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The New York State Education Department (NYSED) offers various approved assessment modules for different educational levels and subjects. These modules are designed to evaluate student performance, meet state standards, and guide instructional practices. These assessments are standardized tests designed to measure student achievement and proficiency in various subjects.
Acadecraft provides for NYSED 3-8 testing, NYSAA, NYSESLAT, NYSITELL, and Regents Exams.
Our services include support for computer-based testing (CBT). We help in preparing school districts with data, training, and directions before and after test administration. This way we ensure taking all steps for accurate scoring and reporting of test records to the State Education Department.
We also provide the public school and non-public school districts with supporting documentation, paper answer sheets, and labels. Additionally, we help in preparing for the Assessment Scoring and Analysis Program (ASAP) used throughout New York State, and the development of Regents Answer Sheets.
Each of these NYSED assessments is crafted to ensure that students meet educational benchmarks for their grade level and are aligned with the New York State Learning Standards.
Obtaining and administering NYSED assessments comes with several challenges. These include:
Moreover, it is important to balance the need for rigorous assessment with broader education experience.
Acadecraft provides management and assistance in data readiness, regents results reporting, and test scoring procedures to public school districts and non-public schools. Being an established NYSED assessment service provider, Acadecraft can help schools in various ways.
Handling the logistics of scoring and managing exams, including paper-based, scanned, and even computer-based tests. This can free up valuable school staff time for personalized training for students.
Ensuring additional accommodations or alternative assessments for students with disabilities, for equitable accessibility of the testing process.
Providing expertise in the transition to computer-based testing for interactive and accessible learning for learners in New York State.
Here is how Acadecraft works to help educational institutions in creating NYSED approved content:
Some of the primary NYSED assessment types include:
This program comprises mandatory standardized tests administered in specific grades to gauge student proficiency in core subjects including:
It consists of:
Alternative NYSED assessments are designed for students with severe cognitive disabilities to ensure equitable examination for learners who cannot go for general state assessments.
These assessments are for students who are studying English as a new language. They help gauge students’ English language proficiency.
This is a nationwide program by NYSED to evaluate student achievement in various subjects of Grades 4, 8, and 12.
This service associated with NYSED collects and reports student data on various aspects, including performance on assessments. This data is used for school accountability purposes and to inform educational improvement initiatives.
Acadecraft is an established NYSED assessment service provider with expertise in the development, administration, and analysis of standardized tests. Our experts ensure that the assessments are aligned with state standards and provide accurate measures of student performance. We assist schools and districts with the following:
Logistical planning
Integration of technology in testing
Accommodations for diverse learners
Professional development for educators on best practices in test administration and data interpretation
Using assessment results to inform adapted instructions and improving student outcomes.
We aim to provide support to streamline the assessment process, making it more efficient and effective for educational institutions.
We offer NYSED-approved Assessment modules, which are fully compliant with New York State Education Department standards and regulations.
Acadecraft’s experienced content developers and instructional experts develop and administer educational assessments, particularly for New York State.
We offer NYSED assessments aligned with New York State Learning Standards and accurately measure student proficiency in key subject areas.
We employ the latest technology in test development and administration, including the availability of online testing platforms and digital tools.
Acadecraft offers accommodations and alternative assessments for students with disabilities and English Language Learners.
Acadecraft’s commitment to offering quality and comprehensive data analysis and reporting ensures that teachers get actionable insights to inform instructional practices.
We also provide training and support for educators on test administration, data interpretation, and instructional improvement.
We provide cost-effective and dedicated services ensuring you value for money for an investment aligning with your budget and goals.
We are here to answer your queries 24/7 ensuring quality customer support and technical assistance for smooth administration and troubleshooting.
NYSED-Approved Assessment provides a consistent measure of student achievement in all schools of New York State. It ensures fairness and uniformity in evaluating student performance.
NYSED Assessment ensures alignment with the New York State Learning Standards, helping learning meet benchmarks and preparing students for future success in academics and careers.
NYSED assessments provide educators with detailed insights into student performance and allow them to tailor instructions to address individual and group learning needs.
NYSED assessments hold schools and districts accountable for student performance, encouraging continuous improvement in teaching practices and resource allocation to improve learning.
NYSED-approved alternative assessments and English as new language assessments accommodate students with disabilities and new English Language Learners respectively. This ensures learners receive fair evaluations and appropriate support.
