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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2009
Contact: Chris Barron, assessment communications manager
360.725.6032
Chris.Barron@k12.wa.us
Nathan Olson, media manager
360.725.6015
Nathan.Olson@k12.wa.us
Ninth grade optional WASL testing cancelled
The number of ninth-grade registrations outpaced
available funding
OLYMPIA — In an effort to avoid nearly $500,000 in unfunded
testing costs, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
has cancelled optional Washington Assessment of Student Learning
(WASL) testing for ninth graders effective immediately.
SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
WASL ALTERNATIVE – COLLECTION OF EVIDENCE - AFTER SCHOOL
SESSIONS
All high school students are expected to earn a Certificate of
Academic Achievement (CAA) by demonstrating proficiency in reading,
writing and mathematics before graduation. The CAA is a
state-endorsement of a student’s knowledge and skills in
these areas. Most students will earn a CAA by passing the
WASL. Some students however may need to use an assessment
other than the WASL to demonstrate their skills. One of the
possible options is the Collection of Evidence. (COE)
What is this option? Students compile a set of classroom work
samples with the help of a teacher(s). This option may be
used for meeting the reading, writing and or mathematic
standard.
How does it work? Students use subject-specific classroom
work samples developed under a teacher’s supervision.
Students must follow state guidelines for Collections of Evidence
(COE). The guidelines specify the number of work samples that must
be completed and the knowledge and skills students must show
through those work samples.
How does a student meet the requirement? Each student’s
COE is scored at the state level by a panel of educators selected
and trained by the state. Collections must show a student has
the same level of knowledge and skills that are tested on the
WASL.
Even though a student completes a COE, he/she must also take the
WASL this spring.
After school sessions to complete the COE are open to seniors and
juniors who have taken the WASL in a specific area at least
once.
Students may decide to complete a COE in one or more
subjects. After school sessions will begin during the second
week of December and continue through January of 2008.
Completion will require extra student time and perhaps extended
after school sessions.
MATHEMATICS COE – December 13 through January 31
THURSDAYS AFTER SCHOOL IN ROOM 108, STARTING ON DEC. 13
2:35 – 3:35
READING COE – December 12 through January 30
WEDNESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL IN ROOM 807 STARTING ON DEC. 12
2:35- 3:35
WRITING COE – December 11 through January 29
TUESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL IN ROOM 608 STARTING ON DEC. 11
2:35 – 3:35
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