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

Title:	A Descriptive Analysis of State-Supported Formative Assessment Initiatives in New York and Vermont
Description:	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.
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Cover Date:	November 2011
Web Release:	November 22, 2011
Publication #:	REL 2012112
Center/Program:	REL
Associated Centers:	NCEE
Authors:	Josephine Louie, María Teresa Sánchez, and Charlotte North: Education Development Center, Inc.; Mary Cazabon, Daniel Mello, and Melissa Kagle: Learning Innovations at WestEd
Type of Product:	Issues and Answers Report
Keywords:	Assessment • formative assessment Outcome
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Issues and Answers Report, please contact: Erin Pollard.