Data and Accountability
Department Overview
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The Cumberland County Schools Data and Accountability Department provides training and coaching on federal and state mandates, while working collaboratively with CCS stakeholders on interpreting data from multiple sources. Our system of support guides educators in setting data-informed goals and making decisions about learning opportunities, positively impacting overall student achievement. The Data and Accountability Department helps ensure Cumberland County Schools maintains an exceptional learning environment focused on building successful students and premier professionals.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and federally required assessments include those listed in the following chart. Additional information regarding state and federally mandated assessments can be found by clicking the links provided for each grade level span.
Elementary School Assessments
Middle School Assessments
High School
Assessments
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Beginning-of-Grade (BOG3) test
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Read-to-Achieve test (grade 3)
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End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments in Reading and Mathematics for grades 3-5
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End-of-Grade (EOG) Science assessments (grade 5 only)
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ACCESS assessment (multi-language learners)
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End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments in Reading and Mathematics for grades 6-8
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End-of-Grade (EOG) Science assessments (grade 8 only)
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End-of-Course (EOC) assessments Math 1 (grade 8 students enrolled only)
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ACCESS assessment (multi-language learners)
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End-of-Course (EOC) assessments in English II, NC Math 1, NC Math 3, and Biology
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ACT (grade 11)
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Pre-ACT (grade 10)
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ACT WorkKeys
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ACCESS assessment (multi-language learners)
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At all levels, alternate assessments may be provided for students with disabilities, as identified through the Exceptional Children's (EC) program, based on their individual educational needs. Additional information regarding state and federally mandated assessments can be found by clicking the links provided for each grade level span.
Data from the aforementioned assessments, along with local academic, attendance, discipline, and social emotional measures is continually utilized by Cumberland County Schools personnel to support school and teacher performance, as well as individual student growth and proficiency. It is the focus of the Data and Accountability Department to assist school and district leadership teams as they plan for the future with clear direction and focus on improving student growth and achievement. This is accomplished by working collaboratively with all CCS departments to ensure each data set is appropriately analyzed and utilized in the development of sound educational practice within the district. -
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In addition to the work outlined above, the Data and Accountability Department oversees the collection and reporting of state and federal data, as well as supporting the research and resulting data analysis of district-wide educational programs and various topics designed to support the work of the district.
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