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Statewide testing requirements have been a feature of public K–12 education since1994 but questions about testing participation persist, such as:
- “Why is it necessary for students to participate?”
- “Which students should participate?”
- “What is the impact of participation on funding and decision making?
The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) has developed a toolkit to identify and describe reasons why all students, including students with disabilities, English learners, and English learners with disabilities should take state tests.
The toolkit is intended to provide a neutral but useful mechanism to guide positive, thoughtful conversations about student testing participation. It includes:
Flyer for Families that addresses:
- How does taking state test help my child?
- How does taking state tests help my school?
- How can I support my child?
Flyer for Students to help them understand:
- How does taking state tests help me?
- How does taking state tests help my school?
- What can my family and I do so I feel supported?
Materials that IEP Teams can use when making decisions about state test participation decisions.
View the entire toolkit here
Visit NCEO’s website to access additional resources
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