Making performance assessments part of accountability

Authors

  • Billy Haun Virginia High School League (VHSL)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.26.3643

Keywords:

performance assessments, education policy, accountability, Virginia

Abstract

The purpose of this commentary is to describe recent efforts in Virginia to develop and use performance assessments, including the challenges that emerged during this process and key considerations for states that integrate performance assessment into their systems. Performance assessments can play an important role in preparing students for success and college and career, as described in Virginia’s Profile of a Virginia Graduate.

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Author Biography

Billy Haun, Virginia High School League (VHSL)

Billy Haun is the Executive Director of the Virginia High School League, after years in education as a math teacher, varsity football coach, principal, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning for Albemarle County Public Schools, and Chief Academic Officer for the state of Virginia. 

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Published

2018-01-29

How to Cite

Haun, B. (2018). Making performance assessments part of accountability. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 26, 15. https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.26.3643

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Section

Redesigning Systems of Assessment and Accountability