A district program evaluation committee or representative of the superintendent’s staff, will meet at least once per year to review the district assessment program. This shall include review of a schedule for all assessment activities to be conducted during the year. In this review, the following factors should be considered:
A. Validity. Do the proposed assessment materials measure the district's objectives? Are the items compatible with the district scope and sequence?
B. Administration. Are directions clear for the teacher? Are directions clear for the student? Is the format attractive?
C. Interpretation of Results. Are results reported in a form that is meaningful to the teacher, the student, the district, the parent?
The proposed schedule shall be approved by principals and by the superintendent. The district office shall be responsible for ordering tests, distributing materials and scoring sheets, and distributing administration instructions. After tests have been scored, the district office shall be responsible for:
A. Preparing reports on test results for board members, instructional staff, parents/guardians and the general public.
B. Interpreting scores for staff and interested persons.
C. Disseminating individual scores to staff responsible for counseling, screening and special placement of individuals.
D. Preparing reports to evaluate curriculum and assist staff in implementing changes and improvements in curriculum.
Date: May 2005