Conversations about standards and rigor abound in Fresno Unified School District. Read the story….
Fresno Unified School District: Custom Assessments Drive Instructional Change
Service: Assessment
Design for Improvement: The Case for a New Accountability System
In this Cognia white paper, CEO Dr. Mark Elgart calls for a new accountability system that leads to improved student learning. Rather than rank schools based on end-of-year tests, we need assessments given in more frequent intervals that give students and educators useful feedback on how they are doing with what students actually study. New curriculum-aligned assessments can lead the way….
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction: Building Partnerships
The ND Department of Public Instruction turns a system of silos into a collaborative whole through trusting relationships that spur progress over time….
The Future of Educational Assessment
Schools, districts, states, and their assessment partners are increasingly focused on classroom assessment practices embedded in instructional activities….
Farmington Schools: Continuous Improvement Practices Drive a Common Sense of Purpose
A New Mexico district uses continuous improvement practices and insights from Cognia Accreditation Engagement Reviews and Assessment Services to hone its focus on instructional leadership development and student engagement….