Assessment

Assessments are designed to determine the student's abilities and needs in relevant aspects of the curriculum and instruction. Educators need assessment tools to guide day-to-day instruction. Assessments  may range from classroom assessment practices all the way to district and statewide assessment programs. Also included in the wide range of assessment practices is ongoing progress monitoring which provides valuable information on teaching effectiveness, and is the basis for informed instructional decisions. A comprehensive assessment system, representing this range, is critical to the delivery of effective instruction.