 QPA can support schools and districts in implementing the Common Core State Standards(CCSS). CCSS requires a greater focus on 21st Century skills of critical thinking, synthesis and analysis, problem solving, communication, and technology, all college- and career-ready skills that are best assessed through high quality performance assessments. The following tools support implementation: · Common Core-aligned performance assessments in ELA · Common Core-aligned performance assessments scoring sessions · QPA assessment literacy professional development · Common Core and State Standards Alignment · QPA Common Core ELA Quality Performance Assessment summer institute · QPA Assessment task validation workshops
Contact us to learn more about how we can help your school/district implement the Common Core State Standards. "Teacher- led assessment systems are the most effective way to ensure that our students will learn the skills outlined by the Common Core State Standards through curriculum alignment, authentic student learning, and meaningful assessments." Quality Performance Assessment: Harnessing the Power of Teacher and Student Learning To be released in February 2012 |
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