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  • The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has provided the following information to be shared with families: 

    The statewide assessments are how Minnesota measures that curriculum, and daily instruction in schools is being aligned with the academic standards, ensuring all students receive an equitable education. MDE has created these parent resources that answer questions about each statewide assessment: 


    Statewide Testing Calendar

    In accordance with Minnesota Statute 120B.301 subd.(c), posted below is the PACT Charter Schools Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Testing Schedule. Please consult your student's school or teacher communications for exact dates and times for testing.

    • PACT Charter Schools ACCESS for ELLs Administration Dates: 
      • Grades K-12: January 26-March 20, 2026
      • 2024-2025 PACT Charter Schools ACCESS for ELLs Administration Dates by School, Grade & Domain
    • PACT Charter Schools Schools MCA/MTAS Administration Dates: 
      • Grades 3-8, 10, & 11:  April 13-May 7, 2026
      • 2025-2026 PACT Charter Schools MCA Administration Dates by School, Subject & Grades


    Student Participation in Statewide Assessments

    Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.31, subdivision 4a. Student Participation requires MDE to publish a form for parents/guardians to complete if they refuse to have their student participate in state-required standardized assessments, and for districts to include MDE’s form on their district website.  The Parent/Guardian Guide to Statewide Testing provides basic information to help parents/guardians make informed decisions that benefit their child, school, and community. The form to meet this legislative requirement is available at the link below:  

    PACT Charter Schools will also accept, from a parent or guardian, a written letter or email requesting that their student not participate in Minnesota Assessments. It is helpful to include the test name/subject and the reason for not participating, as PACT must submit this information to the Minnesota Department of Education.  

    For more information on the Statewide Testing visit the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Statewide Testing for Students and Families Webpage.

     

    Minnesota Report Card

    The results on statewide testing, including the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments and the ACCESS for the ELs 2.0, as well as other demographic information and performance indicators, are published annually in the MN Report Card.

  • Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act, known as the READ Act, was passed and signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 24, 2023. The goal of this legislation is to have every Minnesota child reading at or above grade level every year, beginning in kindergarten, and to support multilingual learners and students receiving special education services in achieving their individualized reading goals to meet grade-level proficiency. 

    The READ Act requires mandatory screening of every child in kindergarten, first, second, and third grade using a screening tool approved by the Department of Education. PACT Schools will administer FastBridge (Renaissance) as an MDE-approved Literacy Screener for grades K-3.

     

     

    The Minnesota READ Act (Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.12, subdivision 2) requires screening for characteristics of dyslexia in grades 4-12 for those who do not demonstrate mastery of foundational reading skills. Students in grades 4-12 who do not demonstrate mastery of foundational reading skills (including phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, and oral language) must be screened for characteristics of dyslexia using a screening tool approved by the Department of Education. PACT Schools will administer Capti ReadGasix as the MDE-approved Literacy Screener for grades 4-12. Families of students in grades 4-12 can opt out of Capti ReadBasix screening by completing the following form: 

  • State Mandated Assessments

    District Assessments

    Other Assessments

  • The Minnesota Student Survey has been conducted in schools across our state every three years since 1989. This helpful information about students’ thoughts and behaviors helps communities and schools develop effective programs and provide better services for students.  

    Our school district will invite students in the 5th, 8th, 9th, and 11th grades to participate in February 2025. The survey questions cover many topics related to young people’s lives. The survey asks about

    • How is school going
    • Future plans
    • Out-of-school activities
    • Physical and mental health
    • Relationships
    • Substance use
    • Sexual behavior (high school students only)

    The survey is administered online. Students may read the questions or have them read aloud through the technology they use to access the survey.

    The survey will take approximately 25-30 minutes to complete. Several questions will appear only if a previous question is answered in a certain way. This means most students will not be asked all the questions.

