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The following links provide additional information concerning the Algebra Readiness Initiative and participation in the online testing.

Registration Form for 2008 ARDT Workshops (Word document)
Each division may register up to two participants for the summer 2008 ARDT summer workshops. These workshops will teach participants how to use the ARDT including the new reporting features available for the 2008-2009 school year. Anyone new to ARI should attend one of these workshops.

ARI Curriculum Companion
This guide is a compilation of lessons that ARI tutors may use with their students. These lessons are listed by SOL so that they easily correlate to the ARDT individual student strength and weakness report.

Frequently Asked Questions About the ARDT
This Word document answers many questions that have been raised by users in Virginia school divisions concerning the Algebra Readiness Initiative and the ARDT.

ARDT Web Site
This is the ARDT site where teachers/tutors and administrators in the Algebra Readiness Initiative can access the revised ARDT system.

Superintendent's Certification Form (Word document)
School divisions may opt to use a diagnostic test other than the ARDT. This form will certify that the test meets the specified criteria. Please return this form to the Department of Education.

Superintendent's Memos
A list of superintendent's memos addressing issues related to the Algebra Readiness Initiative.

ARDT Annual End-of-Year Report (Word Doc)
School divisions that use the ARDT are not required to submit an end-of-year report. The ARDT system will provide the Department of Education with the required data. However, school divisions that opt to use locally developed or selected diagnostic tests are required to submit this annual report.

Algebra Readiness Initiative (PowerPoint)
This PowerPoint document gives an overview of the Algebra Readiness Initiative.

"At-A-Glance" Algebra Readiness Initiative Checklist (Word doc)
A successful intervention program is comprehensive, intensive, assesses frequently, and addresses the individual needs of the students. The points on this resource checklist are research-based guidelines that translate the components of a successful program for at-risk students into guidance for setting up an algebra readiness classroom.

Below is a list of phone numbers and personnel contact information for providing help with various issues pertaining to the Algebra Readiness Initiative and the ARDT system:

Virginia Department of Education:
Lois A. Williams, Ed.D.
Mathematics Specialist
Middle Instructional Services
Voice (804) 786-8078
Fax (804) 786-1597

Internet Testing Systems (ITS)
vardtsupport@testsys.com
(866) 697-3026

Contact Information:
Phone: 804-786-8078
Fax: 804-786-1597
Email: Lois.Williams@doe.virginia.gov

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