        The ACT Assessment assists 11th graders in the transition from high school to post- secondary                         education by providing information that can be used for admission, course placement, advising and                 planning

Assessment:         Technical Skills Assessment (TSA)

Purpose:           A performance and/or written test designed to assess the attainment of a specific skill.

12th Grade

Assessment:         American College Test (ACT) or ACT Plus Writing

It is an optional test and is taken at another location.  It measures achievement in English, Mathematics, Reading, Science reasoning and Writing if the student opt to take the additional writing exam.  

Purpose:        The ACT Assessment assists 12th  graders in the transition from high school to post- secondary                         education by providing information that can be used for admission, course placement, advising and                 planning

Assessment:        Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

The counselor provides information about this test.  It is an optional test and is taken at another location.

It tests student’s abilities in Verbal and Math areas.

Purpose:        These results are used in educational and vocational planning.

Assessment:         Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

The ASVAB consists of the following academic composites:  academic, verbal, and math ability.  It includes the following occupational composites:  mechanical and crafts, business and clerical, electronics and electrical, social and technological, and health.

Purpose:        To identify general levels of aptitude to be used for educational and vocational guidance and counseling.

Assessment:         Technical Skills Assessment (TSA)

Purpose:           A performance and/or written test designed to assess the attainment of a specific skill


End-of Course Exams (EOC)

Assessment:         Biology

Purpose:        It is designed to measure 10th-12th grade students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards/CLE’s for Biology. Administration of this assessment is mandatory.

Assessment:         English II

Purpose:        It is designed to measure 10th-12th grade students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards/CLE’s for English. Administration of this assessment is mandatory.

Assessment:         Algebra I

Purpose:        It is designed to measure 9th-12th grade students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards/CLE’s for Algebra. Administration of this assessment is mandatory.

Assessment:         Government

Purpose:        It is designed to measure 9th-12th grade students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards/CLE’s for Government. Administration of this assessment is mandatory.

Assessment:         English I

Purpose:        It is designed to measure 9th grade students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me  Standards/CLE’s for Government. Administration of this assessment is optional.

Assessment:         Algebra II

Purpose:        It is designed to measure 10th-12th grade students’ progress in meeting the Show-Me Standards/CLE’s for Algebra II. Administration of this assessment is optional.  Note:  Must take if used for High School Accountability (took Algebra I as an 8th grade student).

Assessment:         American History

Purpose:            It is designed to measure 10th-12th grade students’ progress in meeting the     Show-Me Standards/CLE’s for American History. Administration of this assessment is optional.


Special Education

Although these tests are available to give to any student of the appropriate age, they are not given routinely to every student.  Therefore, written permission to test is received from the students' parent or guardian prior to the tests being given.  All the tests in this group can be given for initial testing or to update testing.

Cognitive::        Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale

                           Intelligence (WPPSI)

                            Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children- WISC-IV

                         Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-R)

Purpose:        These are tests of general intelligence.  It is used as an appraisal of learning and other disabilities.

Assessment:        Key Math Revised

Purpose:        Key Math is an individually administered test designed to provide a diagnostic assessment of skill in essential mathematics.

Assessment:        Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests - Revised

Purpose:        A comprehensive set of individually administered tests of reading.

Assessment:        The Behavior Evaluation Scale – 2

                Burk’s Behavior Rating Scale

Purpose:           Identification of ED/BD as federally defined in PL 94-142/IDEA. Ages 4.5-21

Assessment:          Adaptive Behavior Evaluation Scale (ABES)

Purpose:             To measure classroom adaptability such as distractibility.

Assessment:         Vineland-3

Purpose:             Designed to assess persons in their personal and social functioning for ages birth to 18 years and low                 functioning adults.

Assessment:          Test of Written Language – 3

                     Assesses all aspects of writing: spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the Writing process Assessment:                  Test of Written Language -4(TOWL)-4:  Age 9-17

Purpose:             Identify students who write poorly and need special help.  Determine strengths and weaknesses in                 various writing abilities.

Assessment:          Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-III): K-12

Purpose:             To identify the academic strengths and weaknesses of a student.  Informed decisions regarding                         eligibility for educational services, educational placement, or diagnosis of a specific learning disability.

Assessment:          Battelle Developmental Inventory – 2 (BDI-2):  Birth to 7 years.

Purpose:            Identify children with disabilities in speech/language impairment or delays, social/emotional                         developmental delays, cognitive delays and intellectual disability, motor impairment and delays, learning                 disabilities, hearing impairment and deafness, and other health impairments.

Assessment:          Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-2 (GARS-2)

Purpose:            Norm-referenced instrument that assists in identifying autism in individuals aged 3-22 and estimating the                 severity of the disorder.

