Board hears state mandate for three benchmarks; K–2 compliance gap noted
Presenter described a state executive order requiring three benchmark assessments and outlined the district's decision to use SBAC interims and Acadience; Presenter said K–2 remains slightly out of compliance and the district will continue in-person Acadience monitoring and report data to the board.
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Presenter explained a new executive order requiring districts to give benchmark assessments three times a year using one of four approved platforms and said three commercial tools (MAP, STAR, I-Ready) carry per-student costs and are not summative-test aligned. "So we made the decision to go with SVAC on this, and the model that we're putting forward and and implementing this year..." the Presenter said, describing adaptive interim tests and a reduced time-on-test expectation.
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