Iowa Assessments: Supporting Criterion-Referenced Interpretations in Reading

Every student has a unique story and a unique trajectory along the learning continuum. Educators seek a combination of proven and creative solutions to assess student achievement and prepare for the next steps. The Iowa Assessments metrics clearly and concisely represent where a student is at a given point in time and help to establish goals for future points in time. This series will address specific metrics and how they can be used to support varied interpretations.
Measuring student performance and growth are valid uses of the Iowa Assessments. The standard score directly addresses the challenges of measuring growth while providing stable estimates for goal setting. The Iowa Assessments also provide item-level metrics that help educators gain a better understanding of how students are performing on specific items associated with specific standards. This course will identify and discuss these metrics that best support the use of criterion-referenced interpretations in reading.

Iowa Assessments: Supporting Criterion-Referenced Interpretations in Math

Every student has a unique story and a unique trajectory along the learning continuum. Educators seek a combination of proven and creative solutions to assess student achievement and prepare for the next steps. The Iowa Assessments metrics clearly and concisely represent where a student is at a given point in time and help to establish goals for future points in time. This series will address specific metrics and how they can be used to support varied interpretations.

Measuring student performance and growth are valid uses of the Iowa Assessments. The standard score directly addresses the challenges of measuring growth while providing stable estimates for goal setting. The Iowa Assessments also provide item-level metrics that help educators gain a better understanding of how students are performing on specific items associated with specific standards. This course will identify and discuss these metrics that best support the use of criterion-referenced interpretations in mathematics.

Iowa Assessments: Supporting Norm-Referenced Interpretations in Math and Reading

Every student has a unique story and a unique trajectory along the learning continuum. Educators seek a combination of proven and creative solutions to assess student achievement and prepare for the next steps. The Iowa Assessments metrics clearly and concisely represent where a student is at a given point in time and help to establish goals for future points in time. This series will address specific metrics and how they can be used to support varied interpretations.

Comparison information is a key attribute of the Iowa Assessments. National percentile ranks allow educators to make appropriate comparisons at the region, school, and class levels. This course will identify and discuss the metrics that best support the use of norm-referenced interpretations in both mathematics and reading. The emphasis is on maximizing the usefulness of the information.

ACSI History, Mission, and Vision 2030

This onboarding course introduces new staff members to ACSI’s history, mission, vision, structure, and global impact. Learners will explore key organizational elements such as Vision 2030, the 3 Pillars, and ACSI’s departments, preparing them to articulate ACSI’s mission and engage with its goals. By the end of this course, participants will understand how their role contributes to ACSI’s mission and the global Christian education community.

How to Start a Christian School: A Flourishing Framework

Are you aspiring to start a Christian school? ACSI can help. For more than four decades, ACSI has guided the growth and development of hundreds of Christian schools. This course offers a research-based guide to the protocol for starting a Christian school according to ACSI’s Flourishing framework. It features video content, scriptural applications, measurable steps, actionable items, and additional resources to support you through each phase of your journey.