Assessment:          Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale (GADS)

Purpose:             Tool for assisting with the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome.  It is a rating scale for behaviors typical to                 Asperger Syndrome.

Assessment:          Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)

Purpose:             This scale is used to determine if a child is likely to have Asperger Disorder.

Assessment:          Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-2)

Purpose:             A comprehensive set of rating scales to help understand the behaviors and emotions of children and                 adolescents.  

Assessment:          Emotional Disturbance Decision Tree (EDDT)

Purpose:             Assists in the identification of children who qualify for the special education category of emotional                         disturbance based on federal criteria.

             

Assessment:          Developmental Assessment of Young Children, Second Edition (DAYC-2)

Purpose:            Provides a baseline assessment of developmental delays and deficits.

Assessment:          Developmental Indicators For The Assessment of Learning (DIAL-3)

Purpose:             Screens all five early childhood areas:  motor, language, concepts, self-help, and social development.

Assessment:          Differential Test of Conduct and Emotional Problems

Purpose:             Effective and comprehensive screening tool to identify conduct disorders or emotionally disturbed.

Assessment:          Beery VMI (K-12 OT)

Purpose:             To identify strengths and weaknesses in visual perception and motor coordination.

Assessment:            Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Developmental Motor Skills

Purpose:        Provides a comprehensive overview of fine and gross motor skills in children and young adults within

                school age range.

Assessment:        Peabody Developmental Motor Scales

Purpose:        Combines in-depth assessment with training or remediation of gross and fine motor skills of

                children from Birth to 5 years of age.

Assessment:        Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test

Purpose:        Test of a child's (ages 12 through 15 years 11 months old) ability to identify a picture, from among a

                group of pictures, that depicts the stimulus word presented orally by an examiner.

Assessment:        Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test

Purpose:        Provides a measure that reflects the extent of an individual's vocabulary that can be accessed and

                retrieved from memory and used to produce meaningful speech.

Assessment:        Test of Word Finding-2

Purpose:        The TWF-2 helps you evaluate word-finding ability based on accuracy and speed. This tool provides the

                information you need to formulate an intervention plan using the child's test results.

Assessment:        Test of Early Language Development-3

Purpose:        Yields Receptive Language and Expressive Language subtest index scores, as well as a                         

                spoken language index score.

Assessment:        Test of Language Development-4-Intermediate

Purpose:        Identifies children who are significantly below their peers in oral language proficiency,

                determines their specific strengths and weaknesses in oral language skills, documents their

                progress in remedial programs, and measures oral language in research studies.

Assessment:        Test of Language Development-4-Primary

Purpose:        Identifies children who are significantly below their peers in oral language proficiency,determines

                specific strengths and weaknesses in oral language skills, documents progress in remedial

                programs, and measures oral language in research studies.

Assessment:        Test of Auditory Processing Skills-3

Purpose:        Provides a reliable measure of how children and teens process what they hear

Assessment:        Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised

Purpose:        Measures an individual's receptive (hearing) vocabulary for Standard American English and provides, at

                the same time, a quick estimate of verbal ability or scholastic aptitude

Assessment:        Preschool Language Scale-4

Purpose:        Offers a comprehensive developmental language assessment with items that range from pre-verbal,

                interaction-based skills to emerging language to early literacy.

Assessment:        Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-4

Purpose:        The Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF-4) was designed to assess a. student's

                language and communication skills in a variety of contexts, determine the presence. of a language

                disorder, describe the nature of the language disorder and plan for intervention. or treatment.

Assessment:        Wiig Assessment of Basic Concepts

Purpose:        The Wiig Assessment of Basic Concepts (WABC) is a unique, norm-referenced

                assessment that evaluates a child's understanding and use of basic concepts.

Title I

Assessment:         Measures in Academic Progress (MAP), Northwest Evaluation Association

Purpose:            To measure specific standards/skills in mathematics, reading, and language.

Assessment:         Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

Purpose:            Benchmark Reading Test

Assessment:        Basic Reading Inventory (BRI)

Purpose:        An informal reading assessment used to assess, interpret, and develop

                responsive reading instruction for students.

