2019–2020 Testing Calendar
DATE: | January 31, 2019 |
SUBJECT: | 2019–2020 Testing Calendar |
CATEGORY: | Update |
NEXT STEPS: | Share with Appropriate Staff |
The purpose of this communication is to notify public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools of an update to the 2019–2020 Student Assessment Testing Calendar. The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø received concerns regarding the 2019–2020 testing calendar. In response to those concerns, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø sought feedback from a broader group of district leaders, testing coordinators, and the Texas Association of School Administrators. Relying upon that feedback, a revised testing calendar is posted on the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø website at .Ìý
Specifically, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø received questions and input regarding the optional make-up testing that is scheduled to end on Friday, April 10, 2020. Based on feedback, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is moving the date for the paper and online administration of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) English II assessment one day earlier from Thursday, April 9 to Wednesday, April 8, 2020. This change allows districts and charter schools to conduct make-up testing for this assessment on Thursday, April 9.
If your district or charter school has previously received advice from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø regarding this issue, it may continue with its current testing plan based on that advice or move to the revised testing dates.Ìý
Please call the Student Assessment Division at (512) 463-9536 if you have any questions about this information.
Assessment Contact Information:ÌýÌý
Texas Education Agency
Student Assessment Division
(512) 463-9536
student.assessment@tea.texas.gov
Cc: District and ESC Testing Coordinators