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

11/19/2008 at the 3240 Ligon St. Conference Room, NC State University

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