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The Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment/Data Warehouse (DRAA/DW) provides data analyses, evaluations, and other services to facilitate the monitoring of progress towards accomplishing the Blueprint for Progress goal of improving achievement for all students.  The department is committed to supporting Baltimore County Public Schools' mission of providing a quality education that will enable all students to reach their maximum potential.

The Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment/Data Warehouse is responsible for:

• Conducting and reporting results of research and program evaluations related to factors that impact student achievement.
• Implementing and monitoring state and county-mandated testing programs, including the Maryland School Assessment (MSA and Alt-MSA), High School Assessments (HSA), and the PSAT.
• Coordinating preparation of the system's annual Report on Results as well as other accountability and compliance processes and reporting, such as the Maryland School Performance Program Report, the Master Plan, and the Bridge to Excellence Master Plan Update.
• Monitoring and ensuring that the system meets compliance requirements related to adequate yearly progress and providing technical assistance for schools in improvement.
• Supporting the business intelligence and data warehouse information systems.
• Ensuring that the processes and activities needed to establish a quality management system consistent with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards are implemented and maintained.

The office Web sites for the Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment/Data Warehouse provide you with:

• The latest BCPS testing calendars.
• Information for parents, students, and all other stakeholders on assessment and testing resources.
• The process to obtain approval to conduct research in Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Links to various reports and statistical information related to student achievement.
• The documents that provide the framework for the BCPS quality management system that has achieved certification under the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2008 standards.
• Additional details about the department's services and major office initiatives.