Assessment

Strengthen Assessment Together with Kent ISD!

Building assessment expertise that transforms teaching, promotes equity, and drives student success.

At Kent ISD, meaningful assessment is the driving force behind educational excellence and equity. We empower educators with the knowledge, tools, and support necessary to design assessment systems that recognize, honor, and adapt to the needs of all students. We foster assessment literacy that transforms how educators collect, analyze, and act on student learning data, ensuring every assessment strengthens learning opportunities and advances student success.

Our Goals

Building Assessment Literacy: Develop educator expertise in creating valid, reliable assessments that accurately measure student proficiency while eliminating bias and supporting diverse learners.

Strengthening Instruction: Transform assessment data into actionable insights that drive instructional improvements, curriculum changes, and personalized learning experiences.

Promoting Equity: Guide districts in developing assessment and grading systems that provide fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

Creating Coherent Systems: Develop comprehensive assessment ecosystems that integrate formative, summative, interim, and accountability assessments to support continuous improvement.

Advancing Data-Driven Decisions: Partner with schools to establish meaningful data dialogues that inform instruction and district-wide improvements, ensuring assessment results lead to concrete action.

Assessment Professional Learning, Services, and Supports

We provide professional learningand consulting services spanning assessment essentials, AI-enhanced tools, data-driven instruction, equity-focused design, and leadership development. From formative processes to standards-based grading, we help districts create coherent assessment experiences that serve every student.

Discover our comprehensive range of assessment services and support. 

State and National Representation in Assessment

Our assessment consultant actively participates in key state and national organizations, ensuring Kent ISD districts have representation in critical assessment conversations. Through membership and leadership in groups such as the Michigan Assessment Consortium, the National Association of Assessment Directors, and the Statewide AI Task Force, we advocate for district needs and bring the latest research and best practices back to our communities.