National Assessment Governing Board

National Assessment Governing Board Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: Institute of Education Sciences Top organization: Department of Education Employees: 26 (members) Executive: Chair Budget: Address: 800 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 825, Washington, DC 20002, United States Website: https://www.nagb.gov/ Creation Legislation: National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act of 1988 Wikipedia: National Assessment Governing Board

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Mission The mission of the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) is to set policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as "The Nation's Report Card." NAGB aims to provide an objective, reliable measure of student achievement across the United States, informing educational policy and practice.

Services Policy setting; Assessment development; Oversight

Regulations

National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) oversees the NAEP, ensuring it serves as a nonpartisan, comprehensive measure of student performance. NAGB is responsible for setting assessment frameworks, deciding which subjects to assess, and establishing achievement levels that define student competencies at different educational stages.

Official Site

Mission

NAGB's mission is to facilitate a continuous, accurate assessment of student achievement by developing policies, frameworks, and standards for NAEP. This helps policymakers, educators, and the public to assess educational health and make informed decisions.

Parent organization

NAGB operates under the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) within the U.S. Department of Education, which focuses on educational research.

Legislation

NAGB was established by the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act of 1988, which mandates the board to oversee NAEP.

Partners

• Educational research organizations
• State education departments
• Federal education policy makers
• Educational advocacy groups

Number of employees

NAGB consists of 26 members, representing different educational stakeholders, including teachers, state officials, and members of the public.

Organization structure

The board includes:

• Educators (teachers and administrators)
• State and local school officials
• Representatives of the general public
• Curriculum and testing experts

Leader

The board is led by a Chair, elected by its members, who directs its activities and represents NAGB externally.

Divisions

NAGB functions through several committees focusing on:

• Assessment Development
• Reporting and Dissemination
• Policy and Procedures

List of programs

• Formulating assessment frameworks for NAEP subjects
• Establishing achievement levels
• Overseeing NAEP's administration and result interpretation

Last total enacted budget

The budget for NAGB is not publicly detailed separately but is part of the broader budget allocations for the Institute of Education Sciences.

Staff

NAGB does not have its own staff; it is supported by IES personnel.

Funding

NAGB's activities are funded through the U.S. Department of Education's budget for the IES.

Services provided

NAGB provides oversight, policy, and framework development for NAEP, ensuring assessments are rigorous and reflect national educational standards.

Regulations overseen

While not directly regulating, NAGB's policies significantly influence educational assessment practices and policy-making through NAEP.

Headquarters address

800 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 825, Washington, DC 20002, United States

History

Since its inception in 1988, NAGB has been pivotal in shaping NAEP, offering a consistent measure of educational performance, and influencing educational policy by highlighting areas needing improvement.

External links

• Official NAGB Website
• wikipedia:National Assessment Governing Board