    Families are welcome to review a copy of the 2026 Survey.  Surveys are available for review in each school office (during office hours) or at the PACT Charter School, 7250 East Ramsey Parkway NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 (between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily). Families may also request a copy of the 2026 Minnesota Student Survey by emailing Teresa Widen at t.widen@pactcharter.org. Please indicate the level of survey you wish to review:

    • 2026 Minnesota Student Survey Level 1 (Grade 5)
    • 2026 Minnesota Student Survey Level 2 (Grade 8)
    • 2026 Minnesota Student Survey Level 3 (Grades 9 & 11 and ALL ALC Students)

    The Minnesota Department of Education will not allow the surveys to be sent electronically. The survey is anonymous and confidential. To prevent individuals or families from being identified, students do not provide their names, student identification numbers, or personal information. The results are reported for our students as a whole.   

    During the survey administration, students may decline to answer any part of the survey or the whole survey. They will be reminded of this before they begin the survey.

    Should a family choose not to have their student take the survey, please complete the bottom of the Passive Consent Notice to Parents (linked below) and return it directly to the student’s school. 

    If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Teresa Widen, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning / Literacy Lead


    Additional information:

    State, county, and district results for 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2022 are also available:

  • Minnesota Statute 120B.31, Subdivision 4a requires school districts to provide notice to parents or guardians of their option to refuse to have their students take the statewide assessments. The Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has developed a form for parents to use to exercise this option.

    Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing Form

    All opt-out forms should be mailed to the address below or emailed to Jenelle Moehn at j.moehn@pactcharterschool.org

    PACT Charter School
    Attn: Jenelle Moehn
    7250 East Ramsey Parkway NW
    Ramsey, MN 55303

  • District approval to conduct research at PACT Charter Schools is managed and granted through the Office of Teaching and Learning. 

    We support giving reasonable access to individuals, institutions, and organizations to conduct approved research projects in PACT Charter Schools, while protecting and contributing to the district’s primary responsibility of providing a premier education for all. We prioritize the privacy of all student data and the interests of students, staff, and families when evaluating any proposal.

    Who may conduct research? 

    We encourage PACT employees seeking higher degrees to improve their practice to conduct research in the District toward the completion of their theses, dissertations, and capstones. Students, professors, and researchers from institutions of higher education seeking to conduct research on the effects of effective pedagogical methods may also apply for research approval. Outside organizations and institutions researching educational methods and policy can also apply. However, it should be noted that PACT Schools does not engage in market research for commercial purposes.

    What is the role of the Office of Assessment and Evaluation in this process?

    The Office of Teaching and Learning must approve all research involving PACT students, staff, or schools. We work to ensure that research projects benefit PACT Charter Schools, that the research methods employed are sound and feasible, and that data collected by the researcher or provided by the district are handled appropriately to protect student privacy, in accordance with PACT Charter Schools' policy and government regulations.  Approval from relevant school principals and/or district administrators is also required before any research can begin.

    How are applications evaluated?

    Once we have documentation related to the research request, proposals are presented to the PACT Instructional Cabinet at its monthly meeting. The Instructional Cabinet consults with District content experts and other administrators, as needed, to evaluate all research proposals and verify the viability of participation in the research study.

    How do I apply?

    Submit the following document to Theresa Widen, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning/Literacy Lead:

    1. A copy of the Institutional Review Board Paperwork
    2. Description of how participants (e.g., schools, students, &/or staff) will be selected and what their participation involves
    3. A copy of the consent form to be used (e.g., staff, student, and/or family)
    4. Access to supporting documents: Survey Questions, Interview Questions, Observation Protocols, etc
    5. General timeline for the activities related to the study
    6. End of project activities (e.g., How will you share your research results with the PACT Charter Schools?)

    Contact Teresa Widen, who oversees assessment and evaluation for PACT Charter Schools, through mail, email, phone, or personal appointment.

Teaching & Learning Team

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  • Jenelle Moehn
    Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Email: j.moehn@pactcharter.org