The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has developed a suite of resources to support districts in creating a comprehensive system of assessment. For Kentucky districts, a comprehensive assessment system drives continuous improvement by ensuring that each assessment that is a part of the system serves a clear purpose and provides meaningful information about student learning to support better decisions, more effective instruction and improved outcomes for students.

The resources include:

  • Model Curriculum Framework (MCF) Section 3: Comprehensive System of Assessment – This newly revised section of the MCF emphasizes the role of curriculum-embedded assessments as a core component of a comprehensive system of assessment and provides guidance for teachers, school and district leaders on using assessment evidence to inform instructional decisions at the classroom, school and district levels.