Assessment & Accountability

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The guiding principles listed below provide the basis for the Poway Unified School District's policies and practices regarding assessment and evaluation. These guiding principles provide a focus for decision making around assessment instruments, practices, and the use of results. For more information see the District's Comprehensive Assessment Plan.

1. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #1 The essential purpose of assessment is the improvement of student learning.
2. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #2 Assessment must provide a comprehensive picture of student achievement
3. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #3 Assessment must measure student growth over time
4. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #4 Assessment must be valid and reliable
5. GUIDING PRINCIPLE #5 Assessment data must be responsibly and efficiently collected and managed