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Assessment and Standards Development

We work collaboratively with educators and others to develop, implement, and assess strategic plans, to align curriculum with state frameworks, and to assist states and local schools in analyzing and using data to inform decision making. We work collaboratively to build capacity to:
  • Engage in Strategic Planning Initiatives on the Local, Regional, and Statewide Levels
  • Use Discrepancy (Gap) Analysis to Compare Current Reality and Desired Results
  • Conduct Continuous Assessment of Strategic Plan Implementation
  • Identify Sources of Student Data
  • Utilize Data Use Toolkits
  • Identify Priority Data Analysis Tasks
  • Disaggregate Data
  • Examine Student Work and Make Connections to Other Student Data
  • Use Data to Focus on Areas Needing Improvement and Link to School Improvement Plans
  • Align Local Curriculum with State Curriculum Frameworks
  • Develop Content-Specific Model Lessons
  • Use National Standards to Inform Local Discussion and Development




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