In This Issue:

• Important Dates for October 2012
• Assessment and Accountability Checklist Updated on September 28

• MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-13 – Extended Assessment: High School Retake Policy
• Extended Assessments: Test Administrators

• ACT Option for Assessment of Essential Skills in Writing
• Work Sample Spreadsheet posted on ODE Website

• Winter Paper-Based Writing Order Window Opens October 18
• Reminder: 2012-13 OAKS Online Test Window Opens November 6
• Recorded Training Modules Now Available Online
• DTC Monthly WebEx Sessions

TRANSITION TO CCSS ASSESSMENT IN 2014-2015

• Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Mathematics Webinar Available
• Technology Readiness Update

• New Essential Skills Report
• Assessment Warehouse Extract now the Accountability Warehouse Extract
• Student Growth Targets WebEx
• 2011-12 Dropout Report, Cohort Graduation Report, and Exit Adjustment
• First Period Cumulative ADM Collection closes on October 29
• Appeals of 2011-12 Writing Results

The Assessment & Accountability Update will resume weekly issues beginning with the next issue on November 1, 2012