The public understanding of assessment in educational reform in the United States-Brookhart 2013
This article describes public understandings about assessment and accountability.
The Role, Purpose and Power of Assessment FOR Learning in an Assessment System – Margaret Heritage
Assessment Learning Network, 2016-17 - Event 2, Event Page
The role of assessment in support of a multi-tiered system of support
This Learning Point will help to explain the critical role of a balanced assessment system and personnel that are highly skilled in the use of this assessment system to support effective implementation of multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
The Role of Interim Assessments in a Comprehensive Assessment System
This paper describes how interim assessments can add value to a comprehensive assessment system.
The Role of Student Achievement in the Evaluation of Teachers
This paper describes how assessment can be used in educator evaluation.
Thinking About Improvement in Student Test Performance
This paper describes how student assessment information can be used to improve student performance.
Three (3) Cs of a Balanced Assessment System
Tool organized by criteria and indicators to assist with self-survey about the district assessment system.
TLAS-Rick Stiggins
In this brief clip, popular author and assessment expert Rick Stiggins describes the value he sees in having a credentialed assessment specialist in every school.
Understanding Assessment Resources for Parents_Edutopia
This document is an annotated bibliography of resources on assessment for parents.
Understanding Bias in Assessment Design
Three-page resource from Learner-Centered Initiatives provides brief description, reflective questions and a rubric for self-study in design process to avert bias.
Using Assessment Information to Make Sound Decisions (MAC videoconference– Carol Commodore)
This MAC produced video conference featuring Carol Commodore, co-author of Balanced Assessment Systems, Leadership, Quality and the Role of Classroom Assessment highlights the seven actions needed to achieve a balanced district assessment system.
Using Assessment to Inspire Student Achievement
This paper represents a transcript of the keynote presentation made by Michael Nettles during the 2021 Michigan School Testing Conference (MSTC). In his address, Nettles explores creating assessments that support equity and quality in education for all learners, especially those from emerging, demographically diverse populations.