About

For over 20 years, CSAA has supported states, districts, and schools in designing fair, student-focused assessment systems. We offer expert advice on policy changes, research and innovative solutions, and custom plans to improve assessments that meet accountability goals. CSAA also helps educators boost their assessment literacy, use data to improve learning, and implement formative assessments in classrooms.

Balanced and Coherent Assessment Systems Support Every Student

• Standards define the knowledge and skills students should learn and be able to do.
• Curriculum & Instruction work together with assessments to help students achieve learning goals aligned with the standards.
• Accountability Systems establish and communicate values and principles and foster shared responsibility and expectations for student learning.
• Assessment Practices are aligned with learning goals and standards and inform teaching and learning.

“The true power of WestEd lies in our shared purpose. As we collaborate and innovate, we are sharing the futures of children, adults, and communities by addressing the complex challenges facing education today.”

— Janelle Kubinec, WestEd Chief Executive Officer

About WestEd

WestEd is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that aims to improve the lives of children and adults at all ages of learning and development. We do this by addressing challenges in education and human development, reducing opportunity gaps, and helping build communities where all can thrive. WestEd staff conduct and apply research, provide technical assistance, and support professional learning. We work with early learning educators, classroom teachers, local and state leaders, and policymakers at all levels of government.