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Karen Matteson is an instructional coach for the Cortland Enlarged City School District in Cortland, New York. She is passionate about student and adult learning, building strong collaborative teams, and coaching for an unwavering commitment to learning for all.

Jayne Holck has more than three decades of educational experience, including 20 years as a building principal. She has a passion for school improvement and facilitating data-driven processes that result in high levels of learning.

Ava Hogan-Chapman, EdD, has over 25 years of experience in education focused on educator growth and student achievement. She has served as an elementary school teacher, alternative education instructor, homeschool educator, associate professor, and behavior coach.

Whether you are well versed in writing proficiency scales or are seeking practical guidance on classroom assessment that best supports student learning, this book will help you design standards-based assessments that provide meaningful data to inform your next steps in the instructional cycle.

Eric Atuahene, EdD, is a dedicated educational leader known for his commitment to student achievement, instructional excellence, and collaborative school culture. Dr. Atuahene has consistently championed equity, innovation, and data-informed decision making to drive academic success. His leadership is grounded in fostering trust, accountability, and continuous growth among educators and students alike. Holding a doctorate in education, Dr. Atuahene combines scholarly expertise with practical leadership to create impactful, sustainable change in educational settings.

NeCole Hernandez serves as principal of Ashgrove Elementary in Wyoming. With 25 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator, she is committed to instructional leadership, collaboration, and establishing reliable schoolwide systems.

Richard Medina is a special education administrator for the Exceptional Learners Collaborative, which serves four school districts in Lake County, Illinois. His work focuses on providing individualized, high-quality services and support to a variety of special education students.

John Darnell is the principal at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Throughout his career, he worked across the state of Kentucky in both urban and rural schools as a social studies teacher and principal.

Rob Feltner is the regional executive director for Lake County Schools in Florida. An educator for more than 28 years, he has been an elementary school teacher, assistant principal, and high school principal.

Jackie Ramsay-Tolman, MEd, is the director of learning and instructional impact for the Essex Westford School District in Vermont. As a former classroom teacher, special educator, and principal, she brings deep knowledge, passion, and empathy to her work.