Assessment Information for Families

Rights and responsibilities related to assessments

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) section 1112(e)(2) requires school divisions to make available to parents in a clear and accessible manner information about testing policies and practices within the state and school division. 

Accessing and Understanding Test Results

Know how to access and understand your child's test results.

Preparing for Spring Assessments

Spring assessments measure student learning and progress

Right to Refuse Assessments

Parents may refuse assessments for their children

Religious and Cultural Considerations for Assessments

Considerations for assessment during religious and cultural observations

Assessments and Personal Electronic Devices

Personal device considerations during assessments

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)

What to know about computer adaptive tests.

Local Alternative Assessment (LAA) and Performance-Based Assessment (PBA)

LAAs including PBAs are used in place of SOL tests in some grade level content areas

Student-Selected Tests

Certain high school students need additional verified credit to graduate

Home Instruction Exam Information

Home Instruction Exam Information for Parents and Guardians

Learn more about FCPS student assessments.

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View the Virginia School Quality Profile for more information on FCPS' performance.

See the state report.