AIMSweb 1.0 Data Breach
The District uses an on-line assessment tool developed by Pearson Clinical Assessment to establish instructional baselines in Reading and Math and to measure individual student progress for certain students whose individualized education programs (“IEPs”) include goals addressing these areas. That program is marketed as Aimsweb 1.0. We recently received a notice from Pearson advising us of a worldwide data breach in the Aimsweb program resulting in the possible disclosure of the first and last names of assessed students. Although the breach also allowed access to other types of information, such as dates of birth and addresses, we do not supply that information to Pearson in our use of this assessment tool. No grade or assessment information was affected in this incident and the AIMSweb 1.0 platform does not contain Social Security numbers, credit card data, or other financial information. A detailed description of the breach and other valuable information concerning the data breach and your rights can be obtained from Pearson by calling 866-883-3309.
