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
2019-2020 K-12 Assessment Calendar (Downloadable Version)
Pre-K - ELEMENTARY
Paterson Public Schools
2019 – 2020 District and State Assessment Calendar
DATES |
ASSESSMENTS |
GRADES |
September |
September 5 – October 4 |
SGO Baseline Data (Pre-Assessment) |
Pre-K – 8 |
September 5 – October 28 |
First Collection Period |
All Pre-K |
October |
October 1 – October 31 |
Early Screening Inventory (ESI Screen) |
Pre-K 3 &
NEW Pre-K 4 |
October 16 |
PSAT |
8 |
October 28 – November 1 |
Unit I: Mathematics and English Language Arts Test |
K – 8 |
October 29 – January 28 |
Second Collection Period |
All Pre-K |
January |
January 21 – January 24 |
Unit II: Mathematics and English Language Arts Test |
K – 8 |
January 29 – April 21 |
Third Collection Period |
All Pre-K |
February |
February 19 – April 9 |
ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs Testing Window |
K – 8 |
March |
March 9 – April 3 |
SGO Post Assessment |
Pre-K – 8 |
March 23 – March 27 |
Unit III: Mathematics and English Language Arts Test |
K – 8 |
April |
April 1 –May 29 |
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM): ELA, Math & Science |
3 – 8 |
April 20 – May 29 |
NJSLA –ELA & MATHEMATICS
NJSLA-SCIENCE |
3 – 8 |
April 22 – June 18 |
Fourth Collection Period |
All Pre-K |
May |
May 1 – May 31 |
W-APT (ELL Oral Language Proficiency) |
Pre-K 4 |
May 4 – June 5 |
NJSLA-SCIENCE |
5 & 8 |
June |
June 8 – June 12 |
Unit IV: Mathematics and English Language Arts Test |
K – 8 |
Based on school closure, District assessment dates are subject to change.
HIGH SCHOOL
Paterson Public Schools
2019 – 2020 District and State Assessment Calendar
DATES |
ASSESSMENTS |
GRADES |
September |
September 5 – October 4 |
SGO Baseline Data (Pre-Assessment) |
9 – 12 |
October |
October 16 |
PSAT |
9 – 11 |
October 28 – November 1 |
Unit I: Mathematics and English Language Arts Test |
9 – 12 |
November |
January |
January 21 – January 24 |
Unit II: Mathematics and English Language Arts Test |
9 – 12 |
January 27 – January 31 |
Seal of Biliteracy |
11 – 12 |
February |
February 19 – April 9 |
ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs Testing Window |
9 – 12 |
March |
March 9 – April 3 |
SGO Post Assessment |
9 – 12 |
March 23 – March 27 |
Unit III: Mathematics and English Language Arts Test |
9 – 12 |
April |
April 1 –May 29 |
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM): ELA, Math & Science |
11 |
April 20 – May 29 |
NJSLA –ELA & MATHEMATICS
NJSLA-SCIENCE |
9 - 10 |
May |
May 1 – May 29 |
CTE End of Program Assessment |
9 – 12 |
May 4 – June 5 |
NJSLA-SCIENCE |
11 |
June |
June 4 – June 5 |
High School Finals (Core Content Area) * |
12 |
June 8 – June 12 |
High School Finals * |
9 – 12 |
June 15 – June 16 |
Make-Up High School Finals * |
9 – 12 |
Based on school closure, District assessment dates are subject to change.
* Further guidance will be provided by the Director of Secondary Education.
2019-2020 Parental Notification of Standardized Assessment
2019-2020 Parental Notification of Standardized Assessment (Downloadable Version)
Assessment |
Subject/Grade Level |
Administration
Date/Time |
Results Available |
Sample Questions |
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners * |
English: Listening, Reading, Speaking, & Writing
K - 12 |
February 19, 2020 –
April 9, 2020
Testing Time: See below |
July 2020 |
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/WIDA/portals/wida
|
DLM
Dynamic Learning Maps * |
English Language Arts & Mathematics
3 – 8 & 11 |
April 1, 2020 –
May 29, 2020
Testing Time:
Based on student needs |
September 2020 |
http://www.dynamiclearningmaps.org/content/information-parents |
DLM
Dynamic Learning Maps * |
Science
5, 8 & 11 |
April 1, 2020 –
May 29, 2020
Testing Time:
Based on student needs |
September 2020 |
http://www.dynamiclearningmaps.org/content/information-parents |
NJSLA-E&M
New Jersey Student Learning Assessment foe English Language Arts & Mathematics* |
English Language Arts/Literacy & Mathematics
3 – 10 |
Computer Based:
April 20, 2020 –
May 29, 2020
Paper Based:
April 20, 2020 –
May 1, 2020
Testing Time:
See below |
August/September 2020 |
English Language Arts/Literacy: https://nj.mypearsonsupport.com/practice-tests/english/
Mathematics: https://nj.mypearsonsupport.com/practice-tests/math/ |
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-E & M 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
NJSLA-S Total Testing Time (Computer-Based)***:
Grade 5: 180 minutes
Grade 8: 180 minutes
Grades 11: 240 minutes
* Required by State
** Required by Federal Government
*** 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
