Georgia state testing — including Milestones — suspended until further notice

With schools across Georgia closed due to coronavirus concerns, the Georgia Department of Education is making changes to its testing schedule.

The department announced Monday it will suspend the following tests until further notice:

State assessment window/administration -- including Georgia Milestones EOGs and EOCs, the Georgia Alternate Assessment/GAA 2.0, and all other required testing
Teacher and leader evaluation (TKES/LKES) requirements and reporting
State-level attendance-related consequences (including CCRPI, TKES/LKES, School Climate Star Rating, and make-up day requirements.

“Right now, schools’ focus needs to be on the safety of their students and staff,” Superintendent Richard Woods said. “The focus should be first and foremost on health and safety, then on flexible and creative ways to keep learning and growing. It’s common sense: testing and accountability requirements should not place an additional burden on students, parents, and educators during this time, and they will not in Georgia.”

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Georgia state testing — including Milestones — suspended until further notice

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