School Choice (Home Education, Private School, Personalized Education Plan) students and Adult Education for Grade 30 individuals may sit for a state test at their zoned Pasco County school if the test-taker is a current resident of Pasco County.

STEPS TO REGISTER FOR STATE TESTING
The window for registering for Spring testing has CLOSED.  Registration for Summer testing will open on May 31^st.  The summer testing window is July 15^th – July 18^th and only the below tests will be administered:

• BEST Algebra EOC
• BEST Geometry EOC
• Biology EOC
• Civics EOC
• FAST Grade 10 Reading Retake
• U.S. History EOC

PREPARING FOR STATE TESTING

• All state tests are offered in a computer-based format unless the test-taker has a valid IEP/504 plan stating that the test-taker must take a paper-based assessment.  To prepare for online testing, test-takers are required to complete an online practice test.  This will allow the test-taker to become familiar with the layout and item types of the assessments.  The online tests can be accessed by clicking HERE. 
• Paper practice tests and sample items can be found on the Department of Education's Florida Statewide Assessments Portal.  Choose the test and then click on the Students & Families tile.

DAY OF STATE TESTING

• All test-takers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the previously arranged testing time. 
• As visitors on campus and to verify the test-takers identity for testing, all test-takers must be prepared to present one of the following proofs of identity on the day of testing:
  • School-issued photo ID
  • City/state/federal-issued photo ID (a Florida-issued photo ID can be purchased at a local branch of the Department of Motor Vehicles)
• Test-takers are not permitted to have access to any electronic devices (cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, etc.) during testing.  If a test-taker is found to be in possession of an electronic device while the test session is still open (even if the test-taker has submitted their own test), the test-taker's test will be invalidated.
• Test-takers may not use any electronic device (including the computer) after their test is submitted until the test-taker is physically released from the test session.
• Test-takers are required to provide their own transportation to and from the testing site.
• If a test-takers shows up at a school without completing the registration process or without a testing appointment, the test-taker will not be tested.

AFTER TESTING

• Test-takers may access the results of their test usually within 24-48 hours of taking the test. Note that during the first week of a test window the state will be performing a system validation.  After that first week, scores will be released.
• To access the results, go the the FDOE Family Portal. An access code will be sent with the testing registration confirmation email.  

QUESTIONS

• If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact:
  • Joy Salerno, District Assessment Coordinator, jsalerno@pasco.k12.fl.us, 813-794-2343
  • Mary Ch-Hab, Senior Testing Assistant, mchhab@pasco.k12.fl.us, 813-794-2163