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Assessment

The assessment department provides the following services to our schools and their students:

  • Coordination of district, state and national assessments
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Student performance data systems
  • Support for classroom, common and formative assessment
  • Facilitation of data-driven decision-making, research, and school improvement planning

 Assessment Beliefs

  • Assessment is an on-going, spiraling, data driven process that guides instruction.
  • Assessment quality is more important than quantity.
  • Assessments ensure that learners have a clear understanding of what they have learned and why.
  • Assessment is aligned and integrated with curriculum.
  • Assessment is essential for learner and educator accountability.
  • Assessments should include opportunities for learner self-reflection.
  • Assessments are a form of communication.
  • Assessment grades communicate student achievement relative to standards.