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Testing & Accountability

The mission of the Accountability Services Department is to ensure that every school within
Halifax County Schools has the tools, data, and support necessary to measure and enhance
student achievement.

Support schools in the administration of all state-required testing and assessments with fidelity and accuracy.
Promote high-quality, locally developed assessments that provide meaningful data to guide instruction.
Uphold the highest standards of testing integrity, security, and information management across the district.
Equip educators and leaders with the data, training, and analysis tools needed to monitor student progress and promote continuous academic growth for every learner.

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NCDPI Accountability

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Services Provided

The Accountability Services Department provides comprehensive support to schools and staff in all areas of testing, data management, and student information systems.

Assessment Support

Plan, coordinate, and analyze results for state and district-level assessments.
Ensure compliance with testing security protocols and DPI requirements.
Support the use of NC Check-Ins, SchoolNet, and other formative tools to monitor student learning and inform instruction.

Student Information System (NCSIS / Infinite Campus)

Oversee and monitor accurate, timely data entry and reporting for district, state, and federal submissions.
Provide training and technical support for school-based Data Managers.
Collaborate with departments and schools to ensure data integrity and consistency.

Data and Analysis

Facilitate the effective use of Check-Ins, SchoolNet, SAS EVAAS, and other data resources to evaluate student performance.
Provide data reports, analysis tools, and consultation to support instructional planning and accountability.
Assist schools in identifying trends and opportunities for student growth.

Enrollment and Student Records

Support schools and families with questions related to online student enrollment.
Ensure accurate data reporting and record maintenance to meet compliance requirements.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Work closely with principals, instructional teams, and district leaders to ensure data- driven decision-making.
Partner with other departments to address the academic and support needs of all students.

Infinite Campus

The Campus Parent and Campus Student Portals empower families and students to stay informed about school activities. These portals not only provide a convenient place to check student details regarding attendance, scheduling, and grades but also enable schools to streamline various processes, including school fees, required forms, and assignment submissions.

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Assessments

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Accountability and Testing designs and manages statewide assessments that are administered to students enrolled in public and charter schools in grades 3–12. These assessments serve several purposes for the schools, the state, and federal guidelines.

Learn More on State Tests Understanding STUDENT rEPORTS

District Assessment Calendar

Pre-ACT

PreACT assessments offer 8th, 9th, and 10th graders an early experience with ACT test items, provides a predicted ACT test score, and offers a wealth of information to help students get the start they need to be college ready.

Anchored on the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards, PreACT assessments help educators, students, and parents identify areas of academic strength and opportunity. Students who take PreACT 8/9 or PreACT paper and pencil administrations may even opt to have their information shared with colleges and scholarship agencies providing greater opportunities for recruitment and scholarship awards.

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ACT

The ACT College Admissions Assessment will be given at no charge to all North Carolina 11th graders. ACT test results are widely accepted by college admissions offices and considered an accurate gauge of classroom achievement. ACT results may be used at the high school level to identify students who need assistance with certain subject areas or academic skills, evaluate effectiveness of instruction, and make adjustments to curriculum to improve instruction. Colleges use the ACT for admissions decisions, course placement, academic advising and loans and scholarships.

Understanding ACT Scores

ACT WorkKeys Career Assessments

Students who complete the four-course Career and Technical Education sequence are administered the WorkKeys examination in the 12th grade (prior to graduation). WorkKeys provides a gauge of career readiness and is widely recognized as an industry credential. WorkKeys assessments measure “real world” skills critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation – skilled or professional – at any level of education, and in any industry. There are two opportunities for students to particpate in Workkeys - November and April. For more information, visit: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workforce-solutions/act-workkeys/about-act-workkeys.html

Understanding your results: http://www.actstudent.org/scores/understand/

How to get prepared for the WorkKeys assessment:

Please visit the WorkKeys Test Preparation here.

This website will give you:

Sample questions for each assessment
Practice test
Job Profiling
Targets for instruction

Additional WorkKeys Assessments can be accessed through here.

Read To Achieve

The goal of North Carolina Read to Achieve is to ensure that every student reads at or above grade level by the end of third grade and continues progress in reading proficiency so that he or she can read, comprehend, integrate, and apply complex texts needed for secondary education and career success.

The state will develop, implement, and continuously evaluate a research-based comprehensive reading program to improve reading achievement. As a part of the Read to Achieve Initiative, beginning in fall 2013, North Carolina administered the Beginning-of-Grade 3 English Language Arts/Reading Test (BOG3) to all third grade students. The test is given within the first 11-15 instructional days of each school year and will serve as a pre- test. The purpose is for principals and teachers to track student growth after the 3rd Grade READY English Language Arts/Reading EOG Test that will be given in the spring.

The Read to Achieve Law eliminates social promotion. Good Cause Exemptions are ways that third grade students can show reading proficiency and be exempt from retention under the Read to Achieve Legislation. Parents and guardians will be notified in writing of student retention and why the student is not eligible for a good cause exemption. Students who do not demonstrate reading proficiency will be invited to attend a district-sponsored reading camp prior to retention (Summer Reading Academy). Retained students will have opportunities to demonstrate proficiency for mid-year promotion. The Nash County Public Schools Board of Education will annually publish and provide written notification to the State Board of Education on the progress of reading proficiency and interventions provided to retained students.

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Testing & Accountability

Quick Links

Services

Services Provided

Assessment Support

Student Information System (NCSIS / Infinite Campus)

Data and Analysis

Enrollment and Student Records

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Infinite Campus

Assessments

District Assessment Calendar

Pre-ACT

ACT

ACT WorkKeys Career Assessments

Read To Achieve

Staff

Angela Strother

Nicole Claude

Brenda Faulcon

Charisma Jones

Daqualah Minggia