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Assessments
The Assessment Plan in D60 incorporates multiple approaches, methods, and formats of assessments which serve several purposes:
- Identifying learner strengths and diagnosing areas for improvement
- Evaluating the effectiveness and relevance of curriculum and instructional practice
- Establishing goals for individual students and school improvement
- Communicating student achievement and growth to stakeholders
This Assessment Plan includes State, District, and Classroom level assessments.
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ACCESS (Accessing Comprehension & Communication in English State-to-Tate
Who?
All students eligible for EL services
When?
Every Winter
Purpose?
English language proficiency assessment for Grades K–12. The test is administered every year to help school districts monitor the English language development of students identified as English language learners.
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Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)
Who?
Grades 3-8
When?
Every Spring
Purpose?
IAR is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. IAR assesses the New Illinois Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core and is administered in English Language Arts and Mathematics
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Illinois Science Assessment
Who?
Grades 5/8
When?
Every Spring
Purpose?
In compliance with federal testing requirements, a science assessment is administered to students enrolled in grades 5, 8 and once at the high school level.
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Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS)
Who?
Kindergarten
When?
Every Fall
Purpose?
KIDS is a process in Illinois aimed at enhancing our understanding of children’s abilities and learning during their first year of school. The data from KIDS will promote the success of every child, guide professional development for teachers, support alignment of early childhood and elementary school systems, document the importance of birth-to-five programs in preparing children for elementary school, and enable the state to respond to district, school, teacher, and student needs over time.