State Mandated Testing
At DCSD, we want families to have clear information about the assessments students may take during the school year. State assessments provide information about student learning and help schools, districts, and the state understand how students are progressing toward Colorado's academic standards.
Why does my child take state assessments?
State assessments are one measure of student learning. Results can provide information about:
- How students are progressing toward Colorado Academic Standards
- Areas of academic strength and areas for continued growth
- Student achievement and growth over time
- How schools and districts are supporting student learning
- Instructional and programmatic decisions
State assessment results are not intended to represent the complete picture of a student's abilities or academic progress.
Parents and guardians may excuse their student
Colorado law allows a parent or guardian to excuse their student from participating in state assessments.
DCSD respects every family's right to make this decision. Families who choose to excuse their student should follow the school's assessment excusal process.
Colorado State Assessments
Questions?
If you have questions about state assessments, testing accommodations, or the assessment excusal process, please contact your school's School Assessment Coordinator (SAC), Kilee Bender, at kmbender@dcsdk12.org.