Last Updated on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 5:02 AM
Kentucky's educational reforms are based upon the principle that schools must be held accountable for the progress of their students. Frequent, meaningful testing is required to assess the extent of student progress toward proficiency; accurate, understandable reporting is required so that all stakeholders in Kentucky education have the data needed for making effective decisions concerning school policies, programs and curricula.
CATS
The Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) is designed to improve teaching and student learning in Kentucky. CATS includes the Kentucky Core Content Test, writing portfolios and prompts, alternate assessments for students with severe to profound disabilities, the ACT, PLAN and nonacademic components.
District Support
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) supports the work of districts and schools in implementing the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System. The OAA supplies up to date information on regulations, policies and procedures, a calendar of important assessment dates, manuals and forms, and information for districts and schools on the application ... More
Reports