The following testing dates are TENTATIVE DATES FOR THE 2006 TESTING PROGRAM. Changes may occur in the Legislative Session.
The testing dates for the 2005-2006 school year are as follows:
The Qualls Early Learning Inventory (formerly the Iowa Early Learning Inventory) will be administered in late August 2005, and early September 2005, to each kindergarten student in the district and to first grade students entering public school for the first time. The completed inventories must be shipped no later than September 16, 2005.
January 24-25, 2006 - Mid-Year End of Course Algebra I Exam (Tuesday-Wednesday)
January 26-27, 2006 - Mid-Year End of Course Geometry Exam (Thursday-Friday)
Week of March 6, 2006 - ITBS of Basic Skills for Grades K-2
March 7-9, 2006 - Benchmark Exams in Grades 3-8 (Tuesday-Thursday)
March 8-9, 2006 - Grade 11 Literacy Exam (Wednesday-Thursday)
March 10, 2006 - ITBS for Grades 3-9 (Friday)
April 3 - May 12, 2006 (Window) - MAC II Assessment for LEP students K-12
March 24, 2006 - Alternate Portfolios due date (Friday)
April 25-26, 2006 - End of Course Algebra I Exam (Tuesday-Wednesday)
April 27-28, 2006 - End of Course Geometry Exam (Thursday-Friday)
PLEASE ARRANGE THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR TO ACCOMMODATE THESE LEGALLY REQUIRED TESTING DATES. THERE WILL BE NO WAIVERS GRANTED FROM THESE DATES.
SPRING BREAKS SHOULD NOT OCCUR THE WEEK AFTER TESTING IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE REQUIRED MAKE-UP DAYS AND SHIPPING DEADLINES. A CERTIFIED PERSON SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT THE TEST SITE TO RECEIVE AND SECURE TEST MATERIALS WHEN THEY ARRIVE.