ASSESSMENT: We use assessment tools to recognize student growth as well as performance in the core curriculum.

Sustaining: The criteria by which students are assessed are clearly communicated to the learning community. Assessment strategies integrate a variety of tools including: teacher assessment, self reflection, peer review, goal setting, data gathering/analysis, and reporting. Reports of progress include developmental progress and achievement aligned with the district and state curriculum. Assessment practices, data gathering and analysis drive planning and instruction.

Developing: The criteria by which students are assessed are clearly communicated to students and parents. Assessment strategies incorporate a variety of tools including: teacher assessment, self reflection, peer review, goal setting, data gathering/analysis, and reporting. Reports of progress include developmental progress and achievement aligned with the district and state curriculum. Assessment practices, data gathering and analysis drive planning and instruction.

Beginning: Criteria by which students are assessed are communicated to students and parents. Assessment strategies incorporate basic tools including: teacher assessment and self reflection,. Reports of progress include developmental progress and achievement aligned with the district curriculum. Assessment practices impact instruction.

Entry: Criteria by which students are assessed are communicated to students and parents. Assessment strategies are limited to teacher assessment. Reports of progress include developmental progress and achievement aligned with the district curriculum.

• Do I use a variety of tools for assessment?
• In what ways and to whom do I communicate expectations?
• How do the district curriculum and developmental standards guide assessment?
• What roles do student reflection and self assessment play in my classroom?
• How does teacher reflection guide instruction?
• How do reports help to individualize and refine instructional practices?