The Supporting Handbook is comprised of the research-based rationale behind current best practice, accompanied by useful tools that will enable the educator to implement change in assessment, evaluation, and reporting practices. "Successful organizations mobilize themselves to be ‘all over' the practices that are known to make a difference." (Fullan, 2008, p. 77)  We know that this handbook will make a difference to student learning.

The content of this handbook is offered to parents as an informative document to apprise them of the changes in assessment, reporting, and evaluation practices. In gaining insight into the 21st century classroom, parents can better support their child's learning.

"When parents are involved in talking about learning with their children, children achieve more. The more parents are involved, the higher the student achievement levels." (Henderson & Berla, quoted in Davies, 2008, p. 27)