1. District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS)
Tamara Reavis
Director of Standards, Assessment, and Accountability
June 20,2011
Vincent C. Gray, Mayor of the District of Columbia

2. Overview
Given in grades 3 – 8 and 10 for reading and math, 4, 7, and 10 for composition, and 5, 8, and biology for science
Became operational for reading and math in 2007 and for composition and science in 2008
For reading, math and science, between 2 and 4 forms have been developed each year using both selected and constructed response items.
Composition has only one form per year

3. Challenges
2009 breach
Missing materials
Data abnormalities
Culture

4. Process Detection Investigations Self reporting Monitoring
Data analysis
Investigations
LEAs conduct
SEA provides template

5. Moving Forward Solutions Test Security Guidelines State training
State monitoring
Security seals
Tracking process
Data analysis

6. Moving Forward Lessons learned Guidelines Sanctions Communications
Technology
Innovative items