The Board provides ongoing information on the uses and outcomes of educational testing for decision making purposes, paying special attention to groups historically underserved by the educational system .
Tests are powerful policy tools for educational improvement.
Tests can provide useful feedback on teaching and learning when they are developed and used properly. Tests can also lead to serious, if unintended negative consequences for students, educators, and schools. Because tests can have such positive or negative consequences, it is important to monitor their use in an ongoing fashion. The Board will gather, create, and synthesize information on testing from a variety of sources. This information will be provided to, among others, students, parents, educators, and policy makers to aid in educational decision making.