FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SHAN GOFF, CHIEF
CHARLIE
CRIST
BUREAU OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Commissioner
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
MEMORANDUM #02-68
TO:
District Dropout Prevention Coordinators
District Student Services Directors
FROM:
Shan
Goff
DATE:
August 19, 2002
SUBJECT:
GUIDE TO TEST INSTRUMENTS FOR ENTRY AND EXIT
ASSESSMENTS IN JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Please find enclosed the
Guide to Test Instruments for Entry and Exit Assessment in
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Educational Programs.
Ensuring high quality
education
al programs for youth in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities
continues to be a high priority for the Department of Education (DOE). Assessment of
student progress is an integral part of a sound educational program.
Pursuant to section 228.081(2)(e), Florida Statutes, the legislature identified specific
requirements for measuring student academic progress in the basic skills areas of
reading, writing, and mathematics. This guide was developed to assist districts and
private providers in selecting appropriate assessment instruments for students who are
entering and exiting DJJ programs.
It is anticipated that the 2003 Quality Assurance Standards will include a verification that
all entry and exit assessments are age-appropriate. The elements included in this guide
are not intended to be comprehensive, and individuals are encouraged to contact test
publishers directly for greater detail before making a decision regarding test selection.
DOE staff is also available to provide resources and training to assist districts and
programs in the selection of the most appropriate assessment instrument.
District Dropout Prevention Coordinators
District Student Services Directors
August 9, 2002
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If you have questions regarding program issues, contact Cameron Dougherty via email
at cameron.dougherty@fldoe.org or by telephone at (850) 487-3510 or Suncom 277-
3510. For questions about assessment, contact Student Support Services Project via
email at http://sss.usf.edu or by telephone at (850) 922-3727 or Suncom 292-0045.
This document is available at http://www.myfloridaeducation.com/commhome/pub-
home.htm on the Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services website.
SG/cdr
Enclosures
cc: Assistant
Superintendents for Instruction
District Supervisors for School Psychology
Tom Blomberg, JJEEP
Chuck Sanders, DJJ
George Batsche
Rick Casey
Mark Fontaine
DJJ Facility Contacts
325 WEST GAINES STREET – ROOM 614 – TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0400 – (850) 488-1570 – FAX (850) 921-8246
http:/www.firn.edu/doe
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