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Request for parent input on Ohio’s State Tests performance standards
10/5/2020
The State Board of Education adopts performance standards for Ohio’s State Tests that are used to determine whether a student meets the identified proficiency levels. Because of the importance of the performance standards, the State Board’s Assessment and Accountability Committee has directed the Ohio Department of Education to conduct a confirmation process to review the performance levels for the English language arts and mathematics tests. Achieving a proficient level on a state test has significant impact for students and families. As part of the review process, the Department is seeking input from parents around the meaning of performance standards for their children as they progress in school and prepare for life beyond high school.
The Department is looking for parents interested in participating in six virtual discussion committees. Participants should have online access for viewing the meeting information virtually, but video capability is not required. There will be six separate interactive discussions with parent committees scheduled for the following dates and times.
Elementary school (grades 3-5) English language arts - Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10-11:30 a.m.
Middle school (grades 6-8) English language arts - Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
High school English language arts - Thursday, Oct. 29, 10-11:30 a.m.
Elementary school (grades 3-5) mathematics - Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10-11:30 a.m.
Middle school (grades 6-8) mathematics - Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
High school Mathematics - Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Information from these discussions will be shared with educator committees as they take a technical look at how the performance levels originally were set. Finally, the State Board will receive a report on the feedback from parents and the outcomes of the educator review committees as board members evaluate whether the performance levels are accurate in determining whether a student is proficient in English language arts and math.
Please be sure to identify a subject and grade band preference. Applications for these parent discussion committees must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. Applicants selected to participate will be notified during the week of Oct. 19. Logistical information about the meetings will be sent to participants when they are notified of their committee status. Please be sure to include an active email address for notifications.
Contact the Office of Assessment with any questions by email to statetests@education.ohio.gov or call Dr. Marie-Elena Hall at (614) 306-3467.