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Student-Centered Assessment for Learning (SCALE)

SCALE is a statewide professional learning, coaching, and technical assistance program to strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to design, implement, and sustain balanced (aka sensible) assessment systems that accelerate student learning.

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All Connecticut school districts completed the state's comprehensive audit of district assessments. The district-specific reports will be emailed to Superintendents in early March.

SCALE Project Pathway

2025-2026
District Assessment Audit Webinar Series

​Learn about the state audit findings and how to interpret and act on your district's assessment inventory report. 

2026-2027
SCALE Cohort 1

  • Includes a 2-day Fall Institute September 14-15, 2026

  • In-Person Coaching

  • District and School Leaders involved at select time points

2027-2028 and Beyond
SCALE Cohort 2

  • RESCs Lead New SCALE Cohorts

  • Statewide Impact

2025-2026: District Assessment Audit Webinar Series

All districts and school leaders are encouraged to register for a 2-part webinar series to learn about the state findings and how to understand, interpret and act on their District-Specific Inventory Reports. This multipart series kicks off the multi-year SCALE initiative.

Webinar 1 - Select one time​​​​​

AND

Webinar 2 - Select one time

The webinar series and the accompanying District-Specific Assessment Inventory Reports will support district teams in asking and answering questions such as:

  • How frequently are we assessing students at the district and school level?

  • Do we have a clear strategy for what, when, and why we assess student learning?

  • Do we need all of the assessments currently in place?

Resources

Tools, guidance, and materials to support balanced assessment systems.

Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs) are nonprofit, fee-for-service, public education agencies.Their mission is to provide quality, cost-effective education resources, programs, and services to the state’s public schools. The RESC Alliance exists to create greater access to resources and savings for all Connecticut public schools. 

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