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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
ASSESSMENT
(Updated 10/28/08)
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OVERVIEW
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This program coordinates
the implementation and administration of all components of the Vermont Comprehensive
Assessment System (CAS), including the development of alternate assessments, assessments that have been
modified to accommodate the specific testing needs of students who have disabilities.
The team also identifies, analyzes, and reports on outcomes and data measured by
the CAS.
Established by the
State Board of Education in 1996, the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS)
evaluates student performance in the state’s schools, based on Vermont’s Framework of Standards
and Learning Opportunities,
with the goal of improving teaching and learning. Statewide assessments include:
- Vermont Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), is administered in grade 2 each May.
- The New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) mathematics, reading and writing assessments are administered in grades 3-8 and 11 each October.
- The NECAP science assessment will be administered to all students in grades 4, 8 and 11 beginning in May 2008.
Schools also assess
student performance in additional subject areas and at additional grade levels using
portfolios (collections of student work), norm-referenced standardized tests, and
locally developed assessments.
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 10/28/08)
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Assessment
Data Results Information (Updated 10/28/08)
View links
to various student, school, supervisory unions/districts, state, and national assessment
results information (e.g., NECAP, NSRE, VT-DRA, VT-PASS, SAT, AP and the Nation's Report
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New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) Information
Learn about Vermont’s state assessments in reading and math (assessed in grades 3-8 and 11), writing (assessed in grades 5, 8 and 11), and science (assessed in grades 4, 8 and 11). The reading, math and writing tests are administered each year in October. The science tests are administered in May. The NECAP Web page provides links to a variety of documents about the new tests, including test administration manuals and training materials.
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Grade
Expectations for Vermont's Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities
This series of documents provides grade level expectations in mathematics, reading
and writing and grade cluster expectations for other contents areas. Grade level
expectations are more specific statements of the Vermont standards that form the
basis for the New England Common Assessment Program in mathematics and reading grades
3 through 8 and writing in grades 5 and 8. Grade cluster expectations provide guidance
for local assessment. Links to GE materials may also be accessed on the individual curriculum content pages. |
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Vermont Professional Development Network (VPDN) Meeting Schedules for Fall 2008
Links to the VPDN meeting schedules, workshop descriptions and online registration links are found on the department's calendar of events Web page:
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Formative Assessment Pilot Project (FAPP) Overview
The purpose of FAP is to develop greater capacity for teachers to frequently monitor the learning of all students and adjust instruction to better meet their needs. In Vermont, formative assessment is defined as the gathering of evidence of learning in the classroom to guide instruction and adapt teaching to meet student learning needs. Building on the extensive research on formative assessment and educator professional development, the project creates small sustainable teacher learning communities (TLCs) in which participants learn and refine the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively implement and sustain formative assessment practices in their classrooms. Use this link to view additional details, training information and an overview of the Formative Assessment Pilot Project.
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Standards & Assessment Bulletin
This bulletin is a quarterly publication with issues scheduled for release in September, December, February and May of each year. The bulletin provides information about the work of the team and examples of innovation and best practice in schools across the state. Each issue will include an in-depth exploration of innovation in schools; a focus on assessment design and interpretation of results; a question and statistic "of the day"; and other items of interest. |
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Alternate Assessment Resources
Information and resources specific to alternate assessment may be found on the Alternate Assessment Web page. |
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Other Data Resources: |
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- Student Performance Data Web Site
As of January 18, 2007, the graphing Web site is no longer available due to server problems. School assessment data are available on the Web site in individual reports and in the Vermont School Report. School-by-school comparison data are available in the school summary reports. Use the links below to access:
- Student Performance Results on State Alternate Assessments Reported by Subgroups
The No Child Left Behind Act requires Vermont to report alternate assessment student performance annually by subcategories, including gender; major racial/ethnic categories; students with disabilities; economically disadvantaged students; students with limited English proficiency; and migrant students. Reported results are for alternate assessment, valid tests and are only publicly reported when there are more than 10 students in the group. Alternate assessments are Lifeskills, Stanford Diagnostic, and Out-of-level New Standards Reference Exams (NSREs).
- Vermont School Report
View assessment results and school and demographic data.
- Vermont-PASS
Find information about the Vermont-PASS (science assessment) and other assessments on the Vermont Institutes Web site.
- National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP)
Use this link to learn more about the NAEP on their Web site.
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Standards & Assessment Team Contact List
View names, responsibilities, phone numbers and e-mail addresses. |
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No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) Resources: |
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Mary Ann Minardo, Education
Consultant
(802) 828-5410 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
maryann.minardo@state.vt.us |
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