Illinois Administrative Code
Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Part 26 - STANDARDS FOR ENDORSEMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Subpart B - STANDARDS FOR ENDORSEMENTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Section 26.440 - Assessment
Universal Citation: 23 IL Admin Code ยง 26.440
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
The competent elementary teacher understands and uses various formal and informal assessment strategies to support the learning of all students.
a) Knowledge Indicators - The competent elementary teacher:
1)
understands assessment as a means of evaluating how students learn; what they
know and are able to do in relation to national, State, and local standards;
and what kinds of experiences will support students' future growth and
development.
2) understands the
purposes, characteristics, and limitations of different kinds of
assessments.
3) understands
measurement theory and assessment-related issues such as validity, reliability,
bias, and scoring.
4) understands
how to select, construct, and use assessment and evaluation strategies and
instruments for diagnosis and prescription for the learner.
b) Performance Indicators - The competent elementary teacher:
1) uses
assessment results to diagnose students' learning, develop a student profile,
align and modify instruction, and design teaching strategies.
2) develops and uses a variety of formal and
informal assessments to evaluate the progress and performance of
students.
3) involves students in
self-assessment, reflection, and goal-setting.
4) maintains useful, accurate, and ethical
records of students' work and performance and communicates regarding students'
progress knowledgeably and responsibly to students, parents, school, and
community.
5) selects and uses
appropriate instructional resources and technologies to monitor and assess
students' progress.
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