The Iowa Tests of Educational Development

The Iowa Statewide Testing Program is a voluntary, non profit cooperative program for Iowa schools provided as a service to the schools by the College of Education of The University of Iowa. The ITED is used in grades 9-12. Schools participating in the program subscribe to a comprehensive program of professional services: ITED test materials, scoring and reporting services, and consultation are available throughout the school year. From its beginning in 1942, the emphasis in the program has been on the use of ITED results for instructional purposes. To that end, virtually all of Iowa school districts-both public and private-have voluntarily participated in this program on a regular basis since its inception. For their part, the schools provide assistance to ITP by participating in research projects and test development efforts conducted by Iowa Testing Programs.