All Things State Testing - Resources

• South Carolina Department of Education Information for Parents on State Testing

• The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that not less than 95 percent of all students participate in assessments, and that states incorporate that requirement into their ESSA plans. 20 U.S.C. §6311(c)(4)(E). These guidelines set out the parameters for when a student can be excluded from the denominator in determining the percentage of students participating in assessments. This document also outlines the required documentation and processes for ensuring compliance with these guidelines. 

• Prior to testing, students will need to make sure their district-issued devices are working correctly [e.g., no issues with the   Chromebook screen (dead pixels or cracked screens that keep students from seeing everything on the screen), keyboard is functioning correctly] as students will need to use these for each day of state testing. If there are any issues, they need to report to their Home-Based School for repairs or get a loaner/replacement Chromebook.

Testing Dates at Homebased Schools

• Grades 3-5 GCSVP Testing Dates:

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• Grades 6-8 GCSVP Testing Dates:

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• Grades 9-12 GCSVP Testing Dates: 

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• Make-Up Testing Dates:

  • Make-Up Testing Dates and Times Will Vary at Each Home-Based School