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EVALUATION  OF  INSTRUCTIONAL 
PROGRAMS

(Testing Programs)

The use of tests is one indication of the success and quality of the educational program.  In the case of an individual student, tests, in combination with other criteria, can provide an indication of student achievement.

The Board authorizes:

A.  A testing program as outlined in A.R.S. 15-741 and 15-755.

B.  A District testing program that will be subject to regular review and evaluation.

C.  In-service education of teachers and other staff members in the use of tests and interpretation of test results.

Test  Participation

All Arizona students in grades two (2) through twelve (12) shall be administered, at least once each year, a standardized, nationally-normed written test of academic subject matter given in English except that students with disabilities will be included with appropriate accommodations and alternate assessments where necessary in accord with their respective Individual Education Program.

If the state-wide assessment results are available before the start of each school year, each school district and charter school shall provide notification no later than the first half of the second quarter of the school year to parents of pupils in grades six (6) through eight (8) who have not demonstrated proficiency in grade-level mathematics based on available local or statewide assessments.  The notification shall include the following information:

A.  A description of the pupil's mathematics deficiencies as demonstrated by the statewide assessment.

B.  A description of the current mathematics services provided by the school district or charter school, including supplemental instructional services and supporting programs that are designed to remediate mathematics deficiencies.

Adopted:  October 01, 2018

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
15-708
15-741
15-743
15-744
15-745
15-755

CROSS REF.:
IKF - Graduation Requirements
ILB - Test/Assessment Administration (State Mandated Testing)
JR - Student Records