Policy: 2090
Instruction
Program Evaluation
The district will use a variety of evaluation techniques, including but not limited to:
1. Measure the progress of individual students on state or national standards;
2. Diagnose the needs of individual students who are having problems academically and/or socially; and
3. Identify gifted and talented students who are in need of specialized programs.
Parents who wish to examine any tests, questionnaires, or examinations assessment materials used by the district may do so by contacting the District. Written parental permission is necessary before giving an individual intelligence test or a diagnostic personality test in addition, written parental permission is required before any questionnaire, test or other evaluation device containing any questions about: (1) a student’s or family’s beliefs or practices, and (2) morality and religion is given.
The superintendent or designee shall annually review all of the activities in the area of assessment and review assessment procedures and processes to determine if the purposes of the assessment program are meeting District goals and objectives related to the instructional program.
Specifically, the district shall adjust its curriculum if student performance under the Washington State Assessment Program indicates the district's students need assistance in identified areas.
Legal References:
RCW 28A.230 Compulsory Coursework and Activities
WAC 392-500-020 Pupil tests and records — Tests — School district policy in writing
WAC 392-500-030 Pupil tests and records — Certain test, questionnaires, etc. — Limitations
WAC 392-500-035 Pupil tests and records — Diagnostic personality tests--Parental permission required
Adopted 6/20/2012