Regents Exams play a crucial role in guiding high school graduation benchmarks for college admissions. Undoubtedly, NYSED assessments help students be college and career-ready.
These assessments encourage professional growth for educators through training in assessment administration and data utilization. This enhances their ability to support student learning effectively.
The e-learning industry can greatly benefit from incorporating NYSED-approved assessments. We help e-learning institutions to get the assessments vetted by the New York State Education Department. This ensures the right amount of rigor and quality in the assessment validating the learning achieved through your e-learning platforms. This boosts the credibility of online courses, attracting learners seeking programs recognized by recognized educational bodies. Additionally, we seamlessly integrate NYSED assessments into e-learning platforms. This helps standardize the way to measure learner progress and gauge the effectiveness of the e-learning programs. Acadecraft helps e-learning companies refine their courses and ensures that they are aligned with the latest industry standards.
K-12 schools can reap several benefits from utilizing NYSED-approved assessments, including:
Framing a standardized way to measure student achievement. This ensures all students are gauged against the same benchmarks.
Allowing schools to identify areas of learners’ strengths and weaknesses across different grade levels and subjects. This informs targeted instruction and resource allocation.
Alignment of educational programs with New York State's learning standards. This ensures that teachers are focusing on the essential skills and knowledge students need to succeed.
Streamlining curriculum development and helps prepare students for future assessments.
Boosting student confidence and overall academic performance.
Colleges and Universities can also leverage NYSED-approved assessments for certain benefits, including the following.
NYSED-approved assessments help evaluate incoming students, particularly those who do not have a traditional high school diploma.
Approved NYSED assessments help gauge these students' academic preparedness for college-level work in a standardized way.
Colleges with programs geared towards workforce development can utilize NYSED assessments aligned with specific industry certifications. This allows them to demonstrate the program's effectiveness in preparing students for relevant careers. This potentially attracts more students and strengthens partnerships with employers.
NYSED-approved assessments can provide valuable insights for admissions and program development in specific contexts.
We begin with identifying the objectives and defining the goals and purposes of the assessment. Our team ensures that they align with New York State Learning Standards and engage educators, administrators, and subject matter experts for input.
We then determine the content areas and skills to be assessed. Our experts decide on the number and types of items (for example, multiple-choice, essay, etc.) per content area. We then outline the structure and format of the assessment.
The next step is developing assessment questions that align with the blueprint. It is followed by multiple rounds of review and revision by content experts and educators. We ensure items are free from bias and are sensitive to diverse populations.
Choosing a representative sample of students for field testing, we administer field tests to gather data on item performance. Our team analyzes the data to evaluate item difficulty, discrimination, and reliability.
Based on field testing results, we refine items through revisions, discarding them based on field test results. We finally select the right set of items for the assessment.
We, then create multiple versions of the assessment to ensure reliability and validity. This helps establish performance standards and scores through expert judgment and statistical analysis.
Our team administers the assessment to a pilot group under standardized conditions and collects data on test administration logistics and item performance. We then make final adjustments based on pilot test feedback.
For final review, we submit the assessment to external experts and stakeholders. In the end, we submit the final assessment module to NYSED for approval.
Upon approval, we also provide training for educators on administering the assessment and interpreting results.
Our work doesn’t stop here. We continuously monitor assessment data to ensure validity and reliability. The process goes on like earlier, gathering feedback from educators and students.
Acadecraft's team is dedicated to understanding your needs, providing tailored solutions, and discussing pricing options. Simply complete the form, and we will reach out to you within 24 hours.
NYSED-approved assessments are aligned with NYS learning standards and help district schools in many ways. They provide:
We are an established NYSED-approved assessment provider helping public and non-public schools in NYS. We have been helping various institutions get administer NYSED-approved assessments for several years for their educational programs. Our round-the-clock support is always ready for assistance. Get in touch for more information.
There are various types of NYSED-approved assessments including but not limited to the following.
Yes. Absolutely. We create assessments aligned with your specific needs (subject, grade level, etc.). We can offer you paper-based, computer-based, or a combination based on your preference and resources. Moreover, we also offer efficient scoring services and detailed reports that provide actionable insights with a customized approach tailored to fit your budget. We offer round-the-clock support to address your questions or technical difficulties.
No, we do not bind you in any agreement for assessment approval by NYSED. However, for our additional services like professional development or customized assessments, we follow certain norms and have outlined certain terms and conditions.
We offer standardized, state-vetted evaluations that streamline assessment, improve instruction, and boost credibility.
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