Student Assessment Calendar for the 2010-11 School Year
Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP)
The CSAP is a standards-based assessment designed to provide information of student performance to schools, districts, educators, parents and the community. CSAP is used to determine the level at which Colorado students meet the Colorado Model Content Standards in the content areas that are assessed. The results can also be used to contribute to a body of evidence for students needing an Individualized Literacy Plan and assist teachers with targeting instruction towards the instructional needs of students. CSAP is developed collaboratively by the Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado teaching community and CTB/McGraw-Hill.
In the spring of 2008, grades 3 – 10 tested in Reading, Writing and Math. Students in grades 5, 8 and 10 also tested in Science. Spanish CSAP assessments are available for grades 3 and 4 for Reading and Writing.