Student Assessment

Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST)

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) conducts research on important topics related to K-12 educational testing. CRESST is affiliated with the Graduate School of Education & Information Studies at UCLA.

National Assessment Governing Board

The web site of the National Assessment Governing Board. The Governing Board is an independent, bipartisan group whose members include governors, state legislators, local and state school officials, educators, business representatives, and members of the general public. Congress created the 26-member Governing Board in 1988 to set policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) -- commonly known as the "The Nation's Report Card." In November 1997, Congress granted NAGB exclusive authority over development of the proposed Voluntary National Tests (VNT).

National Center on Educational Outcomes

The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) provides national leadership in the identification of outcomes and indicators to monitor educational results for all students, including students with disabilities. NCEO addresses the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.

Other Assessment Links

Assessment, North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
McREL Standards
NCATE Standards
WestEd Assessment & Standards Development Services

Teacher Certification Links

Certification Requirements for 50 States
NASDTEC Online
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
The Council of Chief State School Officers with links to State Education Agencies