Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS)

The RI Criteria and Guidance for a Comprehensive Assessment System document can be viewed and downloaded below. The tools are intended for use in partnership with this document and as part of a collaborative process guided by the district or LEA.  Please note that the 'Criteria and Guidance' PDF and Appendices C-G contain the Sources section from the Full Document for referencing footnotes.

• Full Document – Full document, including PDF versions of tools and the appendices.

Document Sections:

• Criteria and Guidance [PDF, 1.2MB]
  • Background and Rationale; 
  • Purposes of Assessment; 
  • Types of Assessment; 
  • Developing and Selecting Assessments; 
  • Interpreting and Communicating Data; 
  • Suggested Next Steps
• Example of Tool from Guidance Document [PDF, 556KB]
• Appendix A: Assessment Matrix/Map Tool [XLS, 46KB]
• Appendix B:  Considerations for Interim and Summative Assessments – Tool for considering whether or not an assessment is appropriate for district needs and capabilities.
• Appendix C:  Best Practices in Reading and Writing Assessment...under revision
• Appendix D:  Best Practices in Mathematics Assessment [PDF, 800KB]
• Appendix E:  Best Practices in Science Assessment [PDF, 798KB]
• Appendix F:  Best Practices in Social Studies Assessment [PDF, 716KB]
• Appendix G:  Best Practices in Early Childhood Assessment [PDF, 711KB]  
• Self-Assessment Tool for Awareness, Planning, Support, and Practices [XLS, 117KB]

Additional Resources

• Professional Development Online Modules on the Formative Assessment Process – Project Overview Flyer [PDF, 135KB]
• CASe Study:  Coventry, January 2012
  In an effort to highlight successes and encourage learning from each other, RIDE has developed a CASe Study to show how one district has approached this work.  In the accompanying presentation to the Coventry School Committee in January 2012, Assistant Superintendent Jim Erinakes and Professional Development Coordinator Amy Anzalone describe the process of developing their elementary assessment system and many of its key features.
  • CASe Study [PDF, 187KB]
  • Video of the presentation

Monthly webinar hosted by the Office of Instruction, Assessment & Curriculum on creating a Comprehensive Assessment System and other topics related to assessment.

ALL Webinars have been recorded and posted to this site for future reference and use within your schools/districts. Click the date to download / view the recorded webinar through Windows Media Player.

Trouble viewing a webinar? You may need to download and install a codec. The GoToMeeting codec allows you to watch recorded meetings using Windows Media Player 9 or higher without subscribing to GoToMeeting.