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As the final phase of accountability, the Testing Division offers a system of
online competency assessment for program completers. These measures ensure that CareerTech
students have attained the skills necessary for success on the job. Assessments
correspond directly to related skill standards and are validated by industry.
Analysis of these assessments is the key to accountability as it provides
feedback to:
.... students regarding their strengths and weaknesses. This provides students a
clear picture of their occupational readiness.
.... instructors regarding performance of their class as a whole. This provides
instructors valuable guidance for program improvement.
.... state program staff regarding performance of the state's programs as a whole.
This provides leadership with indicators of instructor's needs for professional
development.
.... the Testing Division regarding test performance. This data is the basis for
the improvement of assessments each year. Currently, over 100 occupational
assessments are available to Oklahoma's students. Additionally, the Testing
Division administers high stakes assessments in several health related areas
through joint agreements with the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
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