Attending school, participating in class, and demonstrating understanding are all essential components of student learning and building mastery. School communities must make every effort to ensure that Every Student attends school Every Day.
The Assets and Needs Assessment Tool was developed with the field for the field and can be used by any school to identify potential barriers to attendance and highlight community-based solutions to ensure every student attends school every day. Use this assessment to:
Shine a light on the assets and critical gaps in school communities
Identify SMART goals for the school's Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP)
How Does The Assessment Work?
Convene as a group to complete the Assets and Needs Assessment. The Assessment is comprised of four sections.
Receive an email with your school’s Assets and Needs Assessment Site Report.
Section One
Assess School Based Programs and Services
Section Two
Community Mapping
Section Three
Identify Critical Gaps and Assets
Section Four
Apply SMART Goals to Your CEP
Need Help?
The New York State Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at Fordham University will provide ongoing support to schools, including those that are interested in completing the A&N Assessment Tool and process.
For assistance, contact the Fordham University TAC help desk at:
Email: cstac@fordham.edu
Call: (212) 636-6100.
Instructions
Download the Assets and Needs Assessment toolkit here to get started, log and save your progress.
Click here to request and receive a link to your schools' own personal assessment. You will be emailed a link to access your school's survey. Log answers online to receive you're A&N Site Report.
View a sample of the A&N Online Survey, click here.