ADE Director's Communication Memo Form


Memo Number : COM-10-197

Date Created : 05/13/2010

Attention:

Superintendents
Co-op Directors
Secondary Principals
Elementary Principals
other: Test Coordinators

Type of Memo: Informational
Response Required: No
   
Section:   Central Administration - Dr. Tom W. Kimbrell, Commissioner
Subject:
Revised 2010-2011 Testing Calendar

Regulatory Authority:
Ark. Code Ann. §§ 6-15-433, 6-15-2009

Contact Person:
Dr. Gayle Potter

Phone Number:
501-682-4558

E-mail:
gayle.potter@arkansas.gov

This memo provides revised dates for the administration of the Spring 2011 End-of-Course Geometry Exam.

August 9, 2010 – September 17, 2010 – Window for Kindergarten Screener (QUALLS)

September 15-16, 2010 – Algebra I Retest Opportunity (Wednesday-Thursday)

October 12, 2010 – Grade 6 Writing Field Test (Tuesday)

October 25 – November 12, 2010 – Window for Algebra I Strand Analysis Remediation

November 15-19, 2010 – Window for Online Alternative Test for Algebra I

January 12, 2011 – Algebra II Exam (Wednesday)

January 18-19, 2011 – Mid-Year End-of-Course Algebra I Exam (and Algebra I Retest Opportunity) (Tuesday-Wednesday)

January 20-21, 2011 – Mid-Year End-of-Course Geometry Exam (Thursday-Friday)

January 25-26, 2011 – Mid-Year End-of-Course Biology Exam (Tuesday-Wednesday)

March 7 – April 1, 2011 – Window for Algebra I Strand Analysis Remediation

March 8-9, 2011 – Grade 11 Literacy Exam (Tuesday-Wednesday)

March 18, 2011 – Alternate Portfolio due date (Friday)

March 28 – May 6, 2011 – Window for English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) for LEP students K-12

April 4-8, 2011 – Window for Online Alternative Test for Algebra I

April 4-15, 2011 – Window for Grades K-2 and Grade 9 NRT Testing

April 11-15, 2011 – Augmented Benchmark Exams in Grades 3-8 (Monday-Friday)

April 19-20, 2011 – End-of-Course Geometry Exam (Tuesday-Wednesday)

April 26-27, 2011 – End-of-Course Biology Exam (Tuesday-Wednesday)

May 4, 2011 – Algebra II Exam (Wednesday)

May 10-11, 2011 – End-of-Course Algebra I Exam (and Algebra I Retest Opportunity) (Tuesday-Wednesday)

As Much Consideration As Possible Has Been Given To The Many Requests Regarding Testing In Setting This Calendar. Please Arrange The 2010-2011 School Year Calendar To Accommodate the Legally Required Testing Dates. There Will Be No Waivers Granted From These Testing Dates.

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