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This report focuses on one particular technical choice CDE must make when deciding which version of the SGP model to use in measuring student growth, namely whether these measures should be based on so-called cohort or baseline-referenced SGPs.

This document presents a set of classroom assessment principles intended as a resource for practitioners, especially school leaders and district and state policymakers. Together these principles articulate a shared vision for effective classroom assessment practices.

Link to Resource: Summary of Median Growth Percentile Analyses: Descriptive Statistics, Demographics Correlations, and Stability AnalysesAuthors: Benjamin R. ShearCitation: Shear, B.R. (2019). Summary of median growth percentile analyses:

By the ASPIRE Research Team. This paper outlines development of the Modeling Energy Flows Learning Progression and key indicators for each level of the learning progression. This learning progression is designed to directly support three-dimensional science learning by integrating the crosscutting concept of energy in systems and the science practice of modeling at each level.

Link to Resource:  The State of District-Level Interim AssessmentsAuthors:  Amy Burkhardt and Derek C. BriggsCitation: Burkhardt, A. & Briggs, D.C. (2018). The state of district-level interim assessments. Boulder, CO:

Link to Resource: The Relationship between the Learning Assistant Model and Failure in STEM Gateway CoursesAuthors:  Jessica L. Alzen, Laurie Langdon, and Valerie K. OteroCitation: Alzen, J.L., Langdon, L., and Otero, V.K. (2018

Link to Resource: The Relationship between the Learning Assistant Model and Persistence to GraduationAuthors:  Jessica L. Alzen, Laurie Langdon, Valerie K. Otero, and Derek C. BriggsCitation: Alzen, J.L., Langdon, L., Otero, V.K., and

Link to Resource:  Considerations for Adopting and Implementing Innovative Assessment SystemsAuthors:  Benjamin Shear, Elena Diaz-Bilello, Rajendra ChattergoonSuggested citation:  Shear, B.R., Diaz-Bilello, E., & Chattergoon

Link to Resource:  Learning progression project: Documentation of pilot work and lessons in the 2013-2014 school year. Authors:  Derek Briggs, Elena Diaz-Bilello, Fred Peck, Jessica Alzen, Rajendra Chattergoon, Abigail

Link to Resource:  Year 2 Denver ProComp evaluation report: Teacher retention and variability in bonus pay, 2001-02 through 2013-2014. [Click here for the Executive Summary.]Authors:  Allison Atteberry, Derek Briggs, Sarah LaCour,