Testing/Assessment

Mission

The purpose of the Georgia Student Assessment Program is to measure student achievement of the state-adopted content standards and inform efforts to improve teaching and learning. Results of the assessment program are utilized to identify students failing to achieve mastery of content, to provide teachers with feedback about instructional practice, and to assist school districts in identifying strengths and weaknesses in order to establish priorities in planning educational programs.

The assessment program includes customized summative criterion-referenced tests at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In addition, Georgia participates in the National Assessment of Educational Progress in grades 4, 8 and 12. A variety of resources, including formative tools, are provided to assist parents, educators, students and the public with efforts improve educational opportunities for students.

Primary Assessments

Assessment Flexibility

Senate Bill 211 Assessment Flexibility Report

Assessment Tools Under Development

Keenville
GKIDS 2.0
GAA 2.0

ACT, AP, PSAT & SAT

See ACT, AP, PSAT & SAT under College Readiness.

Promotion and Retention Guidance

See Promotion and Retention Guidance under Policy.

Assessment Presentations

GACIS Assessment & Accountability Update, Fall 2017

Contact Information

Sandra Greene, Ed.D.
Director of Assessment
Phone: (404) 656-0478
Fax: (404) 463-9747
Email: sgreene@doe.k12.ga.us

Allison Timberlake, Ph.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Assessment and Accountability
Phone: (404) 463-6666
Fax: (404) 463-9747
Email: atimberlake@doe.k12.ga.us

Staff Contact List