Standardized Testing
The overall-program for standardized testing is designed and planned by a system-wide
committee of educators. The information provided through the testing program is used to:
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Identify strengths and weaknesses in student achievement
Support the planning of instructional programs
Serve as a basis for decision making regarding placement of students
Determine the overall achievement of Cobb county students compared to other counties
and states
5. Determine the effectiveness of the educational program for Cobb County Schools
A schedule for tests and dates per grade level is published on the Cobb County website
www.cobbk12.org
Advanced Learning Program (ALP)
Cobb County provides services for identified gifted students. The gifted program is designed to
meet the very specific needs of these students and extend in the areas of cognition, research,
communication and learning. Cobb’s gifted program is part of the School Improvement Division
and is funded by the state of Georgia. The procedures for identifying and placing students in the
gifted program are governed by the Georgia Department of Education. For further information,
contact the gifted education specialist at Ford.
Special Education Program
Services are provided for students with special learning needs who qualify for the program. They
include Interrelated Resource for students diagnosed with learning disabilities or behavior
disorders, Speech/Language, Self-Contained Learning Disabilities, Mildly Intellectually Disabled
and Itinerant Services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, adapted PE and orthopedic
impairments. For further information, contact the Educational Program Specialist for Ford
Elementary School.
Media Center
The Media Center is operated during school hours. Students can come individually, in small
groups or as a whole to class to check out books, work on reports, complete research, to hear
stories or to participate in lessons to develop media skills. A student must have their teacher’s
permission to go to the media center.
Students are expected to responsibly care for books and Media Center materials that are
checked out to them. In case of loss or damage, students and their parents will be charged and
are expected to pay the replacement or damage cost. If a lost book is found, money paid will
be refunded.
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