Smarter testing is given in reading and mathematics for students in grades 3-8 during the spring. DeSSA is given in science (grades 5, 8, and High School Biology) and social studies (grades 4, 7, 11). Grade 11 students take SAT during the school-day as their state test. DCAS Alt-1 remains the alternative test for students with severe cognitive disabilities. English learners take ACCESS (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State) until demonstrating proficiency in English. In addition, in Red Clay students in grades 8, 9, and 10 take the PSAT. Red Clay is committed to secure test administration; parents with any concerns about appropriate testing practices should notify the building administrator.

Test windows for state and national tests in the 2020-2021 school year:

• College Board
• Test Features
• Seven Ways to Support Students Taking the SATs
• State Resources and Video on how to link your College Board and Khan Academy Account

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• GreatKids 
• Be a Learning Hero Skill Builder

State Resources for Science and Social Studies

• Science English and Science Spanish
• Social Studies English and Social Studies Spanish

Key Resources:

• DeSSA portal for Smarter (ELA and Mathematics)
• Smarter Practice tests - Use Firefox or SBAC Browser to access items, use “guest” to log on (select “Sign in”)  

General Information:

• Smarter Balanced website
• College Board site for information on SAT and PSAT
• WIDA (World Class Instructional Design and Assessment) site for information on ACCESS
• DeSSA Alt-Dynamic Learning Maps