Annandale Public Schools Test Procedures follow the state of Minnesota requirements.
Contact Us
Jon Meinke, Director of Curriculum & Testing
jmeinke@isd876.org
320-274-8208 Ext. 3312
Andy Ortmann, AES Site Assessment Coordinator
aortmann@isd876.org
320-274-8218 Ext. 1143
Michele Macalena, AMS Site Assessment Coordinator
mmacalena@isd876.org
320-274-8226 Ext. 2700
Joy Turner, AHS Site Assessment Coordinator
jturner@isd876.org
320-274-8208 Ext. 3601
State and Federal Testing
In January-March 2025, English Learners are tested--generally English is not these students' first or home language. WIDA is the name of the agency that supports and manages the federally required ACCESS 2.0 Assessments. They are a series of 4 tests to measure students' proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking. These tests are scheduled individually. These tests were completed before Minnesota Distance Learning. If you have questions about WIDA or ACCESS testing, please contact Belinda Bergren at the Elementary School.
Individual Student Results and Resources
Statewide assessments are a part of each district or school’s comprehensive, balanced assessment system. They reflect one piece of information our district uses to evaluate the content students engage with in school. We encourage parents and families to use these resources alongside the information you receive from your child’s school and teachers.
Each year individual results are mailed to students parents who participated in MCA testing the year before. You should have received those results by October 1st each year. Below are resources for you to better understand what the results mean for your student.
Quick MCA Guide for Parents (English)
Quick MCA Guide for Parents (Spanish)
Interpretive Guide (more detailed)
MCA Parent Fact Sheet (English)
MCA Parent Fact Sheet (Spanish)
Access Parent Fact Sheet (English)
Access Parent Fact Sheet (Spanish)
What Families Need to Know about Using the MCA and MTAS Results