Missouri Assessment Program
News and Updates
Spring 2012 Grade-Level Assessments Trainings
Two separate required trainings are available for the Spring 2012 Grade-Level Assessments - One geared for District and School Test Coordinators and the other for Test Examiners.
District Test Coordinator Annual Training and Updates
The Missouri Assessment Program has created a training that defines the DTC’s responsibilities as they relate to the Department and testing vendors. This training is for both new and current DTCs.
Fall 2011: EOC Assessments Training
The Department provides two separate required training sessions for administration of the Fall 2011 End-of-Course Assessments. One pre-recorded webinar is geared towards DTCs and STCs, but is useful for any district personnel that has a part in test administration. The second pre-recorded webinar is meant for test examiners.
Additionally, resources are available through iTester, the new online system. By accessing the iTester Admin help tab you can view:
- Trainings on how to use iTester
- Test Administration Manual
- Software Installation and Systems Testing Guide
2012 Assessment Calendar
January - March
DATES |
ASSESSMENT |
EVENT |
|---|---|---|
1/9/12 - 2/13/12 |
Additional Materials Order Window |
|
1/9/12 - 2/27/12 |
Testing Window |
|
1/16/12 - 2/10/12 |
1st SPRING Pre-Code Window |
|
1/16/12 - 3/23/12 |
2nd SPRING Pre-Code Window |
|
2/6/12 - 3/2/12 |
Second Collection Period |
|
2/27/12 - 5/25/12 |
SPRING Test Window |
|
2/27/12 - 5/25/12 |
SPRING Test Window |
|
2/29/12 |
Test Coordinator Packages Arrive in Districts |
|
3/9/12 |
Deadline for Return Shipping |
|
3/9/12 |
Deadline for Return Shipping |
|
3/12/12 - 3/16/12 |
Secure Test Materials Arrive in Districts |
|
3/23/12 |
ProFile Closes |
Federal Status of Assessment Program
Under section 1111(b)(3) of the No Child Left Behind act, the Missouri Assessment Program has the following status:
| Grade | Content | Status |
|---|---|---|
3-8 |
Communication Arts |
Approved |
3-8 |
Math |
Approved |
5, 8, 11 |
Science |
Approved |
3-8, 11 |
MAP-A - Communication Arts (Based on Alternate Achievement Standards) |
Approved |
3-8, 10 |
MAP-A - Mathematics (Based on Alternate Achievement Standards) |
Approved |
5, 8, 11 |
MAP-A Science (Based on Alternate Achievement Standards) |
Approved |
EOC |
Algebra I, Biology, English II |
Pending |