The Office of Assessment and Accountability is responsible for the administration of the all aspects of the Rhode Island State Assessment Program (RISAP).  The components of RISAP are listed on the left. By clicking on the appropriate link, you can learn more about each assessment. In addition to administration responsibilities, the Office of Assessment & Accountability staff also oversees the development of the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) in reading, mathematics, science, and writing in grades 3-8 and 11 and the Rhode Island Alternate Assessment (RIAA) in grades 2-8 and 10.

The accountability system uses results from the following RISAP assessments to determine if schools are making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) toward the goal of having 100% of students proficient by 2014: NECAP reading, writing, and mathematics assessments and the Rhode Island Alternate Assessment. Specifics on the calculations and sanctions required under NCLB and the Rhode Island Accountability System can be found by clicking on one of the accountability links to left.

NEW developments and announcements
	To download released items from all NECAP assessments, click here.
	NECAP Science Materials Available for Downloading
Assessment resources for Schools
	Includes released items and links to information on  universal design, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities

Assessment and Accountability Data for researchers
	FRED (Frequently Requested Educational Data)