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Producing well-designed assessments aligned to the state curriculum with timely dissemination of results.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Melissa Fincher
Associate Superintendent, Assessment and Accountability

1554 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
 (404) 656-2668
 (404) 656-5976
  mfincher@doe.k12.ga.us

Melodee Davis, Ph.D.
Director, Assessment Research & Development Division
Assessment and Accountability

1554 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
 (404) 657-0312
 (404) 656-5976
medavis@doe.k12.ga.us

Tony Eitel
Director, Assessment Administration
Assessment and Accountability

1554 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
 (404) 656-0478
 (404) 656-5976
aeitel@doe.k12.ga.us

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MEMO ARCHIVE
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
For Education Professionals

The successful implementation of the statewide student assessment program requires a concerted effort by many individuals at the local level.

2006 MEMORANDA AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

12/28/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) Update
Memo
12/28/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
Grade 8 Writing Assessment Update Letter
Memo 
12/28/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
Pre-Administration Workshops for the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT), Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT), and the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA)
Memo | Elluminate Preparation | Pre-Administration Lodging and Directions
12/12/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
2007 Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) Critical Dates and Information Request.
Memo  | 2007 Fax Back Form
12/8/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
The Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) Item Review in Selected Grades in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies for the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)
Memo | CRCT Item Review Nomination Form
12/1/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
End of Course Tests - Guidance Letter
Memo 
11/16/2006 System Test Coordinators and Curriculum Directors Dr. Chris Domaleski
GKAP Nominations
Memo | Registration Form
11/16/2006 System Test Coordinators and Curriculum Directors Dr. Chris Domaleski
Elluminate
Memo 
10/25/2006 System Test Coordinators and Special Education Directors Dr. Chris Domaleski
Test Administration Accommodation Workshops
Memo | Registration Form
10/23/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
GHSGT Winter Update Letter
Memo 
10/12/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
ACCESS for ELLs--Pre-Administration Workshop Announcement
Memo | RSVP Form | Directions | Hotels
10/11/2006 System Test Coordinators, System Technology Coordinators, Regional Educational Service Agency Directors, Educational Technology Center Directors Dr. Chris Domaleski
Georgia Online Assessment System, WebEx Training Sessions for Level 3 Test Administration
Memo 
09/06/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
Update for the September Main Administration of the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT)
Memo
08/22/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
Fall GHSGT Update
Memo 
08/01/2006 System Test Coordinators, Superintendents, Special Education Directors Dr. Ida Love, Dr. Chris Domaleski, Mrs. Marlene Bryar
New Georgia Alternate Assessment
Memo
07/27/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Chris Domaleski
2006 OAS Training Announcement
Memo 
7/17/2006 System Test Coordinators, System Technology Coordinators, Regional Educational Service Agency Directors, Educational Technology Center Directors Dr. Chris Domaleski
Online Assessment System Year-End Wrap-Up
Memo
6/12/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Update for the July 2006 Administration of the Georgia High School Graduation Tests
Memo 
6/12/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Update for the Summer Administration of the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT)
Memo
5/25/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Fall Assessment Conference Information
Memo |  Registration Form 
5/25/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
The Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) Item Review in Selected Grades in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies for the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)
Memo |  Data Review Nomination Form |  Item Review Nomination Form
5/18/2006 System Test Coordinators, Special Education Directors Dr. Sharron Hunt
Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) Fall 2006 Training Workshops
Memo |  RSVP Form 
4/20/2006 Georgia High School Principals and Superintendents Dr. Sharron Hunt
Georgia High School Graduation Tests Standards Implementation Survey
Principal Letter   |  Superintendent Letter   |  Survey 
3/31/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Spring 2006 EOCT update letter
Memo 
3/20/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Ordering of GHSWT and GHSGT Retest Materials 3-20
Memo 
3/15/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Cell Phone Guidance Letter 2006
Memo 
3/15/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Nominations of Teachers for Standard Setting for the New Georgia Writing Assessments
Memo |  Form 
3/15/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Nominations for the New Georgia Writing Assessments Training Workshops
Memo |  Form 
3/6/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Nominations of Teachers for U.S. History and Economics End-of-Course Test (EOCT) Item Review Related to the new Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
Memo |  Form 
3/2/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Update for the March 21-April 11 Administration of the Grade 3 Writing Assessment
Memo 
3/1/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Update for the 2006 Administration of the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)
Memo 
2/24/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Update for the Spring 2006 Main Administration of the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT)
Memo 
2/8/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Update for the March Retest Administration of the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT)
Memo 
1/6/2006 System Test Coordinators Dr. Sharron Hunt
Nomination of Educators for Review Committees Related to the Development of the Georgia High School Graduation Tests Program
Memo |  Form
1/6/2006 System Test Coordinators Kay Ellen Rutledge
Pre-Administration Workshops for Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT)
Registration |  Form