Systemwide Testing

Systemwide Testing coordinates the administration and processing of state and federally-mandated assessments, provides training and support for site test coordinators and principals, and ensures that appropriate test administration and security procedures are followed at all testing sites.  The department also provides guidance on changes to the state assessment program and coordinates online testing. 

Systemwide Testing facilitates the administration of the following assessments:

  • State Assessments
    • State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness - STAAR,  STAAR-Alternate 2
    • STAAR End-of-Course
    • TELPAS, TELPAS Alternate
  • Federal Assessments
    • National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
  • Other Assessments
    • Credit by Exam (CBE)
    • The Iowa Assessments

Contact Information

Chris Cordell
Director - Systemwide Testing
512-414-1755
chris.cordell@austinisd.org

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