Overview
Section 1 of Public Act 24-93 requires the Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive audit of the assessments that are administered to students by public school districts. The goals of this audit are to eliminate redundant assessments, discourage test preparation, reduce testing time, and maximize assessments for classroom teachers.
Based on feedback from district assessment staff and national experts, the CSDE has created a collection Excel form.
The completed audit Excel file along with a copy of the district assessment calendar should be emailed to ctstudentassessment@ct.gov by February 21, 2025.
Resources
- Assessment Audit Data Collection Webinar - (Webinar Recording) - January 21, 2025
- Assessment Audit Data Collection FAQ
Student-Centered Assessment for Learning (SCALE)
In response to the comprehensive audit of district assessments, the CSDE, in partnership with the RESC Alliance and the National Center for Assessment, is launching a new professional learning, coaching, and technical assistance program called Student-Centered Assessment for Learning (SCALE). SCALE is designed to strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to design, implement, and sustain balanced (or sensible) assessment systems that accelerate student learning. The SCALE multi-year program kicks off in March 2026 with a 2-part webinar series. Webinarattendees will learn how to understand, interpret, and act on their District-Specific Assessment Inventory Reports, which will be sent to superintendents in early March. Learn more about this effort by registering for the District Assessment Audit Webinar Series.