States have implemented comprehensive bias review procedures. Assessment results should be reported both for all students together and with disaggregated data for sub-populations. Multiple methods of assessment are provided to students to meet needs based on different learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Students are provided an adequate opportunity to learn about the assessment. States have requirements for beginning teachers and administrators to be knowledgeable about assessment, including appropriate classroom practices.
States provide sufficient professional development in assessment, including in classroom assessment.
States survey educators about their professional development needs in assessment and evaluate their competence in assessment. Teachers and other educators are involved in designing, writing and scoring assessments. Parents and community members are educated about the kinds of assessments used and the meaning and interpretation of assessment results. Reports should be available in languages other than English if a sizeable number or significant percentage of the student population come from homes where another language is commonly used. The assessment system is regularly reviewed.