State Solutions


Fact Sheet
Creating equitable assessments
At NWEA, we understand that data from the assessments we create plays a critical role in supporting student-centered instruction, and in informing the systems, policies, and investments that support equal opportunity for all students to learn. As we partner with states and the districts to create systems that positively impact all students, we apply an equity lens to test design, content development, and integration of accessibility and accommodations.
Topics: Differentiated instruction, Accessibility, Empowering educators, Equity, ESSA, Growth, Informing instruction, Innovations in reporting & assessment, Personalized learning, Policy & Advocacy, Response to intervention
Products: State Solutions


Fact Sheet
State Solutions from NWEA
At NWEA, we’re partnering with states to create balanced assessment systems that prioritize learning and teaching. It’s time for unified approaches that support educators in challenging every student, increase opportunity for schools and students to show growth, and drive the systems-level actions needed to foster educational equity. Reimagine assessment and accountability with us.
Topics: Equity, Growth, Informing instruction, Innovations in reporting & assessment, Personalized learning, Policy & Advocacy
Products: State Solutions


Case Study
One coherent system to drive action – Nebraska Overview
Learn how Nebraska Department of Education partnered with NWEA® to co-create a new, student-centered approach to statewide assessment by integrating district and state measures using an adaptive through-year assessment model. This comprehensive approach streamlines testing, prioritizes student engagement, provides timely instructional feedback, and accurately measures student performance over time.
Topics: Differentiated instruction, Empowering educators, Equity, Growth, Informing instruction, Innovations in reporting & assessment, Personalized learning, Policy & Advocacy
Products: State Solutions


Case Study
Connecting district and state assessments to increase impact – Alaska Overview
When district and state assessments feel disconnected, value and purpose are questioned. Faced with challenges, Alaska DEED partnered with NWEA® to create an innovative statewide assessment system that would enable districts to continue administering MAP® Growth while reducing overall testing and increasing the value of summative tests. Learn how Alaska shifted from a stand-alone summative test to a balanced system focused on teachers and students.
Topics: Differentiated instruction, Equity, Growth, Informing instruction, Innovations in reporting & assessment, Policy & Advocacy, Program tracking
Products: State Solutions


White Paper
Louisiana and NWEA: Creating innovative assessments to foster equity and deeper learning
Learn about Louisiana’s curriculum-aligned, through-year approach to ELA and social studies assessment, developed in partnership with NWEA and other partners to foster deeper learning and close opportunity gaps.
Topics: Policy & Advocacy, Equity, Innovations in reporting & assessment
Products: State Solutions


Video
Adaptive, through year assessment overview
With through-year assessment, districts and states can measure fall-to-spring growth as well as annual changes in summative performance. Plus, teachers receive both on- and off-grade level information in the fall, winter, and spring to inform teaching and learning.
Products: State Solutions