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Overview of State Testing Requirements and Programs for Charter Schools

This document outlines the testing requirements for charter schools, emphasizing the necessity for student participation and proper documentation for those who do not participate. It details various assessment programs across grades 2 to 12, such as CogAT/ITBS, PASS, MAP, and AP testing, including requirements for gifted funding and accommodations for students with disabilities. The role of the school leader, test security protocols, and the importance of accurate data in PowerSchool are also highlighted. For inquiries, contact Courtney Mills at cmills@sccharter.org.

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Overview of State Testing Requirements and Programs for Charter Schools

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  1. State Testing Courtney Mills

  2. Testing Overview • Charter schools are required* to participate • Students are required to participate • Documentation for students who do not • School-wide effort • School leader is ultimately responsible

  3. Testing Programs • Grade 2: CogAT/ITBS* • Grades 2-5: Performance Tasks Assessment* • Grades 3-8: PASS • Grades 3-8: MAP* • Grades 3-12: ELDA • Grades 3-12: SC-Alt • Grades 4, 8, & 12: NAEP • Middle & High School: EOC • High School: HSAP • High School: AP* *CogAT/ITBS and Performance Tasks Assessment are required if the school claims GT funding. *MAP is optional, contracted directly through NWEA. *AP testing is required if the school offers AP courses, even through the Virtual School Program.

  4. Smarter Balanced • Grades 3-8 & 11 • ELA & Math • Computer-adaptive Timeline • Now • Practice test available • Spring 2014 • Field testing • Spring 2015 • Fully operational www.smarterbalanced.org

  5. Who are your STCs? • Characteristics • Certified employee • Detail-oriented • Time investment, especially Spring • How many? • Minimum of TWO • More for greater than 1000 students • More if school includes middle and high school

  6. Test Security & Training • Security Agreements • Monitoring Visits • Violations • Reported to SCDE • Reported to SLED • Letters of Caution

  7. POWERSCHOOL Accurate Data is ESSENTIAL

  8. Students with Disabilities • Must participate in state testing • The following accommodations must “match”: • Stated in IEP or 504 (Excent) • Received during regular instruction • Received during testing • Coded on answer document • Coded in PowerSchool • District schools have been cited for improper coding • Standard vs. non-standard (team decision) • Only route to accommodations is IEP or 504 • Exception: temporary conditions (broken bone, etc.) • Violation requires review by IEP or 504 team

  9. State Textbook SystemFREE BOOKS!(well, almost free)

  10. Gifted and Talented • Screening • Services • PowerSchool Coding • 3-Year Plan

  11. Courtney Mills cmills@sccharter.org 803-734-0525 QUESTIONS?

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