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WestEd assessment experts are heading to the 2026 National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA) in …

A new study finds that California’s English proficiency exit standard is rigorous yet fair and questions whether the state’s additional reclassification criteria are necessary.

This brief analyzes how English learners in Massachusetts were screened for reading difficulties during the 2023–24 school year, focusing on the use of English- and Spanish-language early literacy screeners.

This brief examines early literacy screening data in Massachusetts from 2021 to 2024, underscoring the need for earlier, targeted support for at risk students.

Learn more about the key findings from the 2023–24 early literacy screening data in Massachusetts, collected statewide for kindergarten through grade 3 students.

This report analyzes early literacy screening data from Massachusetts for the 2023–24 school year, highlighting persistent K–3 literacy gaps the need for stronger early interventions.

Explore how to support students with disabilities in reading—including dyslexia—to succeed using strategies that draw upon disciplinary literacy approaches—the specialized ways of reading, writing, and thinking in subjects like science, history, and math.

Discover how instructional coaches can play a central role in advancing disciplinary literacy instruction for all students across subject areas.

This report explores how states are expanding and refining school accountability systems beyond ESSA, highlighting innovative approaches and case studies that connect policy, practice, and improved student outcomes.

Learn about the key elements of coherent and effective assessment systems and how local education agency (LEA) leaders can align these systems with their vision for teaching and learning.