About State Assessments

The District of Columbia administers multiple assessments annually in accordance with DC and federal law. These districtwide assessments are an important source of data on students’ progress and proficiency relative to DC’s educational standards. In the 2014-15 school year, DC began transitioning to a system of Next Generation Assessments. These new assessments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and DC Standards. These assessments are also technology- and computer- enhanced. This is a major transition, but one that will allow DC students to demonstrate their knowledge in a more accurate and engaging way. The Next Generation Assessment transitions include:

• ACCESS for ELLs
• Accommodations
• Alternate Assessments
• DC Science Assessment
• Formative Assessments
• National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
• Next Generation Assessment Meetings
• Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)
• Test Coordinator Resources
• 2020-21 School Year Statewide Assessments Participation and Performance Policy
• Test Security and Incident Forms
• Contact Us

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