About Assessments
Connecting the Dots for Parents/Guardians About Testing
Assessment Program Emphasizes Balance and Feedback
Coeur d’Alene Public Schools believes that an effective assessment program recognizes the relationship between our school district’s mission and vision, state learning standards, district curriculum, classroom instruction, formative and summative assessment, and student learning. Parents and guardian participation is essential in achieving this goal.
We believe that quality education inspires our students’ natural curiosity and supports their innate desire to learn, all toward meeting our district’s Portrait of a Graduate. When effective assessment practices are incorporated, such as those in our District Assessment Practices Overview, time will increase for learning, assessment results are used in support of instruction, and students feel that they have involvement in how they develop. We believe that all students can learn and thank you for providing a system of support and tools to encourage their success.
Comprehensive Assessment Plan
Our district's comprehensive assessment plan was approved in June, 2020 as part of the overall strategic plan for our school district. The document provides an overview of how we provide accurate, reliable, and valid data to students, parents, teachers, administrators, Board members, and the community served by the district with that may be used to:
- Inform decisions regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
- Assure accurate, valid, and reliable data are in the hands of decision-makers;
- Ensure alignment of the district curriculum with state learning standards;
- Inform the integration of technology in the classroom;
- Assist in placement of courses;
- Evaluate district programs;
- Inform decisions regarding the allocation of district resources;
- Inform teacher professional development;
- Improve student learning;
- Evaluate the college and career readiness of students;
- Measure student achievement;
- Provide affirmation to students about what they can do and what next steps are in their learning;
- Identify what students can process, research, problem-solve, reiterate, creatively present, teach, etc. on a multitude of topics and dispositions;
- Measure student growth – socially, emotionally, and academically; and
- Provide accountability for the district’s stakeholders.
Provide Input on our District's Goals
The Idaho State Board of Education requires all public school districts to submit a continuous improvement plan with community input on a variety of metrics. We welcome your feedback on our past performance and look forward to using your guidance in identifying goals for the coming school year.
Once finalized and approved by our district's Board of Trustees, we will post our goals on our district website by October 1st and update progress on our public data dashboards.
Testing Calendar
Testing Vocab.
Bill of Rights
Idaho Reading Indicator/IStation
Type of Assessment: Statewide/Progress Monitoring
Testing Window: September 7-September 30
Reporting: Paper report delivered to parent/guardian
Student Supports: Students needing reading intervention will be provided with an intervention license.
More Information: Visit the IStation page on the District website > Departments > Assessments > Progress Monitoring
i-Ready Mathematics
Type of Assessment: Interim/Progress Monitoring
Testing Window: September 7-September 30
Reporting: Paper report delivered to parent/guardian
Student Supports: All students can access personalized math lessons at any time.
More Information: Visit the i-Ready page on the District website > Departments > Assessments > Progress Monitoring
Civics Assessment
Type of Assessment: Summative Assessment
Testing Window: September 7 - September 30
Reporting: Email notification to student/parent at the end of the assessment window.
Student Supports: Students can practice with interactive flashcards and resources on the district website in addition to classroom instruction.
More Information: Visit the Civics Assessment Page on the District Website > Departments > Assessments > Civics Assessment
Illuminate Fastbridge
Type of Assessment: Interim/Progress Monitoring
Testing Window: September 7 - September 30
Reporting: Paper report delivered to parent/guardian.
More Information: Visit the Illuminate Fastbridge Page on the District Website > Departments > Assessments > Progress Monitoring
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT
Type of Assessment: Preliminary college entrance exam
Test Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021; student preregistration required (link not available for parents/guardians)
Reporting: Paper score report with exam detail and personalized results available through the student's CollegeBoard account. Students will also be able to receive lessons through Khan Academy on areas of improvement before taking the SAT.
More Information: Visit the PSAT page on the district website > Departments > Assessments > College and Career Preparedness
What You Can Expect After Each Assessment Window
Should any parent or community member need assistance with any of our assessments, their results, or how we use them to inform classroom instruction, please reach out to testing@cdaschools.org. Additionally, send a message to testing@cdaschools.org if you would like to consider being a part of our assessment advisory panel with classroom teachers and administrators as we regularly review assessment results and ensure that the best platforms are available to our students.
We're Here to Answer Your Testing Questions
Email: testing@cdaschools.org
Website: www.cdaschools.org
Location: 1400 North Northwood Center Court, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 664-8241