1. ACT Aspire

2. Act Aspire: A Brief History Act 200 in part states: The Executive Director of the State Budget and Control Board, with the advice and consent of the special assessment panel, shall direct the procurement of a summative assessment system for English/language arts* and mathematics in grades three through eight… * English/language arts includes English, reading, and writing skills as required by existing state standards.

3. Act Aspire:Timeline DateActivity 6/30/14RFP released by the Budget and Control Board (B&CB) 8/11/14Proposals due to B&CB 9/19/14Intent to Award contract to ACT posted on B&CB website 9/29/14Protest filed by DRC 9/30/14Award suspended 10/23/14Protest Hearing held (Chief Procurement officer at B&CB) 11/1/14Contract Awarded to ACT, Inc. – 9/30/14 to 9/29/19 12/18/14Decision by the Chief Procurement officer at B&CB 12/29/14Protest filed by ACT, Inc. and the B&CB TBDProtest Hearing

4. Writing English Reading Math Science ACT Aspire covers 5 content areas:

5. ACT Aspire is a timed test:

6. Thank You!