The Evaluation and Assessment Department provides resources to member school systems and schools in an effort to raise student achievement for all students.  We are focused on closing gaps in student achievement by providing timely and accurate data about performance on district, state and federal assessments.  Primary assessment reporting focuses on

• Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT)
• End-of-Course Tests (EOCT)
• Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT)

Additional assessment reporting may include

• Writing Tests (5th, 8th and 11th)
• Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State (ACCESS)
• Criterion-Referenced Competency Test – Modified (CRCT-M)
• Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA)
• Georgia Kindergarten Inventory Developing Skills (GKIDS)
• Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) & American College Testing (ACT)
• Benchmark Assessments

 

The Evaluation and Assessment Department GAPSS reviews throughout each school year.  The GAPSS process provides detailed information for a school on their progress towards full implementation of the Georgia School Keys.  For FY11, Pioneer RESA and Hall County personnel will lead the GAPSS process for schools located in the Pioneer RESA region.  Commitment for the GAPSS reviews will require two days of leave and school-specific preparation.  To view the list of scheduled schools, activate the first link below.  The Google document is shared among anyone with the link, so do not delete or modify information other than your own.  All participants on a GAPSS will receive a confirmation email with detailed directions approximately one week prior to the visit. Click here for more information on the GAPSS process

 

Click here to sign up for a GAPSS visit

 

 

The Evaluation and Assessment Department also serves as the external evaluator for more than 12 separate local, state, or federal grants.  With primary focus placed on 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, the department continuously monitors grants for fidelity, implementation, and data submission for compliance. Click here for more information