Last Updated on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 5:01 AM
Kentucky's educational reforms are based upon the principle that schools must be held accountable for the progress of their students. Frequent, meaningful testing is required to assess the extent of student progress toward proficiency; accurate, understandable reporting is required so that all stakeholders in Kentucky education have the data needed for making effective decisions concerning school policies, programs and curricula.
Senate Bill 1With the passage of Senate Bill 1 in the 2009 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is poised at the beginning of a new era in public school assessment and accountability. Senate Bill 1 addresses many areas – what will be tested, how subjects will be ...
More District Support
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) supports the work of districts and schools in implementing the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System. The OAA supplies up to date information on regulations, policies and procedures, a calendar of important assessment dates, manuals and forms, and information for districts and schools on the application ... More
Kentucky School Testing System
The Kentucky School Testing System is designed to improve teaching and student learning in Kentucky. It includes · Kentucky Core Content Tests, · On-demand writing prompts, · Alternate assessments for students with severe to profound disabilities, · ACT,EXPLORE and PLAN assessments · Nonacademic components · Norm referenced tests in reading and mathematics for ... More
Reports
The Kentucky School Testing System generates a wealth of data on the performance of schools and districts throughout Kentucky. These data, supplemented by analysis and background information, inform the public on the status of educational reform at all levels. Other reports such as technical manuals and interpretive guides offer information on ... More