Assessment Design Toolkit
Find out how to create and choose high-quality assessments, even for grades and subjects that don’t have state tests.
Teaching and learning systems that work for all students. Research-informed solutions for your state, district, or school.
September 16, 2026
<span class="TextRun SCXW260998643 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW260998643 BCX0">WestEd’s September newsletter highlights new guidance for states, districts, and schools on analyzing data from early literacy and mathematics screeners.</span></span>
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Components of a Coherent and Effective Assessment System
Assessment is the process of gathering evidence of student learning to guide educational decisions. In…
Find out how to create and choose high-quality assessments, even for grades and subjects that don’t have state tests.
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