State Mandated Dyslexia Screenings

Kindergarten

Assessment:         DIBELS Next First Sound Fluency  DIBELS Phoneme Segmentation Fluency

Purpose:         To test Phonological/Phonemic Awareness

Assessment:         DIBELS Next Letter Naming Fluency

Purpose:         To test Letter Naming Fluency

Assessment:         Arkansas Rapid Naming

Purpose:        To test Rapid Automatic Naming

Assessment:        DIBELS Nonsense Word Fluency

Purpose:         To test Sound Symbol

First Grade:

Assessment:         DIBELS Phoneme Segmentation Fluency

Purpose:         To test Phonological/Phonemic Awareness

        

Assessment:         DIBELS Next Letter Naming Fluency

Purpose:         To test Letter Naming Fluency

Assessment:         Arkansas Rapid Naming

Purpose:         To test Rapid Automatic Naming

Assessment:         DIBELS Nonsense Word Fluency

Purpose:         To test Sound Symbol

Second Grade:

Assessment:         PAST

Purpose:         To test Phonological/Phonemic Awareness

Assessment:         DIBELS Nonsense Word Fluency

Purpose:         To test Phonics/Word Recognition

Assessment:         MONSTER

Purpose:         To test Orthography (spelling)

Assessment:         DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency

Purpose:         To test Oral Reading Fluency

Assessment:        CORE Reading Assessment

Purpose:         To test Reading Comprehension

Third Grade:

Assessment:         DIBELS Nonsense Word Fluency (2nd)

Purpose:         To test Phonics/Word Recognition

Assessment: MONSTER

Purpose:         To test Orthography (spelling)

Assessment:         DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency

Purpose:         To test Oral Reading Fluency

Assessment:         DIBELS DAZE

Purpose:         To test Reading Comprehension

Assessment:         PAST

Purpose:         To test Phonological/Phonemic Awareness

Fourth, Fifth, Sixth Grade:

Assessment:         PAST

Purpose:         To test Phonological/Phonemic Awareness

Assessment:         DIBELS Nonsense Word Fluency (2nd)

Purpose: To test Phonics/Word Recognition

Assessment:         DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency

Purpose:         To test Oral Reading Fluency

Assessment:        MONSTER

Purpose:         To test Orthography (spelling)

Assessment:         DIBELS DAZE

Purpose:         To test Reading Comprehension

Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth:

Assessment:         PAST

Purpose:         To test Phonological/Phonemic Awareness

Assessment:         DIBELS Nonsense Word Fluency (2nd)

Purpose:         To test Phonics/Word Recognition

Assessment:         DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency

Purpose:         To test Oral Reading Fluency

Assessment:         MONSTER

Purpose:         To test Orthography (spelling)

Assessment:         DIBELS DAZE

Purpose:         To test Reading Comprehension


Speech and Language

These tests are used for initial testing with written parental/guardian consent, following a referral for testing with the exception of audiometric screening.  

Age Group PK-2nd Grades

Assessment:        Test of Early Language Development, 3nd Edition (TELD-2)

Purpose:        Comprehensive assessment of early language skills; criterion-referenced; ages

2 to 8

Age Group:  4:0-8:11

Assessment:          Test of Language Development: Primary -4 (TOLD-P:4)

Purpose:             To assess spoken language in young children

Age Group:  8:0 – 17:11

Assessment:          Test of Language Development: Intermediate-4 (TOLD-I:4)

Purpose:             To assess oral or spoken language

Age Group K, 3, 5

Assessment:        Joliet 3-Minute Speech and Language Screening

Purpose:        Screening to identify children at-risk for speech or language disorders.

Age Group K-7

Assessment:        Test of Pragmatic Skills (TOPL)

Purpose:        Assessment of pragmatic language skills; ages 5-13

Age Group PK-12th Grades

Assessment:         Assessment of Phonological Processes-Revised (APP-R)

Purpose:         Assessment of speech error patterns

Age Group PK-12th Grades

Assessment:         Audiometric Screening

Purpose:         Identify possible hearing problems through a screening using an audiometer.

Age Group:  Ages 3:0-8:11

Assessment:         Photo Articulation Test-3 (PAT-3)

Purpose:            Assessment of articulation and skills/errors

Age Group:  Ages 4:0 – 18:11

Assessment:         Test of Auditory Processing Skills (TAPS-3)

Purpose:            Assessment of auditory skills, specifically auditory attention, basic phonological skills, auditory skills

 

Age Group:  Ages 2:0-18:11

Assessment:         Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test – (ROWPVT, 4th Ed.)

Purpose:            Assessment of an individual’s hearing vocabulary (receptive)

Age Group:  Ages 2:0-18:11

Assessment:         Expressive One-Word Vocabulary Test – (EOWPVT, 3rd Ed.)

Purpose:            Assessment of an individual’s English speaking vocabulary.


Age Group:  Ages 2:0-18:11

Assessment:         Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation

Purpose:            Assessment of articulation of skills/errors

Age Group:  Ages 5:0-11:11

Assessment:         Language Processing Test (LPT: 3) (Elementary)

Purpose:            Assessment of Language Processing Abilities

Age Group:  Ages 3:0 – 7.11

Assessment:         Test of Early Language Development:  3 (TELD – 3)

Purpose:            Assesses the development of early language skills including receptive, expressive, and overall spoken                 language.

