Welcome to the Department of Student Assessment

The Department of Student Assessment is now part of the Office of Curriculum and Instruction.

The Department of Student Assessment at Chicago Public Schools is responsible for coordinating and implementing student assessment throughout the district. Our goals are to:

• Develop district-wide pre-K – 12 assessment strategy
• • Assist in development of assessment
  • Advise on adoption of assessments
• Manage federal, state, and district testing initiatives
• Provide accurate and timely information regarding testing purposes, procedures, and results (national, state, district) to relevant school and district staff

Phone: 773-553-2430

Fax: 773-553-2421

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2011 - 2012 CPS Assessment Calendars (updated on 2/8/2012) 

• Categorical Assessment Calendar
• Overview of Elementary School Assessment Calendar
• Overview of High School Assessment Calendar
• Track E - Grades K-2
• Track E - Grades 3-8
• Track E - Grades 9-12
• Track R - Grades K-2
• Track R - Grades 3-8
• Track R - Grades 9-12

Click Links to E-mail Assessment Staff   

Michael Deuser, Director

Linda M. Abdul  

Cynthia Avalos

John "Ozzy" Del Monte

Sherese Johnson

Kelly McBride

Betsy Press

Lisa Sherwood  

Student Assessment Email Account