Positive assessments!

Time for some uplifting thoughts. For those not intimately tied to state assessments, there is little knowledge of the amount of time and resources involved in making sure that all of our students have the opportunity to demonstrate what they know on these important tests. Having directly participated in the administration of the reading assessment at the elementary level this year, I am certainly more aware than ever of the tremendous number of staff members and resources which must be focused on making sure our students have every opportunity to succeed. I have been truly amazed at both the dedication and tireless efforts of a number of our staff throughout the district to make sure our students have the best opportunities for success. While I have some philosophical differences with using single data points to describe overall student success, it is what we have to deal with and we deal with it in the best ways possible. So, this blog thanks all of our staff who have helped with state assessments. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and continue to help our students demonstrate just how much they have learned.