All students in grades 5, 7, and 10 are required to respond to two teacher-selected essay prompts during the scheduled testing window which runs from September 1, 2011 though April 30, 2012. Revision requirements of the essay submissions are left to the discretion of the classroom teacher. Additionally, students are not limited to only two annual submissions.

Students in grades 5, 7, and 10 who participate in the DSTEP-A will be required to participate in an alternative writing assessment outside of the WriteToLearn program. More information about these requirements can be found here.

Changes for the 2011-2012 School Year

Writing Submissions
During the 2011-2012 school year, students in grades 5, 7, & 10 will need only to submit two writing submissions within the WriteToLearn program, compared to the three submissions which were required the previous school year.

Testing Window
During the 2011-2012 school year, students will participate in one testing window, which will run from September 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012. Students may submit their two writing samples at any time during this testing window.

Student Reports
The reporting requirement for the state writing assessment has been eliminated for the 2011-12 school year. School districts are no longer required to send student writing results from the WriteToLearn program home to parents.