Assessment & Alternative Education
Nicholas McIlwain
Director, Alternative Education & Assessment
Molly Bussard, Administrative Assistant
(614) 797-7753 / (614) 797-7750 EXT: 56102
Brandi Pullins, Secretary
(Assessment/Testing)
(614) 797-7754 / (614) 797-7750 EXT: 56103
Sue Bell, Secretary
(EOS, Home School)
(614) 797-7754 / (614) 797-7750 EXT: 56101
This office is responsible for all district-wide data, assessments and testing protocol as well as reporting state/district/building report card data. Additionally, this office supports the Academic Affairs Team by providing an analysis of the student achievement data which is used to develop and maintain the best possible educational program for all students in the Westerville City Schools.
Located in the Academic Enrichment Center at 336 S. Otterbein Avenue, the office also directs Alternative Education Initiatives which include:
- Educational Options for Success (EOS) Program
- Credit Flexibility
TESTING INFORMATION
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To stay up-to-date on Ohio's new State Tests, you may wish to visit the following Ohio Department of Education link:
District Assessment Calendars
Ohio’s Assessment Resources
- Report Cards & Accountability System
- Ohio’s Assessment System
- Report Card Data, Forms and Information
Graduation Resources
- WCSD High School Academic Planning Guide
- Ohio's Options for a High School Diploma
- What Are Ohio’s Tests? 3 State Tests in Ohio
PSAT Resources
- Westerville Parent/Student Presentation
- KHAN Academy/Big Future
- PSAT/NMSQT Parent/Student Flyer
- PSAT Overview for Parents/Guardians
Home Educated Information
- Home Educated Policy Equivalent Education Outside the School (Home Educated) (po9270)
- Home School Packet: To be completed by the parent/guardian to notify of home school education
Credit Flexibility
- Credit Flex Framework process
- Educational Providers and Courses available to students
- Credit Flex Application: To be completed by parent/guardian and student.
NOTE: Before a student registers and pays fees, an application MUST be approved by the ALL of the following: Counselor, Teacher of Record, and the Director of Alternative Education & Assessment.
DO NOT start any course(s) until an approval email has been received from the Office of Alternative Education & Assessment.