When Delta Academy faced possible school closure due to low ELA scores, leaders found the issue was not reading but writing. By aligning writing instruction and assessment, their students achieved double-digit ELA gains in 1 year. Middle school principal Austin Congleton shares how.
WestEd’s professional learning helps educators build and sustain rigorous, high-quality teaching, improve literacy and writing instruction, and better support Multilingual Learners and all students.
Well-designed assessment systems can meaningfully improve outcomes for students with disabilities, who currently face instructional and disciplinary barriers reflected in NAEP gaps of 28-40 points. Discover four strategies for designing assessment systems that meet the needs of all learners.
Early literacy assessments play a critical role in helping educators identify students who may need extra support in mastering foundational reading skills. Assessment expert Matt Brunetti explains why they must be used thoughtfully to guide instruction and support every young learner’s path to reading success.
WestEd assessment experts will lead sessions on early literacy screeners, school improvement through accountability systems, and practical AI tools for identifying students who need support. They will also share recent research on generative AI and what it means for educators and school leaders.
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Assessment works best when the data provide insights that drive better decisions. These three recent resources show how to make assessments more useful, from improving systems to strengthening classroom practices and designing assessments that are more effective.
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