Cobb County Public Schools

Dr. Susan M. Hanes, Director

Research, Evaluation and Student Assessment

Policy

Testing Programs (See Regulation) II 7/28/94

(1) A program of standardized group testing shall be maintained as an important source of information to assist teachers and administrators in providing appropriate instructional programs for students. The tests shall be administered according to established testing procedures essential to maintaining their validity and reliability. The system-wide testing program shall incorporate standardized tests required by the Georgia Department of Education.

The testing shall fulfill the following purposes:

• To identify each school's instructional strengths and weaknesses.
• To establish a basis for the evaluation of the educational program.
• To guide the planning of appropriate curriculum and instructional programs.
• To guide in the selection of classroom instructional strategies.
• To compare the achievement of Cobb County with that of other school districts locally and nationally.
• To inform parents and the general public of the significant results, interpretations, and conclusions of the testing program.

(2) General publication of test results shall be authorized by the Superintendent after review of results to ensure accuracy and proper communication.

Legal Reference: OCGA 20-2-50; 20-2-57: 20-2-59

Adopted: 7/23/81 Revised: 4/28/83; 8/8/84; 2/10/88; 7/28/94

Regulation

Testing Programs II 8/9/95

The following regulations shall be observed in implementing the testing program in the Cobb County Schools:

(1) The system-wide testing committee, composed of principals, teachers, counselors and selected representatives from the Divisions of Curriculum and Instructional Services, Operations, and Special Student Services shall meet as needed to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the testing program.

(2) Testing committee members are selected by recommendation of their supervisor or director. New members are appointed for no more than three (3) year terms.

(3) A faculty member or counselor shall be appointed to keep inventory of the tests and to act as chairman of each school's testing program.

(4) Schools may do testing beyond the minimum program. However, this testing will be done at the expense of the schools and forms other than the forms used by the county testing program should be used.

(5) Standardized test scores shall be posted on the student's permanent record and each school shall be responsible for offering the opportunity for interpretation of test results to parents and students.

(6) Each school shall be responsible for utilizing test results to improve the instructional program.

Effective: 7/28/81 Revised: 4/28/83; 5/28/92; 7/28/94; 8/9/95