Assessment and accountability systems are complementary components that enable schools to monitor, adapt,
improve and communicate their progress in educating students who are college- and career-ready, lifelong
learners. The United States is slowly moving towards a student centered, competency-based system of assessment
and accountability that will support this goal. Ideally, schools will develop and implement a balanced system of
summative, formative and interim assessments, both formal and informal, that promotes growth and improvement.