Author: Allison Timberlake

Allison Timberlake is the deputy superintendent for assessment and accountability in the Georgia Department of Education.

Blog Posts Authored by Allison Timberlake

A pencil is suspended in mid-air being held by red tape to represent the constraints of the federal government on education policy.

Allison Timberlake |

Jul 12, 2023

Large Scale Assessment

Building Innovative Assessments in an Era of Accountability

After Georgia pulled out of a federal assessment pilot, the state’s testing chief reflects on the policy changes necessary to support real test improvement.

Understanding the practical challenges of using through-year assessment systems for accountability.

Scott MarionAllison Timberlake |

Mar 30, 2022

Large Scale Assessment

But Will It Work in Practice?

Practical Challenges to the Use of Through-Year Assessment for Accountability The interest in using through-year assessment systems in place of traditional end-of-year state summative assessments has been increasing rapidly and […]

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