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Access your child's most recent FSA scores at this link on Virtual Counselor
A document explaining how to interpret FAST scores is available at this link: Understanding FAST Reports
A parent presentation about the administration of the new FAST test is available at this link: FAST Presentation for Parents
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PSAT/NMSQT: October 9-13 (makeups October 16-20)
All Grade 9 & 10 students (PSAT NMSQT version); select Grade 11 students (PSAT NMSQT version); Grade 12 students who have not meet the Algebra graduation requirement
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ACT School Day for Seniors Non-College Reportable: October 17-27, 2023
October 17 -27 ACT-NCR (Non-College Reportable) for Seniors School Day exam is for 12th grade students who have not met the state’s graduation requirements for ELA or Algebra. This is available for traditional high schools and center schools, not charters.
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iReady Diagnostic 1: September 18 - October 6 Grades K-5
iReady Diagnostic Administration Period 1 – More information: http://ireadycentral.com/familycenter/
Overview
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Research, Evaluation & Accountability is a department within the Academics Division
Throughout the year, the Assessment team assists schools with all aspects of Broward's assessment program including preparing, administering, and reporting of state-required and district tests.
The Research team releases briefs, reports, and evaluations that provide knowledge and support to strengthen decision making by the Superintendent, the School Board, and district and school-based administrators.
The School Improvement team facilitates the completion, implementation, and monitoring of School Improvement Plans through quarterly, face-to-face, interactive professional learning for School Advisory Council chairpersons and administrators.
The Research, Evaluation & Accountability department reside in two locations; the Kathleen C. Wright (KCW) building and the Twin Lakes facility.
Recent Releases
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PSAT School Day Results, 2022-2023
This memo and the attached appendices summarize student participation and scores from the Preliminary SAT test offered during the 2022-23 school year: the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), offered to ninth, tenth and eleventh grade students. The PSAT administration provides feedback to students, educators, and parents on reading, writing, and mathematical skills essential for success in college-level coursework.
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BCPS Cognia Survey Results, 2022-2023
This memo and the attached appendix summarize students’, parents’, teachers’, and noninstructional staff participation in the end-of-year Cognia surveys. Four surveys are available: those taken by elementary (grades 3-5) school students, middle-high (grades 6-12) school students, parents, and staff (teachers and non-instructional staff respond to the same staff survey).
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Statewide Assessment Results, 2022-2023
The Florida Department of Education released the official results for Spring 2022-2023 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). These memorandums summarizes the results at the district, state, and school levels for all tested students.
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Attendance Rates, 2021-2022
This brief summarizes attendance trends in Broward County Public Schools for the 2021-2022 school year. Absences are classified as excused (parent/guardian notified the school), unexcused (no parent/guardian notified the school), or suspension (external suspension). Results are presented in figures and tables, and additional materials are included in appendices.
Contact Information
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Research, Evaluation & Accountability
600 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Phone: --
Richard Baum
Director
Helpful Links
- Understanding FAST Reports
- Florida School Grades
- Florida Standards Assessments
- Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics
- What Works Clearinghouse
- American Educational Research Association (AERA)
- American Evaluation Association
- Assessment Design Toolkit
- Child Stats
- Council of Great City Schools
- National Assessment Governing Board
Maps & Directions
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Directions to the Twin Lakes Office
4200 NW 10th Avenue
Oakland Park, FL 33309600 SE 3rd AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33301