Age Group:  Ages 2:6-4.0

Assessment:         Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test – Revised (PPVT-R)

Purpose:            Assessment of receptive (hearing)vocabulary for standard American English

Age Group:  Ages Birth – 6:11

Assessment:         Preschool Language Scales: 4 (PLS:4)

Purpose:            Complete Assessment of auditory comprehension and expressive communication

Age Group:  Ages 2:6-7:11

Assessment:         Wiig Assessment of Basic Concepts (WABC)

Purpose:            Evaluates a child’s understanding and use of basic word opposites and related concepts.

Age Group:  Ages 4.0- 12:11

Assessment:         Test of Word Finding-2 (TWF-2)

Purpose:            Assesses word finding skills and abilities

Age Group:  Ages 5:0-12:00

Assessment:         Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamental – 4 (CELF-4)

Purpose:            Comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s language abilities

Health-Related

Assessment:        Snellen E Vision Test (PK, K, 1, 3; new students & referrals)

Purpose:        This is used for vision defect screening.

Assessment:        Audiometer (PK, K, 1, 3; new students & referrals)

Purpose:        To identify possible hearing problems through a screening using an audiometer.

Assessment:          Depression Screening as needed

Purpose:        To identify possible depression

Assessment:        Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Questionnaire

Purpose:        To help identify at-risk children

Assessment:          Amblyopia Screening (PK, K, 1; yearly test by Lion’s Club)

Purpose:             This test is to detect lazy eye

Assessment:          Dental Screenings/Fluoride (optional)

Purpose:             Promote dental care


Test Taking Skills

Grades K-12 will be given a pre-test or practice materials for the MAP/EOC to practice their skills at test taking and following instruction. The high school guidance counselor will provide study guides and practice materials for grades 8-12 for the EXPLORE, PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT, and the ASVAB. The major portion of these test taking skills will be taught throughout the year in the regular classroom setting.  

WeMET ACT Prep Workshops could be offered during the school year. High School students have the option to register and pay for these workshops.  Workshops are usually offered on Saturday morning, one week prior to a national testing date, and cover all subject tests and various test taking strategies to improve student ACT scores. Workshop is delivered through iTV for grades 9-12.  

Beginning in January, 11th grade students will use several seminar periods to do test preparation for the upcoming Spring ACT Test. Students may also participate in the spring ACT Prep Workshop through WeMET.

Additional Testing

Other testing is available through contractual services as needed.  Examples include occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.

Testing Procedure In-Service

For grades K-12 the counselors will conduct an informational meeting with the teachers and aides that are administering the standardized tests.  The following topics will be covered:  pre-test procedures, testing guidelines, test instructions and safeguard materials collection and any questions from teachers.

Policy for Test Security

For grades K-12, all testing materials are kept in a locked closet or vault when not being used for test administration purposes.  Tests are not distributed to teachers until the first day of testing. During test administration, the testing coordinators collect tests at the end of each testing period (daily) and keep them locked in a closet or in a vault until the next scheduled testing period.  When test administration is complete, the tests are mailed promptly for scoring.

Staff Development Activities

The Professional Development Committee (PDC) consults with the superintendent and other building administrators to plan and deliver staff development activities related to the district’s assessment program through yearly in-service presentations.

Guidelines for Students with Disabilities in

District Testing Program

For grades K-12, a student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 will be followed to provide any necessary testing accommodations during test administration.


Assessment Result Disseminating

A.          Teachers

        The elementary teachers will meet individually with the principal at which time the principal will give the individual and class test results to the appropriate teachers.  They may review the results at that time, or review them at a later date.

The high school teachers are informed of the test results by reports from the building principal.  The principal meets with individual teachers to discuss student test results as needed.

In relationship to the tests that are individually administered, the appropriate people are informed of the results.                  (Counselor, Principal, Special Education teacher, Remedial teacher, Speech & Hearing teacher and appropriate                 classroom teachers).

B.        Public

The general public will be informed of the test results through the school newspaper and the county newspaper.  The principals will provide this information to the paper.  The counselor may also provide information upon request.  The principals will verbally inform the Board of Education of test result information.

C.        Parents

At the elementary level the results will be sent home with the students, if the results are available while school is                 in session.  Test results will be mailed home if the results come in after the close of the school year.

At the high school level test results, in the form of a home report or student report, will be given out with first quarter grade cards during Parent/Teacher conferences in October.  Test interpretation can be done on an individual basis during the conferences.    

     

        Special education students' parents receive their child's test results at a meeting        with parents and special                 education teacher.  Principal, counselor and appropriate         teachers may also be present.

D.        Students

At the elementary level, the classroom teachers provide test results and interpretation.

In grades 7-12, classroom teachers provide test results and interpretation.