North Carolina Non-Public Schools Testing Service
The Center for Urban Affairs and Community Services provides access to
secure state test materials to non-public schools through the Non-Public
Schools Testing Program (NPSTS). This program is sanctioned by the North Carolina
Department of Public Instruction and is operated on a cost recovery basis.
Next Training:
9/26/2008 at the Jane S. McKimmon Center, NC State University
Start Time |
End Time |
Topic |
9:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
Competency |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Computer Skills Paper and Pencil |
11:00 AM |
Noon |
General Policy Session (required for all) |
Noon |
1:00 PM |
Computer Skills Online |
11/19/2008 at the 3240 Ligon St. Conference Room, NC State University
Start Time |
End Time |
Topic |
9:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
EOC |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
General Policy Session (required for all) |
11:00 AM |
Noon |
EOC Online |
Contact Information
Debby Hagemann
Phone: 919-515-4623
Fax: 919-513-4683
Email:npsts@cuacsmail.ncsu.edu
Testing Requirements
Testing requirements for non-public schools, written
by the director of the NC Division of Non-Public Education, outlines
the testing requirements for non-public schools. For more detailed
information about policies governing non-public and home schools contact
the
N.C. Division of Non Public Education.
Information about the North Carolina Public Schools, including the 2005-2006
North Carolina Testing Program
Required Tests and Testing Calendars, can be obtained from the
North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction
(NCDPI).
Testing Security
The Non-Public Testing Service takes test security very seriously. It is the
responsibility of all participants in the program to fully understand and
abide by the rules and regulations established by the North Carolina Department
of Public Instructions. Information regarding test security can be found in
the Testing Code of Ethics and
in other publications distributed to participants. Test security will be
fully explained at the required training sessions.
NPSTS Catalog and Supporting Documents
NPSTS Testing Calendar 2008-09
NPSTS Catalog for 2008-09
Registration Form
Training Verification Forms
Irregularity Form
Order Forms for 2008-2009
Writing Information (10th Grade ONLY)
Grade 3 Pretest
Online Test of Computer Skills (Fall 2008)
Computer Skills Paper/Pencil
Computer Skills Paper/Pencil Supported Platforms
Competency
End-of-Course
End-of-Course Online
Online Test of Computer Skills (Spring 2009)
End-of-Grade
If you will be testing students using accommodations, you will need to submit the NPSTS
Testing Students with Accommodations (new version coming soon) form
prior to administering the test. For information about using accommodations, refer to the
appropriate Test Administrator’s Manual and to the
Testing Students with Disabilities document.
Information About The Tests
Student Handbooks are available for Computer Skills and Competency to assist
you in preparing your students for these tests. They are available
on line. (wherever this site is at DPI).
Competency
(student entered grade 9 for the first time in 1994-1995 through 2000-2001)
Competency
(for students who entered the grade 9 for the first time in 2001-2002
and beyond)
Computer Skills
(for students who entered grade 8 from 1996-1997 through 1999-2000)
Computer Skills (for students who entered grade 8 in 2000-2001 and 2004-2005)
EOG Tests: Understanding Your Child's End-of-Grade Test
(Grade 3-5
and Grades 6-8)
contains useful information for parents and students.
Calculators: Please check your Test Administrators Manual for specifics about which type of
calculator may be used on certain tests. This chart should help you make
that determination.
Content of this page was last modified on: 09/1/2006
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