 3051 Ira E. Woods Avenue Grapevine, Texas 76051 817/488-9588 |
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Office of Assessment, Research and Evaluation
Mission and Purpose
Our mission is to serve the District and stakeholders by collecting, evaluating and disseminating information that allows for informed decision-making. One of the primary functions of the Office is to ensure that accurate, timely and relevant data are available to measure student achievement and program and institutional effectiveness.
ARE oversees the administration of state assessments (TAKS, SDAA, etc.), as well as test given through the District such as the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) and the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). Scanning, scoring, analyses and reporting services for many locally developed benchmark assessment are also provided by the office. A portion of the research function entails developing and administering district-wide surveys on a variety of topics and analyzing and reporting on those results. In addition, the offices is responsible for screening and approving all research requested submitted to the District.
TESTING AND EXAM INFORMATION
Acceleration Testing for Students
- CHHS - October 17, 2007 (register by Sept. 29)
- GHS - October 17, 2007 (register by Oct. 11)
- CHHS - May 5-9 and May 12-16, 2008 (more information)
- GHS - May 5-9 and May 12-16, 2008
Home-schooled students who live within the GCISD attendance area should contact one of the high schools to register for the PSAT or AP exams.
Texas Education Agency Links
- Student Assessment Division
- Accountability Division - The District and School Report Cards, both part of the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) can be accessed through the TEA website for the Division of Accountability.
Surveys
Staff
- Karen Vance, Ph.D, Director, 817/251-5517
- Debra Hamilton, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Assessment, Research and Evaluation
- Kandy Foster, Assessment Specialist
Department of Educational Services