Assessment
OverviewThe Assessment Office in the Curriculum, Instruction and Learning Department serves as the information center for various assessments in the district and coordinates the following:
- Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress Plus (ISTEP+)
- Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3)
- ISTEP+ End-Of-Course Assessment (ECA)
- ACCUPLACER (Grades 11-12)
- Engrade (formerly Acuity) Readiness (Grades 3-8)
- mCLASS (Grades K-2)
- WIDA Access Assessment
- National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Contact Information for Other Assessments:
ISTAR (Indiana Standards Tool for Alternative Reporting) used to measure student achievement is coordinated through the Joint Services Office.
ISTAR Test Coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 812-279-6651
Director of Jt. Services: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 812-279-6651
ISTEP+ End-of-Course Assessment (ECA) BNL coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Assistant Principal, 812-279-9756
ACCUPLACER BNL Coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Assistant Principal, 812-279-9756
PSAT/SAT: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 812-279-9756
Advanced Placement (AP): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 812-279-9756
General Test Taking Tips for Parents:
- Stay Positive and show confidence in your child.
- Encourage your child to take the test seriously.
- Encourage your child to give his/her best effort on the test.
- Emphasize effort rather than results/performance.
- Make sure your child gets plenty of rest. Follow the usual bedtime routine.
- Provide a healthy breakfast.
- Help your child stay calm the morning of the test.
- Encourage your child to wear comfortable clothing on test days.