A Descriptive Analysis of State-Supported Formative Assessment Initiatives in New York and Vermont

By Josephine Louie (EDC), María Teresa Sánchez (EDC), Charlotte North (EDC), Mary Cazabon (WestEd), Daniel Mello (WestEd), Melissa Kagle (WestEd)

This study examines two state-supported formative assessment initiatives that promote a consensus definition of formative assessment endorsed by the Council of Chief State School Officers. It describes the primary components of the two initiatives and the strategies that state, district, and school leaders report using to support implementation of each initiative.

Contact Info: Josephine Louie (1-800-225-4276 x2883)

Published by: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast & Islands Order Info

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ISBN: REL 2012 112
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ISBN: REL 2012 112
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