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We help states and school districts design assessments and assessment systems that meet technical and policy goals to support student learning and for other critical uses.
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We’re a leader in designing and implementing accountability systems for states and school districts to meet key federal and state requirements that also support continuous improvement efforts.
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We help state and district education leaders design, implement, and evaluate assessment and accountability practices in order to improve student learning and increase equity in important educational experiences and outcomes.
The purposes of the Classroom Assessment SIG are to promote student learning through improved classroom assessment practices; to assist teachers in improving their classroom assessment practices and u…
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The Operational Best Practices for Accountability are intended to provide states with guidance and criteria for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and potential revision of accountab…
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U.S. Education Secretary Appoints Five Members To Board Overseeing The Nation’s Report Card Former North Carolina Gov.
Read MoreThe Operational Best Practices for Accountability are intended to provide states with guidance and criteria for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and potential revision of accountab…
By describing what is to be assessed and how to assess it, assessment frameworks play a pivotal role in testing programs.
Executive Director Scott Marion, Associate Director Chris Domaleski, and Center Associate Chris Brandt offer a set of assessment and accountability recommendations for the reauthorization of the Eleme…
The Typical, the Improbable, and the Possibilities in the Messy Middle When I’m participating in meetings with state leaders, district and school educators, parents, or other stakeholders who want t…
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Considering Validity Arguments within the Context of Effective Communication Educational stakeholders are often skeptical that the information local and state assessment systems produce is trustworthy…
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Lessons Learned about Effective Communication from the 2022 Brian Gong Colloquium In a time of elevated confusion and mistrust, it’s never been more important to communicate clearly and effectivel…
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