Welcome
The Division of Assessment, Planning & Evaluation is responsible for coordinating and implementing student assessment throughout the district.
Our goals are to:
- Manage federal, state, and district testing initiatives
- Provide accurate and timely information regarding testing purposes, procedures, and results (national, state, district) to relevant school and district staff
- Assist and advise on the development and adoption of assessments
The Division of Assessment, Planning & Evaluation supports all levels of the organization to ensure that student achievement results are used to drive instructional decisions and improve learning opportunities for all students.
The values that guide our work are:
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Collaboration
2020-2021 K-12 Assessment Calendar
Pre-K - ELEMENTARY
DATES |
ASSESSMENTS |
GRADES |
September |
September 8 – October 30 |
First Collection Period (Gold Pre-K) |
All Pre-K |
September 16 – September 23 |
Initial Knowledge Check (Math/ELA) |
1 – 8 |
September 29 – October 16 |
SGO Baseline Data (Pre-Assessment) |
Pre-K – 8 |
November |
November 13 – January 22 |
Second Collection Period (Gold Pre-K) |
All Pre-K |
TBD |
Early Screening Inventory (ESI Screen) |
Pre-K 3 &
Pre-K 4 |
December |
TBD |
PSAT 8/9 Digital |
8 |
January |
January 19 – January 22 |
Mid-Year Assessment: Mathematics and English Language Arts Comprehensive Unit Assessment |
K – 8 |
January 25 – March 19 |
NAEP: Mathematics and Reading (School: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) |
4 & 8 |
January 29 – April 1 |
Third Collection Period (Gold Pre-K) |
All Pre-K |
February |
TBD |
ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs Testing Window |
K – 8 |
March |
March 8 – April 1 |
SGO Post Assessment |
Pre-K – 8 |
April |
TBD |
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM): ELA, Math & Science |
3 – 8 |
TBD |
NJSLA –ELA/L, MATHEMATICS |
3 – 8 |
TBD |
NJSLA-SCIENCE |
5 & 8 |
April 16 – June 14 |
Fourth Collection Period (Gold Pre-K) |
All Pre-K |
May |
May 3 – May 28 |
W-APT (ELL Oral Language Proficiency) |
Pre-K 4 |
June |
June 7 – June 11 |
Final Assessment: Mathematics and English Language Arts Comprehensive Unit Assessment |
K – 8 |
Based on school closure, District assessment dates are subject to change. State and College Board Assessment dates are TBD until NJDOE and College Board release their updated schedule of assessments
HIGH SCHOOL
DATES |
ASSESSMENTS |
GRADES |
Sept./Oct. |
September 16 – September 23 |
Initial Knowledge Check (Math/ELA) |
9 – 12 |
September 29 – October 16 |
SGO Baseline Data (Pre-Assessment) |
9 – 12 |
December |
TBD |
PSAT 8/9 Digital |
9 |
January |
January 19 – January 22 |
Mid-Year Assessment: Mathematics and English Language Arts Comprehensive Unit Assessment |
9 – 12 |
January 26 |
PSAT/NMSQT |
11 |
TBD |
Seal of Biliteracy |
11 – 12 |
TBD |
NAEP: Mathematics, Reading, Civics & U.S. History (Schools: TBD) |
12 |
February |
TBD |
ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs Testing Window |
9 – 12 |
March |
March 8 – April 1 |
SGO Post Assessment |
9 – 12 |
TBD |
SAT School Day Administration |
11 – 12 |
TBD |
PSAT 10 Administration |
10 |
April |
TBD |
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM): ELA, Math & Science |
11 |
TBD |
NJSLA –ELA/L & MATHEMATICS |
9-12 |
TBD |
NJSLA-SCIENCE |
11 |
May |
May 3 – May 28 |
CTE End of Program Assessment |
9 – 12 |
June |
June 3 – June 4 |
High School Finals (Core Content Area) * |
12 |
June 7 – June 11 |
High School Finals * |
9 – 12 |
June 14 – June 15 |
Make-Up High School Finals * |
9 – 12 |
Based on school closure, District assessment dates are subject to change.
State and College Board Assessment dates are TBD until NJDOE and College Board release their updated schedule of assessments
* Further guidance will be provided by the Director of Secondary Education.
2020-2021 Parental Notification of Standardized Assessment
2020-2021 Parental Notification of Standardized Assessment
Appendix
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Total Testing Time (Computer-Based):
Students work at their own pace using the following guidelines:
Listening: Up to approximately 40 minutes
Reading: Up to approximately 35 minutes
Speaking: Up to approximately 30 minutes
Writing Tier A: Up to approximately 45 minutes
Writing Tier B/C: Up to approximately 60 minutes
NJSLA-Science Total Testing Time (Computer-Based)**:
Grade 5: 180 minutes
Grade 8: 180 minutes
Grades 11: 240 minutes
NJSLA-English Language Arts & Mathematics Total Testing Time (Computer-Based)**:
Mathematics:
Grades 3-8: 180 minutes
Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II: 180 minutes
English Language Arts/Literacy:
Grade 3: 150 minutes
Grades 4-8: 180 minutes
Grades 9-10: 180 minutes
NAEP Total Testing Time (Computer-Based)**:
Grade 4: 180 minutes
Grade 8: 180 minutes
* Required by State
** Per State March 2019 updated Unit Testing Times
It is very important to note that all students may not be administered all assessments. If a student is permitted extra time or any other accommodations by their 504 or IEP, parent/ guardians should contact their guidance office/special services for additional details on accommodations and accessibility options. Students with severe cognitive disabilities may be assigned to take the DLM assessments as prescribed by their IEP team.
http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/accommodations/
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Contact Us
Main phone number: (973) 321-0867
Group email address: testing2@paterson.k12.nj.us
