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 is a balance between “of” learning and “for” learning.
• 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.
• Assessment promotes greater learning and growth through differentiated, yet respectful, tasks.
• Assessments should include opportunities for learner self-reflection.
• Assessments are a form of communication.
• Grades communicate student achievement relative to standards.