Assessments

Each grade level is required to take a variety of assessments throughout the year to determine proficiency of academic standards. The results of these assessments are analyzed by teachers to inform instruction. Listed below are district-mandated assessments:

• Kindergarten
  • Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS 8)
• First grade
  • Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) and DIBELS 8
• Second grade
  • MAP, DIBELS 8, Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
• Third - sixth grade
  • MAP, DIBELS 8, Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS)
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Students
  • Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State–to–State (ACCESS)

Additionally, students are given formative and summative assessments throughout the instructional day to determine their understanding of daily lessons and units of inquiry.

Assessments inform instruction and monitor student progress. Assessments should:

• Add value to the student learning experience.
• Engage families in supporting their students.
• Help identify strengths, interests and opportunities for growth for all students.

A collection of assessment results can be used to help set goals, identify priorities and inform equity of access to grade-level learning.

Individual schools determine which additional assessments will support their specific student population’s learning. Each school will select specific dates within the district-provided assessment windows.

Some assessments are required by federal or state law; see information regarding state assessment participation. Families can refuse participation in state assessments for their students. Contact your student's school if you have questions about test refusals.

How to View Assessment Data on Student Insights Jeffco Elementary Assessment Schedule Jeffco Secondary Assessment Schedule