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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 127
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
ASSESSMENTS
ADOPTED:
May 17, 2007
REVISED:
127. ASSESSMENTS
1.
Purpose
Title 22
Sec. 4.52
The Board recognizes its responsibility to develop and implement an assessment
plan that will determine the degree to which students are achieving academic
standards and will provide information for improving the educational program.
2.
Authority
Title 22
Sec. 4.13, 4.51,
4.52
The Board shall approve an assessment plan for use in district schools that is aligned
with the adopted academic standards and state assessments. The assessment plan
shall be described in the district's Strategic Plan.
Title 22
Sec. 4.52, 12.41
The Board reserves the right to review district assessment measures and to approve
those that serve a legitimate purpose without infringing upon the personal rights of
the students or parents/guardians.
Title 22
Sec. 4.4
The Board shall grant requests by parents/guardians to review the state assessments
two (2) weeks prior to their administration, during regular district office hours. The
district shall ensure the security of the assessment documents.
Title 22
Sec. 4.4
The Board shall grant parents/guardians the right to have their child excused from
state assessments that conflict with their religious beliefs, upon receipt of a written
request to the Superintendent.
3.
Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall recommend methods of assessment and
evaluation based on his/her professional judgment, generally accepted professional
practice, and staff input.
Pol. 919
The Superintendent or designee shall annually disseminate to parents/guardians and
the public information regarding student assessment results, as required by federal
and state law and regulations.
The Superintendent shall recommend improvements in the curriculum and
instructional practices based upon student assessment results.
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4.
Guidelines
20 U.S.C.
Sec. 6311
Parents/Guardians shall receive information regarding their child's state assessment
scores and may obtain an explanation of assessment results from qualified school
personnel.
Title 22
Sec. 4.52, 12.41
The district shall provide assistance to students not attaining academic standards at
the proficient level.
PA Code
Title 22
Sec. 4.4, 4.13, 4.51,
4.52, 12.41
20 U.S.C.
Sec. 6311
Board Policy
919