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Refining Statewide School Accountability Systems: Lessons From Innovative State Approaches Under ESSA
This report explores how states are expanding and refining school accountability systems beyond ESSA, highlighting innovative approaches and case studies that connect policy, practice, and improved student outcomes.
Building Effective Assessment Systems Aligned With LEA Teaching and Learning Goals
Learn about the key elements of coherent and effective assessment systems and how local education agency (LEA) leaders can align these systems with their vision for teaching and learning.
Effective Assessment Systems That Support Positive Outcomes for Students With Disabilities
Explore how to design supportive, coherent, and effective assessment systems that support positive outcomes for students with disabilities. Learn more about evidence-based strategies and practical tools to ensure assessments are aligned with curricula, standards, and your district goals to drive meaningful learning for all learners.
Amplifying Student Agency and Learning Through Formative Assessment
Explore the roles leaders, coaches, and teachers play that nurture student agency and build collaborative learning environments through daily formative assessment routines.
What Leaders Need to Know About Science Assessments
Districts across the country are adopting assessments to improve student outcomes. But what are the ingredients that transform a test into an instrument for strengthening…
Strengthening Literacy Routines in Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts
Explore how metacognitive routines can elevate disciplinary literacy and learning in social studies, English Language Arts, and science for all students. Discover practical tools to help students explicitly reflect on their thinking as they build academic confidence and engage more deeply with complex texts, scientific inquiry, and the writing process.
Systems Reviews: Building Coherence, Increasing Efficiency, and Improving Workflow at State Educational Agencies
Drawing on decades of expertise in capacity building, technical assistance, and systems improvement, WestEd partners with SEA leaders to ensure provide a structured framework that is data-driven, actionable, and impactful.
Let’s Talk AI: Ethics, Data, and Policy
In this recorded webinar, learn about the challenges, successes, and essential considerations for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that aligns with your organization’s values and responsibilities.
Leading Inclusive, Coherent, and Effective Assessment Systems: Closing Opportunity and Outcome Gaps for Students With Disabilities
This guide addresses the critical need to improve educational experiences and outcomes for students with disabilities by fostering inclusive, coherent, and effective local assessment systems.
Science Is Coming to the California Dashboard: What Administrators, School Leaders, Assessment Coordinators, and Data Analysts Need to Know
This essential guide for California assists educators in preparing for the integration of science performance data into the California School Dashboard. Starting with the 2025…
