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Assessment Name
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Grade Level Assessed
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Assessment Window Dates
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Purpose
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District-wide
Fall Universal Screening
FastBridge for Reading and Math
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K-5
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September 8-19
January 12-30
April 1-10
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The primary purpose of universal screening is to systematically identify all students who may be at risk for academic difficulties so they can receive timely and targeted support, intervention, or enrichment.
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State Required Assessment
Maine Through Year Assessment: Mathematics and Reading (NWEA)
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3-8 & 2nd Year of High School
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September 15- October 24
April 13-May 29
Alternate Assessment:
March 9- April 24
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The primary purpose of standardized testing is to measure students' academic progress against state standards and to ensure accountability within the educational system. The data collected from the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA) helps inform decision-making at the federal, state, and local levels.
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District-wide Assessment
NWEA
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*1-2, 1st, 3rd and 4th Year of High School
*No K NWEA Fall
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September 15- October 24
April 13-May 29
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The purpose for our students taking this assessment is to monitor individual, grade-level cohort, and school progress toward meeting state expectations on years the state does not require us to take the Maine Through Year Assessment.
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State Required Assessment for Multilingual Learners:
Wida Access
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Multilingual Learners K-12
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January 6- February 27
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This assessment is used to measure multilingual students’ progress in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It helps identify students' English skills, allows educators to monitor their development, and determines if they have met the criteria to exit English language services.
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State Required Assessment
Maine Science Assessment
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Grades 5, 8 and 3rd Year of High School
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Grades 5 and 8:
May 11- May 22
High School:
April 1 - April 17
Alternate Assessment:
March 9- April 24
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The primary purpose of standardized testing is to measure students' academic progress against state standards and to ensure accountability within the educational system. The data collected from the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA) helps inform decision-making at the federal, state, and local levels.
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