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El Monte board hears plan to use frequent classroom assessments to guide instruction
Summary
District assessment director Dr. Rudy Torres showed board members how classroom‑level common formative assessments (CFAs) and Para Assessment dashboards will let teachers act quickly on student needs; i‑Ready remains the district diagnostic with a five‑day window and guidance of about 90 minutes per subject.
The El Monte City School District on Oct. 20 heard a data‑driven push to move assessments closer to the classroom so teachers can adjust instruction in real time. Director of Instruction and Assessment Dr. Rudy Torres told the board that, beyond state and district diagnostics, the most actionable evidence will come from teacher‑led common formative assessments delivered through the Para Assessment platform.
"Probably the most important component of tonight's presentation are the classroom level data that's going to allow us to take action specifically around learning standards and…
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