New Embedded Signature Assessments Pilot Helping Educators

An educational intelligence leader is putting better data into the hands of administrators, educators, and learners to empower them to make meaningful improvements with educator prep programs.

FREMONT, CA: A pioneer in educational intelligence, Watermark, has integrated Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity's Embedded Signature Assessments (ESAs). SCALE's ESAs are personalized, formative assessment tools that are embedded within the existing curriculum to develop essential skills for quality teaching.

Embedded Signature Assessments, when used in conjunction with Watermark's outcomes assessment solutions has more robust evidence of student learning to inform program improvement and provide data for accreditation. Two initial ESAs will be available for such Watermark clients to pilot, providing effective feedback" and "using effective questioning strategies. Upon the victorious conclusion of this pilot, all EPPs will have the chance to add SCALE's ESAs to Watermark. This pilot can better support programs in providing the kind of feedback that helps candidates improve and grow, while also gathering valid, reliable data as part of their assessment process. Development of ESA is grounded in rigorous theory and pedagogy, and each ESA aims to prepare teachers and students for the challenges of a changing world. ESA promotes equity and access for all learners to reduce disparities in student outcomes.

Watermark is a leader in educational intelligence, empowering better learning at institutions across the U.S. and beyond. The company is on a mission to put better data into the hands of learners and educators everywhere and empower them to make the connections and insights that will lead to meaningful improvement. Through its innovative educational intelligence platform, Watermark helps in developing a sentient strategy that encourages high-quality teaching-learning process.