DISTRICT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Purpose of Assessment
The purpose of assessment is to gather relevant information about student performance or progress. Teachers can reflect on each student’s level of achievement, as well as on specific inclinations of the group, to customize their teaching plans.
Required Assessments
Assessment/Grade Level | MEA (Grade 3-8,11) | Star360 (Grades K-8) | MEA (Grades 3-8, 11) | MEA (Grades 5, 8, 11) | Star360 (Grades K-8) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Subject | Math | Math | Literacy | Science | Reading | |
Purpose of assessment | To measure the progress of Maine students and provided data used to direct instuction. | .To provide information on student abilities, achievements and educational needs. | the progress of Maine students and provided data used to direct instuction. | the progress of Maine students and provided data used to direct instuction. | To provide information on student abilities, achievements and educational needs. | |
Source of the requirement for the assessment | Sec.1111(b)(2) | Local School Board Policy - ILA | Sec.1111(b)(2) | Sec.1111(b)(2) | Local School Board Policy - ILA | |
Administra-tion Dates /Duration | March-April annually Two sessions @ 75 minutes each. | 9 times per year (monthly). Each assessment is approximately 30 minutes | March-April annually Two sessions @ 80 minutes; two sessions @ 35 minutes; One essay component at 80 minutes for grades 3-5 and 70 minutes for grades 6-8. | April-Annually Three sessions at 45 minutes each. | 9 times per year (monthly). Each assessment is approximately 30 minutes. | |
Utilization of Results | Assessment data is analyzed and utilized in planning instruction and curriculum offerings. | Administrators and teachers generate and utilize assessment data. | Assessments data is analyzed and utilized in planning instruction and curriculum offerings. | Assessments data is analyzed and utilized in planning instruction and curriculum offerings. | Administrators and teachers generate and utilize assessment data. | |
Communica-tion Plan | Data is shared with Board of Directors and posted to a public website by MDOE. Student scores are mailed to parents. | Shared in parent conferences | Data is shared with Board of Directors and posted to a public website by MDOE. Student scores are mailed to parents. | Data is shared with Board of Directors and posted to a public website by MDOE. Student scores are mailed to parents. | Shared in parent conferences |
Parent Notification and Opt-Out
Click below to view the 2020 MEA Parent Notification Letter:
2020 MEA Parent Notification Letter
In compliance with Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §6214(2)(c), we have provided a Standardized Assessment Opt-Out Form below.
Click Here to Access the Standardized Assessment Opt-Out Form
For more information:
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/bills_127th/billtexts/HP047101.asp
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
This dashboard analyzes Maine’s plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), specifically its commitment to equity and excellence and its compliance with the law. As required by the U.S. Department of Education and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), an ESEA report card (ESEA Dashboard) is generated by the Maine Department of Education annually for each school and district, as well as the state. This dashboard ensures transparency of school performance families and community members.
Click Here to Access the ESEA Dashboard
Click Here to Access the 2017-2018 District ESEA Report Card