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Testing, Grades Measure Student Progress
 
State, district, teacher look at how a student is doing in different ways

Everyone wants each student in the district to learn. Teachers, administrators, parents, and community members all have the same goal. How can all these groups, and more importantly, students themselves, know if they are learning? That is where grades and testing come in.
Elementary report cards separate life skills from what students learn
The elementary report card communicates student learning. The district’s system makes sure that report cards are consistent within the district. A key feature of the report card is that students are graded separately on life skills like effort and cooperation from what they learn in academic subjects like math and writing.
Standardized tests – part of an overall assessment of student learning
Information about student learning and the performance of the school district is gathered from a variety of sources, including district and state assessments, and from the classroom teacher. Some of the major tests include the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills), a test used to assess reading proficiency in kindergarten through 2nd grade, and the WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning), which measures academic achievement against a state standard. The WASL is administered in grades three through eight and again in high school.
Parent-teacher conferences – exchanging information to support student learning
Regular parent-teacher conferences ensure that parents and teachers exchange information that can help both parties support students in their learning. Tips on preparing for student-teacher conferences and sample questions are included.
 
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