Accountability & Assessment

Responsibilities

• Supervises the administration of all federal, state, and local assessments: MCAP English\Language Arts, MCAP Math, Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA), Government MCAP, LS MISA, WIDA ACCESS, DLM, KRA, PSAT, SAT, AP, CogAt, NAEP.

• Maintains the student information system, PowerSchool, and the learning management system, Schoology.

• Maintains data reporting and applications to prepare, create, and compile electronic data, testing files and reports for district, state and federal reporting requirements. 

• Conducts statistical research and/or analysis to improve learning outcomes for all students while targeting strategies to close achievement gaps.

• Disseminates information regarding instructional technology, the student information system, and assessment initiatives to appropriate staff as needed.

• Manages the teacher evaluation platform and collects and calculates Teacher Principal Evaluation (TPE) Data. Provides training and assistance to administrators on TPE Databases.

Test Administration Policy (PDF)

QACPS Local Assessment Administration Manual (LAAM) (PDF)

Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, & Accommodations Manual (PDF)

2026-2027 QACPS Testing Calendar (PDF)

2026-2027 State Testing Calendar (PDF)

Assessment Requirements for Graduation (Internal Link)

Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Assessments (Internal Link)

QACPS Tests and Assessments (Federal, State, & Local) (Internal Link)

College and Career Readiness (CCR) (Internal Link)

MD Report Cards (Districts & Schools) (External Link)

Definitions (External Link)

Maryland Report Card User Guide (PDF)

Report Card Overview (PDF)

The Maryland School Survey (PDF)

Elementary School Calculations At A Glance (PDF)

Middle School Calculations At A Glance (PDF)

High School Calculations At A Glance (PDF)

Equity Help Guide (PDF)