JK Educational Associates, Inc. is an educational consulting firm founded by Jim and Keni Cox, which specializes in educational accountability. The primary emphases include testing, evaluation and leading educational change. Their web site is also a great source of information and help. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. Analysis of current student performance data and creation of short and long range goals are a part of the model.
Parents can download sample tests by grade level and subject.
Teachers can test students and keep assessment results. Currently available to Los Angleses County schools only. It is a useful tool for administrators for discussion and for determining trends. In the near future, the Tools for Accountability will be providing a tookit on this site that includes models and examples for collecting and using data in decision-making.