The mission of the Department of Testing, Research and Evaluation (DTRE) is to provide quality assessments that result in actionable, fair and valid data measures. Every assessment administered will align to Universal Design Principles and Accessibility Features to maintain equitable access for all students. Central to the mission of the DTRE is to provide schools and offices with reliable, timely, and purposeful assessment data to support teachers and district offices in evaluating student performance, determining instruction implications, and identifying resources needed to address the needs of each student. In collaboration with schools and offices, we commit to cultivate a culture of evidence and data-based decision-making to ensure that student achievement is monitored appropriately and to ensure equity and educational excellence are a top priority.
Oversee and monitor national, state, and county assessments, providing resources, professional development, and ongoing support to schools and offices.
Develop fair, reliable, and valid assessments that measure student learning and provide consultations, professional development, and related assessment services including oversight of the online, paper test, and scanning platform used by the district (Pearson Access).
Provide data and analyses that describe student learning to inform decisions as well as produce, send, and receive student data files with outside agencies
Conduct valid and reliable program evaluations that focus on outcomes and/or processes through the application of established research methods
Conduct research, stakeholder surveys, meta analyses, and literature reviews of pertinent educational issues in accordance with the needs of the system
Review all proposals for research not sponsored by the district to ensure that the rights, privacy, and welfare of any student, parent, or staff involved in research are protected
