Department of Educational Research & Assessment

2009 – 2010 KCKPS Assessment and Survey Calendar

Revised 03-05-10 — Print Version .pdf

Notes of Importance: These dates provide guidance for school planning but it is important to remember that they may change. Please refer to the most recent version of this calendar, posted on the district website.

Federal and state regulations require that ALL students must be tested in statewide and district assessments. Consequently, in August schools should discuss with their special education teachers procedures for assessing severely disabled students. Appropriate test types and accommodations should be reviewed, documented, and implemented at the beginning of the school year. Schools should meet with ESL staff to discuss the appropriate assessment option for students with limited English proficiency.

LOCAL ASSESSMENTS
Subject Area & Measure		DATES
Reading and Math		FALL	WINTER*	SPRING
Kindergarten NWEA MAP Primary I & II		(Aug. 24–Sep. 30)	(Dec. 1–Jan. 29)	Apr. 19–May 21
Grades 1 NWEA MAP Primary I & II		Aug. 24–Sep. 30	(Dec. 1–Jan. 29)	Apr. 19–May 21
Grades 2-11 NWEA MAP		Aug. 24–Sep. 30	(Dec. 1–Jan. 29)	Apr. 19–May 21
* There is NO "separate event" for the Second Grade Reading Diagnostic (Fall "Early Reading Assessment"). Fall MAP results for Grade 2 will be reported as the Second Grade Reading Diagnostic to KSDE. Reporting will be based upon participation AND performance, during the Fall test window. * Fall is optional but Spring required for Kindergarten. For all other grades 1-11 Fall and Spring are required. Winter participation for K-11 will be determined by IEDs and principals.

NATIONALLY NORMED ASSESSMENTS
PLAN (pre ACT) Gr. 10			Oct. 5–23
	Return/Check in to DERA		Oct. 26 & 27
	Student Reports returned to schools		Dec. 11
ACT Gr. 11-12 (encouraged, but optional)		Registration due Mar. 5      for test date Apr. 12
	Students pay fees, unless waived	Registration due May 7      for test date June 14

KANSAS ASSESSMENTS
Reading, Math (GEN ED & KAMM): Gr. 3-8		Feb. 17 – Apr. 13
	Materials due	Apr. 19
	OTL (Opportunity To Learn — High school only)	Fall: Oct. 5 – Jan. 15 Spring: Feb. 17 – Apr. 13 Open to May 13 for 9th & 10th
Science: Gr. 4, 7		Mar. 17 – May 7
	Materials due	May 21
	OTL (Opportunity To Learn — High school only)	Fall: Oct. 5 – Jan. 15 Spring: Mar. 17 – May 7 Open to May 13 for 9th & 10th
Alternate Assessments		Jan. 4 – Apr. 13 Scores entered by Apr. 30
KELPA		Feb. 5 – Apr. 30
	Materials due	May 7

DISTRICT SURVEYS
KCKPS Student Survey, Gr. 3-12		Jan. 25 – Feb. 5
Family Advocate Program Student Survey, Gr. 3-12		Jan. 25 – Feb. 5
	Return dates to DERA	Feb. 5
Communities That Care (Gr. 6,8,10,12)		Jan. 11 – 15
	Return to Prevention Services	Jan. 22

SUMNER ADMISSIONS
Fall MAP: 7th Grade		Aug. 24–Oct. 2
Results from the fall session will be used for Sumner admissions. Any students who miss the fall session are encouraged to sit for the winter session.
Stanford 10 for private/parochial applicants or for      District students without MAP scores.		Sat., Jan. 23; Tue., Jan. 26; Thu., Jan. 28

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