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Case Reviews: Implementing the Spirit of Formative Assessment

Case Reviews: Implementing the Spirit of Formative Assessment

The following resource provides vignettes about teachers who are attempting to implement formative assessment in their schools. The two vignettes are from a study by...

2019 • General Topics: Data Use for Learning & Improvement, Professional Learning, Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics • Assessment Topics: Assessment Design & Development, Assessment Literacy, Formative Assessment • Resource Type: Brief • Grade Levels: Elementary School (K-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
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State of the States Brief: Standards

State of the States Brief: Standards

This brief highlights changes that states have made in their K-12 content standards (in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) since 2019.

2023 • General Topic: Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics • Resource Type: Brief • Grade Levels: Elementary School (K-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
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Instructional Practices for English Language Learners During Content Instruction

Instructional Practices for English Language Learners During Content Instruction

To support instructors as they support English learners in developing both English proficiency and content knowledge, CSAI developed this brief. This brief provides instructional suggestions...

2019 • General Topics: Multilingual Learners, Professional Learning, Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics • Resource Type: Brief
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How Is My Child Doing? What Assessment Can Tell Parents About Their Child’s Learning

How Is My Child Doing? What Assessment Can Tell Parents About Their Child’s Learning

This update provides information to parents on how to interpret three common types of assessment their child takes: classroom, district and school interim, and state annual...

2018 • General Topics: Communication, Data Use for Learning & Improvement, Engagement, Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics • Assessment Topics: Assessment Literacy, Coherent Assessment Systems, Diagnostic, Interim, & Benchmark Assessment, Summative & Large Scale Assessment • Resource Type: Brief
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Key Considerations for Inclusion of School Quality/Student Success Indicators in State Accountability Systems

Key Considerations for Inclusion of School Quality/Student Success Indicators in State Accountability Systems

This report provides an analysis of the key factors that states will need or want to consider in determining which school quality or student success...

2017 • General Topics: ESSA, Policy, Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics • Resource Type: Brief • Grade Levels: Elementary School (K-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
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Accountability Requirements for Subgroups of Students

Accountability Requirements for Subgroups of Students

This Update provides an overview of ESSA requirements for reporting data for subgroups of students.

2017 • General Topics: ESSA, Multilingual Learners, Policy, Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics, Students With Disabilities • Resource Type: Brief • Grade Levels: Elementary School (K-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
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High School State Assessment in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – Frequently Asked Questions

High School State Assessment in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – Frequently Asked Questions

This resource provides an overview of high school assessment requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), including information on the different assessment options that...

2017 • General Topics: Policy, Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics • Assessment Topics: Coherent Assessment Systems, Summative & Large Scale Assessment • Resource Type: Brief • Grade Level: High School (9-12)
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Scan of State Accountability Systems

Scan of State Accountability Systems

This Report looks at the indicators states have used in their accountability systems, including the indicators used for student growth and progress. In preparation for...

2016 • General Topics: ESSA, Policy, Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics • Resource Type: Brief • Grade Levels: Elementary School (K-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
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School Quality Indicators Scan

School Quality Indicators Scan

CSAI and the Center on School Turnaround developed a memorandum containing a brief overview of possible indicators states might use to measure school quality. As states...

2016 • General Topics: ESSA, Policy, Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics • Resource Type: Brief • Grade Levels: Elementary School (K-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
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Course Requirements for High School Graduation

Course Requirements for High School Graduation

CSAI conducted a review of the coursework that states are requiring students to complete in order to receive a high school diploma. For a summary of the...

2016 • General Topic: Policy • Resource Type: Brief • Grade Level: High School (9-12)
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