PSSA&PASAinfo

Below is information regarding PSSA and PASA testing. If your child is eligible for PSSA, then are in the midst of testing this week. However, if their disability prevents them from taking the PSSA's, then the PASA testing is from February 16, 2009 to March 27, 2009.

Pattan has provided notes and a video stream (if your computer has this capability) for families to view at home. The training takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. If you have any questions, I have provided a phone and email contact.

Please note: If your child is being videotaped you have: 1) The right to REFUSE for your child to be videotaped.  This request must be in writing. 2)  The right to view the video tape after testing. This tape can be used as a talking tool during the next IEP meeting. If your teacher has any questions about this, they can contact PASA (info in below).

Also view the testing questions. There are only 25. There is no time limit on the test. The testing questions will give you an idea of what the State will test as it relates to the State Standards.

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Cecelia Thompson Chairperson, Philadelphia Right to Education Local Task Force ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

If you have a question about: Test Materials The Test Itself Scores from Previous Years Enrollment Or anything else about the PASA assessment please contact at: 412-648-7363 or pasa@pitt.edu

The PSSA writing assessment window is February 9 to February 20, 2009 for students in grades 5, 8 & 11. There is no PASA alternate writing assessment. Teachers are directed to create a valid writing prompt for students enrolled to take the reading and math PASA assessment. The writing sample is not scored, not sent anywhere, but should be documented in the student's record. For more information follow this link: http://www.pde.state.pa.us/special_edu/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=123441
 * Updated on Jan 17 2009 10:21AM by Project, PASA

The Alternative Science Assessment Anchors and Alternate Achievement Standards for Science Posted by: Project, PASA	Dec 1 2008 2:47PM *Updated on Jan 22 2009 1:36PM by Project, PASA The Alternative Science Assessment Anchors and Alternate Achievement Standards for Science have been added to the site with the same information about the Reading and Math Assessments http://www.pasaassessment.org/standardbased/teachingstandards.do

Oct. 1, 2008 – Nov. 13, 2008 Enrollment of students to take PASA for Spring 2009 January 2009 Enrollment confirmations sent to Assessment Coordinators and Home Districts Week of February 2, 2009 Arrival of test kits sent in schools, or for IUs, to AC for distribution Week of February 9, 2009 Arrival of Test Booklets, sent to ACs for distribution Feb. 16, 2009 - March 27, 2009 PASA Testing Window for Reading and Math May 4, 2009 - May 29, 2009 Mandatory science test for students in grades 4, 8 & 11

PASA (PA Alternative System of Assessment) website http://www.pasaassessment.org/listnews.do;jsessionid=F2C2B08E198CBA443C6C24A36EDEC9A1

Resource Materials (PSSA) http://www.pde.state.pa.us/a_and_t/cwp/view.asp?a=108&Q=73314&a_and_tNav=|680|&a_and_tNav=|

Assessment Anchors (PSSA) http://www.pde.state.pa.us/a_and_t/cwp/view.asp?a=108&q=103127&a_and_tNav=|6309|&a_and_tNav=|