Weston joins state SCALE work to reduce testing burden, protect instructional time

Oct 6, 2026

Superintendent Erica said the district will participate in the state's SCALE (student-centered assessment for learning) initiative to review and potentially reduce redundant assessments; she listed district proficiency targets (math 85%, ELA 88%, DIBELS 97%, science 92%).

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Erica said the district is "active participation in the student centered assessment for learning, initiative" (SCALE) to evaluate current assessment practices and identify opportunities to eliminate or reduce assessments that consume instructional time. "This particular project focuses on evaluating our current assessment practices to help us better understand where we might be able to eliminate or reduce some assessments and reclaim some instructional time," she said.

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