Create Balanced Assessments

Action Steps
for Superintendents and District Leadership Teams

• Form a leadership task force to investigate new, technology-based assessments that measure core subject mastery and proficiency in 21st century skills.
• Consider a pilot project with a partner in higher education to create technology-based formative assessments.
• Support teachers and administrators in making better use of assessment information to improve instruction and individualize learning for every student.
• Implement an alternative assessment program in your district's schools.
• Start a professional learning community with your teachers on formative assessments with experts in the field.
• Use technology to create student portfolios that move with students through their K-12 years in school and that they can take with them when they graduate.