THE NEW ACCOUNTABILITY ​

Beyond a single test.
Towards better measures of our students and schools. 

Please read the statement below by the MCIEA Governing Board:

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Changing how student learning is assessed with the use of teacher-created performance assessments in the classroom. 

SCHOOL QUALITY MEASURES

​​Expanding the assessment of school performance by utilizing a holistic framework with multiple measures. 

Consortium Partners

The Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment (MCIEA) is governed by a partnership of public school districts and their local teacher unions, joined together to create a fair and effective accountability system that offers a dynamic picture of student learning and school quality. MCIEA affiliate districts are those that use the various tools and resources developed within the consortium, which are free and open-source. Affiliate representatives may also serve on MCIEA steering committees. 

The MCIEA Approach

MCIEA brings together teachers, administrators, researchers, and teacher union representatives to build a better assessment and accountability system. As members of the consortium, districts receive: 

  • Teacher Professional Learning

  • Student & Teacher School Quality Surveys

  • Performance Assessment Resources

  • School Coaching

  • Cross-District Collaboration

  • Community Focus Groups