Chicago, IL, October 15, 2009 — Scholastic Testing Service, Inc. (STS) announced plans today to revise its leading Illinois standardized assessment, the Illinois Learning Standards Battery (ILSB). This revision comes as a direct response to the needs of Illinois schools and districts to align with Illinois State Board of Education Standards and achieve AYP goals.
“We believe the Illinois Learning Standards Battery is the only test with national norms built specifically for use in Illinois with many questions developed specifically for the Illinois Learning Standards,” said John Kauffman, Vice President of Marketing at STS. “Because we test every single Illinois Learning Standard, there is no other test capable of delivering that high level of validity.”
The ILSB is a standardized battery of ability and achievement tests for grades 1 through 12. All items in each level of the assessment are designed to comprehensively test the fundamental learning areas: reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health and physical development and the fine arts. In addition, the battery includes subtests for quantitative and verbal ability.
STS assessment specialist Scott Rich said, “The revised ILSB will further assist educators with the various monitoring aspects of No Child Left Behind, to establish AYP achievement targets, and develop improvement plans. We are thrilled to continue contributing to the success of students in Illinois.”
A full revision of grades 3 through 8 will be available for the 2010 – 2011 school year. The remaining ILSB levels will be revised for use in 2011-2012.
About Scholastic Testing Service, Inc.
Since 1953, STS has been a premier provider of assessments for educators in developmental, early childhood, adolescent, and occupational settings. Additionally, as the sole provider of the renowned Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), STS is also well-known for assessments and materials for creatively gifted students and adults.
STS is a privately held company with Research/Development/Scoring Divisions in Earth City, Missouri, and Administrative/Editorial Divisions located in Bensenville, Illinois. For more information, please call (800) 642-6787 or visit the STS website at www.ststesting.com.
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Contact Information:
Scholastic Testing Service, Inc.
Scott Rich
1-800-642-6STS
srich@ststesting.com
http://www.ststesting.com
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