There is no uniform standard for determining proficiency and with transitions to new assessments in many states, including Oregon, policymakers are in the midst of changing the criteria for determining whether a student has become proficient. (sciencedaily.com)
The California Gold Ribbon Schools Award was created last year to replace the California Distinguished Schools awards as the state transitions to new assessment and accountability systems. (ocregister.com)
As California gets ready to transition to a new assessment system, the state is set to rollout its Smarter Balanced Field Test starting tomorrow. (laschoolreport.com)