Beyond the Test: Designing Balanced Assessment Systems That Support Student Success

Effective assessment systems do more than measure learning—they support it. This session explores research-based best practices for building balanced systems that integrate different types of assessments to provide a comprehensive view of student performance. Framed by the purposes of assessment of, for, and as learning, we’ll examine how thoughtful assessment design can better inform instruction, guide intervention, and empower student ownership of learning. Leave with practical strategies for creating equitable, efficient assessment ecosystems that align with your instructional goals and serve all learners.