This paper describes a set of studies conducted to help understand the effects of pandemic-related disruptions on students’ academic performance during the 2020-2021 academic year in the state of Utah. […]
Topics: School Improvement
This paper, supported by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), provides guidance to help states develop and validate exit criteria for schools identified as needing Comprehensive Supports and […]
This paper provides state accountability leaders an overview of the federal law and key design considerations as they develop identification systems under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The authors […]
This presentation reviews four key lessons learned about growth to date and discusses three key areas that will make growth data more useful: a) defining desired learning sequences in terms […]
Dale Carlson, a member of the Center for Assessment’s board of directors, outlined a framework in this seminal 2002 paper for conceptualizing accountability system design, particularly considering the relationship of […]
This presentation provides an overview of how local assessments may be used in relation to state accountability systems, and outlines issues of quality control for local assessments. The presentation was […]
This presentation summarizes the work done to develop a large group of assessment activities in English, math, science, and social studies that could be integrated with district curricula to provide […]