Assessment
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Assessments provide valuable information for students, parents, and educators on whether students have mastered grade-level content and are on track to graduate prepared for the 21st century. Assessments inform school and district personnel on where to improve curriculum, instruction, and leadership in order to better serve all students so that we fulfill our mission and Every Learner Thrives.
The Assessment Administration team supports the successful administration of local and state assessments. Please see the resources below for strategic planning and support of assessment administration.
Both the Primary and Secondary/Alternate SAL must attend annual training for each assessment they oversee. For SALs that are new to the role, in person training is highly recommended. Please see the Fall/Beginning of Year SAL Training Schedule for more information. Later training sessions will be shared by the Assessment Specialists.
Assessment Resources
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Resources for Site Assessment Leader (SAL) Designation and SAL Responsibilities
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Opt Out Resources
Opting Out of Assessments
Parents who wish to excuse their student from participation in one or more of the state assessments may do so by filling out the district’s parent opt-out application. The application is available to parents through the Parent Portal through the end of February. Parents are encouraged to discuss the process with their school principal.Resources
Assessment Participation Exemption Request-School Edition
Assessment Participation Exemption Request-Parent Edition -
Accountability
Learn more about:
School Performance Framework (SPF)
Contact
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Questions?
Please reach out to Amy Corr, Manager of Assessment Administration for any questions regarding state and national testing (CMAS, READ, PSAT, etc.): amy_corr@dpsk12.netPlease reach out to Ryan Forquer, Manager of Local Assessments for any questions regarding interim assessments, Illuminate, etc.: ryan_forquer@dpsk12.net
Quick Links
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2024-25 Unified Measurement Calendar
Assessment Applications
(OASIS, School Folders, SAL Designation, etc.)
Assessment Resources for Parents