7K. Communicates using a variety of communication tools to enrich learning opportunities 4. The two basic building blocks of sound educational programs are the Illinois Learning Standards and the School Code. Each program taught should be clearly linked with both documents to ensure a clear direction and a legal coordination. Each of the classes that are taught in a Regional Safe School Program needs to have a component related to assessments. Each Professional Development trainer should include with their presentation the assessment tool that is most compatible with their concept.
Assessment encompasses more than student information.
There are student assessments, needs assessments, and assessments of programs. There are a number of tools available and to take data and analyze how this affects the student and the program. The school improvement planning process is available to help programs assess their strengths, needs, and plan for improving that process. The teacher understands various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of all students. 8B. Understands the purposes, characteristics and limitations of different kinds of assessments.