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Utah tells districts RISE ELA scores will be delayed until October after standard-setting this summer
Summary
USBE staff said ELA/writing scores for RISE (grades 3–8) will be delayed because the state revised ELA standards and must convene standard-setting panels over the summer; math and science are not delayed. The delay affects teacher, parent, and school reporting timelines and the release of school report cards.
Utah State Board of Education assessment staff told assessment directors that scores for the revised RISE English language arts (ELA) assessment — including writing — will be delayed because the state must run a standard-setting process this summer.
"Because that is taking place this summer, scores are going to be delayed. You will not get writing or ELA scores until October of this upcoming fall," a USBE assessment staff member said.
Why it matters: RISE ELA scoring delay changes when teachers, students and families will see proficiency results, and it affects school report card timelines. Staff said math and science scoring are…
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