District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS) Tamara Reavis

1. District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS) Tamara Reavis Director of Standards, Assessment, and Accountability June 20,2011 www.osse.dc.gov Vincent C. Gray, Mayor of the District of Columbia

2. Overview • Given in grades 3 – 8 and 10 for reading and math, 4, 7, and 10 for composition, and 5, 8, and biology for science • Became operational for reading and math in 2007 and for composition and science in 2008 • For reading, math and science, between 2 and 4 forms have been developed each year using both selected and constructed response items. • Composition has only one form per year

3. Challenges • 2009 breach • Missing materials • Data abnormalities • Culture

4. Process • Detection • Self reporting • Monitoring • Data analysis • Investigations • LEAs conduct • SEA provides template

5. Moving Forward • Solutions • Test Security Guidelines • State training • State monitoring • Security seals • Tracking process • Data analysis

6. Moving Forward • Lessons learned • Guidelines • Sanctions • Communications • Technology • Innovative items