Data Agreement Repository

USBE190106MA

Data Recipient(s)

  • Acadience Learning dba Dynamic Measurement Group

Start and End Dates

Original starting date: 05/03/2019

Current end date: 06/30/2024

Agreement Type

Contract

Description

Purpose

The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Acadience Learning dba Dynamic Measurement Group is to provide a diagnostic assessment for reading for Utah students in grades K-3.

Legal Authority

34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Utah Code 53E-4-307
Requires the State Board of Education to contract for a benchmark reading assessment system for students in kindergarten through grade 6, prioritizing grades K-3 if funding is limited. This code also requires school districts or charter schools to administer diagnostic assessments if a benchmark or supplemental assessment indicates a student needs additional support.

Utah Code R277-406
Designates Acadience Reading as a state-mandated assessment for students in kindergarten through grade three, used to evaluate early literacy skills and identify students needing support.

Early Literacy Outcomes Improvement (S.B. 127)
passed in 2022, supports improving K-3 reading achievement through various means, including diagnostic assessments.

Justification

  • Required by State Law
  • Utah State Board of Education Decision 

Approval

Original Agreement

Approved by: Utah State Board of Education

Approval Date: 05/02/2019

Amendment #1

Approved by: Utah State Board of Education

Approval Date: 06/17/2021

Amendment #2

Approved by: Utah State Board of Education

Approval Date: 08/15/2023

Data

Data Type

Personally identifiable student information

Data Shared

Data Shared included relevant data points for the implementation of a diagnostic assessment for reading for Utah students in grades K-3. Data Shared includes:

  • Student Name 
  • Statewide Student Identifier (SSID)
  • Local Student ID 
  • Student Date of Birth
  • Student Grade
  • Student School
  • Student Class

Documents

Board Meeting Documents and Recordings

May 2, 2019 (Full Board)

Agreements

USBE190106MA Dynamic Measurement Group.pdf
USBE190106MA  Amd 1 Dynamic Measurement Group.pdf
USBE190106MA  Amd 1 Dynamic Measurement Group.pdf