🇺🇸 Washington State
Washington's State Board of Education is redesigning accountability with the Learning Policy Institute — building a system that measures inputs, outputs, and outcomes aligned to state goals.
Phase I is complete. The problem they haven't solved: what technical infrastructure actually measures those inputs and outcomes at the individual student level.
VERA's gap: this is exactly what VERA does.
Launch VERA-WAThe Redesign
Washington is building what every state needs — a continuous improvement system that captures more than test scores. VERA provides the verification layer that makes it work.
Completed in partnership with OSPI, EOGOAC, and the Learning Policy Institute:
The gap Washington is working to close:
VERA is the answer to Phase II.
The Partnership
Leading the accountability redesign with focus on continuous improvement rather than punitive measures.
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction — Chris Reykdal, now President of Council of Chief State School Officers.
National research partner providing evidence-based framework for inputs/outputs/outcomes accountability.
"Washington wants to capture more robust metrics addressing inputs, outputs, and outcomes. The problem: what technical infrastructure actually measures those inputs and outcomes at the individual student level?" The Phase II question VERA answers
Data Infrastructure
VERA connects to Washington's existing data infrastructure to provide the verification layer Phase II needs.
Comprehensive Education Data and Research System — core data reporting by all local education agencies. Student-level data on enrollment, demographics, and program participation.
Education Data System Administration — centralized web-based suite connecting state agencies, ESDs, districts, schools, and teachers.
Smarter Balanced assessments (ELA/Math), Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science, and alternate assessments for students with disabilities.
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee — synthesizes findings on achievement gaps across demographic groups.
VERA provides the verification layer that connects Washington's accountability vision to student-level outcomes. Contact us to discuss integration.
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