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.

Training
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To participate in training sessions complete the following and FAX to 919-513-4683:
-Registration Form
-Training Verification Form
-Order Form(s) - for tests you have selected (see below)

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 2009-10
     NPSTS Catalog for 2009-10
     Registration Form
     Training Verification Forms
     Irregularity Form

Order Forms for 2009-2010

EOC Paper and Pencil- Fall and Spring
EOC Online- Fall and Spring
EOG- Spring Only
Writing- Spring Only (10th Grade)*
*Writing Test Date is 3/9/2010, Registration Deadline with Pearson Ed. is 1/8/2010

     ClassScape Assessment System -- Annual Enrollment Fees
        Unlimited access to online pre-packaged and customizable
        assessments from August 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010
        in the following subjects:
        * Grade 3 Math
        * Grade 3 Reading
        * Grade 4 Math
        * Grade 4 Reading
        * Grade 5 Math
        * Grade 5 Reading
        * Grade 5 Science
        * Grade 6 Math
        * Grade 6 Reading
        * Grade 7 Math
        * Grade 7 Reading
        * Grade 8 Math
        * Grade 8 Reading
        * Grade 8 Science
        * Algebra 1
        * Algebra 2
        * Biology
        * Civics & Economics
        * Computer Skills
        * English 1
        * Geometry
        * US History

Eliminated Tests
Effective with the 2009-10 school year, Senate Bill 202 eliminates funding for most state administered tests that are not currently required by federal law or as a condition of federal grants. These tests include the following:

• Computer Skills,
• Chemistry End-of-Course,
• Physics End-of-Course,
• Reading and Mathematics Competency, and
• Grade 3 Reading and Mathematics Pretests.

Special Note: 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.

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: 09/14/2009