Mission of Research and Assessment:
The local, state, and federal assessment and accountability programs are the core work for the Department of Research and Assessment, whose mission is to improve academic outcomes for all of Pomona's students. We accomplish this by enabling principals and teachers to use evaluative and support tools, data, and research to accelerate learning.
The Department of Research and Assessment coordinates and implements local and state testing programs and provides professional guidance in the reporting and use of student achievement information to improve Pomona's schools. Data and statistics collected from Pomona's schools are used to identify trends and educational needs. The department works to ensure valid and reliable results that can be used to inform educational practices across the district.
Services:
The Department of Research and Assessment administrates, generates reports and provides analysis for the following:
Federal and State Accountability
* Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
* Academic Performance Index (API)
* Title III Accountability
State Assessment Programs
* California English Language Development Assessment (CELDT)
* California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
* Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR)
* California Standards Tests (CST)
* California Modified Assessment (CMA)
* California Achievement Tests - 6th Edition (CAT/6)
* California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)
* Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS)
* California Physical Fitness Test
Local Assessment Programs
* District Wide Assessments (DWA)
* Grade 1 Assessment Program
* California Achievement Tests - 6th Edition (CAT/6)
* Aprenda 3
Local Reporting Systems
* RxNet - Intranet school and student data reporting system for teachers and administrators
* California English Language Development Assessment - Reporting results for English Learner program
* Target Teach Management System for District Wide Assessments
* Zangle - Student information system for reporting student assessment results
Other
* School Accountability Report Card (SARC) See link
* Academic Plan for Student Achievement (APSA)
* Federal and State Testing Guidelines
* Special Education
* Preparation Materials
* Research Services and Products
Duties of Administrator:
The Director, Research and Assessment, oversees the administration of the local, state, and federal assessment programs and ensures that the assessment programs are conducted with fidelity. In addition, the director provides interpretation and analysis of the state and federal accountability systems. The director works with various divisions to organize and collect data that is pertinent to improving schools and student achievement. The organization and collection of student data includes generating reports and ensuring the accurate reporting through the district's reporting systems. The availability of the reports to district administrators, principals, and teachers allows for the district to be a data driven decision-making organization for improving schools and student academic success. The director organizes and presents accountability and student achievement data as requested. The director attends all state meetings for assessment and accountability programs to stay current with the regulations that govern these programs.
School Accountability Report Cards (SARC)
