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Westwood Heights to use incentives to boost test participation; district outlines engagement plans
Summary
District leaders said they will survey students and offer incentives (event tickets, PS5, community-service opportunities) to raise participation in NWEA and other assessments and will develop building-level incentives with student input.
District administrators and board members discussed strategies to improve student participation in assessments, including incentives and outreach.
Superintendent and building leaders described plans to survey students and pilot motivational incentives for NWEA and other assessments, listing example rewards discussed at the meeting such as event tickets, community-service opportunities and previously offered large incentives (a PS5) for targeted testing groups.
Board members asked building leaders to confirm incentive plans and to consult students about which rewards would motivate participation. Administrators said building leaders will develop specific incentives and report back.
