Assessment

Dates

KIDS Assessment -- The Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) is a state mandated assessment designed to determine kindergarten readiness. KIDS is still in the development phase and its utilizations are still being determined.

40 Days - Oct 21

105 Days - Feb 13

170 Days - May 26

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

K

State Dependent

Assessment

Dates

MAP Assessment - Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a benchmark assessment given three times per year. MAP serves to determine a student's grade level proficiency in math and reading. The MAP Assessment is also used to identify students in need of reading and math intervention supports.

Fall August 29 - Sept 2

Winter Dec 5 - Dec 19

Spring May 8 - May 12

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

2-8

Fall

Winter

Spring

Assessment

Dates

ACCESS for English Language Learners is a state mandated assessment given once a year to English Language Learners. The ACCESS test is designed to determine the English Language Proficiency of English Learners and their need and eligibility for support services.

Jan 9 - Feb 10

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

K-8

Fall - State Dependent

Assessment

Dates

Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is a state mandated assessment given once a school year to determine a student’s on track readiness for college and career in math and reading.

April 10 - April 28

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

3-8

Fall - State Dependent

Assessment

Dates

Illinois Science Assessment is a state mandated assessment given to students in grades 5 and 8, once a year, to determine a student’s proficiency in learning the Next Generation Science Standards.

March 13 - March 24

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

5-8

State Dependent

Assessment

Dates

FitnessGram is an assessment administered to students in grades 5 and 7 to measure student health and fitness.

May 1st

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

5 and 7

TBD

Assessment

Dates

DORA (reading) and ADAM (math) assessments are used to monitor the progress of students receiving reading and math intervention support. DORA/ADAM assessments are administered approximately every four weeks while students are receiving intervention support.

Progress Monitoring Ongoing

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

K-8

Every 4 Weeks

Assessment

Dates

Spanish DORA (reading) are used to monitor the progress of Dual Language students. This is a pilot assessment for the 16-17 SY and will be reviewed for effectiveness summer of 2017.

TBD

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

K-8

Per Request

Assessment

Dates

Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is utilized to assist in identifying students who are ready for above grade level skills and content. The CogAT is used along with other assessments such as MAP, PARCC, and local assessments to properly identify students ready for Advanced Programs.

March 6 - March 24

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

2 - 4

Post Test

Assessment

Dates

Student Target Portfolios (STPs) are utilized in grades K-5 for the purpose of allowing students to track their individual progress and to set targets for their growth. STPs are grade level specific and are utilized regularly throughout the school year.

On-Going

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

K-5

Parent Teacher Conferences and Report Cards

Assessment

Dates

Fountas and Pinnell (F&P) - Running Records - F&P is a tool to used to gauge student reading levels. The Assessment aligns with the F&P Text level Gradient Scale (™) to determine a student's grade level reading fluency and comprehension skills.

Fall

Winter

Spring

and

Ongoing as needed

Grade Level

Reporting Dates

K-5

NA

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

Dates

Aug. 24 - Nov. 18

Nov. 28 - Mar. 3

Mar. 6 - Jun. 2

Progress Reports

Oct. 7

Jan 20

April 21

End of Trimester

Nov. 18

Mar. 3

Jun. 2

Report Cards

Dec. 2nd

Mar. 10

Jun. 2

# of Days

59 Days

59 Days

56 Days