GOVERNING BOARD
Description
The Governing Board is a key entity responsible for overseeing the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessments. Its primary functions include establishing achievement levels for reporting results and developing frameworks that guide the implementation of these assessments. Committed to equity within educational systems, the Governing Board aims to ensure that the evaluations reflect a fair assessment of student performance across diverse demographics. Additionally, the Governing Board reviews recommendations made by various committees, thereby incorporating expert insights into its decision-making processes. This comprehensive oversight ensures that the NAEP assessments not only measure educational progress effectively but also address the equity and inclusivity needed in current educational initiatives.
Related Concepts
- NAEP — The Governing Board is responsible for overseeing and guiding the operations of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessments. Th…
- NAEP — The Governing Board oversees and directs the policies and assessments related to NAEP
- 2028 NAEP SCIENCE ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK — The Governing Board develops the 2028 NAEP Science Assessment Framework to inform and ensure fair assessments
- WESTED — The Governing Board awarded a contract to WestEd to facilitate the updates to the NAEP Science Assessment Framework
- NATIONAL ORGANIZATION — National organizations provided nominations for panelists to the Governing Board to ensure diverse perspectives
- PANELIST — Panelists are selected by the Governing Board to represent diverse educational perspectives
- PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD — The public comment period allows feedback that the Governing Board will discuss and consider in their decision-making
- NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS — The Governing Board’s policies consider the implications of the Next Generation Science Standards in their recommendations