Assessment

Amy Nelson,
Director of Assessment & Accountability
(253) 530-1069

Linda McQuade,
Administrative Assistant
(253) 530-1070

Department Responsibilities

• Facilitate the administration and analysis of all required federal, state and district assessments. This includes the following:
  • National Assessment of Educational Progress - NAEP
  • Washington Assessment of Student Learning - WASL
  • Academic and Cognitive Abilities Test for the Highly Capable Program
  • Peninsula School District Reading Portfolio Assessment and Basic Reading Inventory
  • Math and Reading Placement tests for transition years
• Coordinate staff development opportunities in the area of assessment.
• Monitor federal accountability requirements of the “No Child Left Behind” act.
• Assist staff, students and parents in effectively using assessment data to set goals, inform instruction, and monitor student academic progress.