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Graduate Certificate in Classroom Assessment

Program Overview

Learn how assessments in education both support and hinder individuals in diverse groups. There are many biases to be aware of and overcome as we create more culturally inclusive assessments moving forward. We prepare students to be leaders in schools and districts who can advocate for change using data.

What you'll learn 

The Classroom Assessment Certificate is designed for educators such as teachers, administrators, coaches, program leaders, and curriculum leaders, who desire to learn how to develop, select, use, administer, and interpret educational assessments. The goal of this fully online certificate is for participants to become well-informed assessment designers and developers, critical assessment consumers, assessment evaluators, and advocators of reliable, valid and fair assessments for culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Students will: 

  • Develop quality assessments, whichprovidereliable and valid information for making instructional decisions at the classroom and at the school level. 
  • Become aware of the role of classroom assessment in the context ofhigh stakestesting and how it can help to maximize student learning and achievement. 
  • Become critical users of assessment instruments and assessment information.
  • Become users, developers, and advocates of assessments, which are fair, reliable, and valid for diverse populations.

Choose CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development 

You can trust CU Denver to provide an education that will prepare you for excellence in your career in educational research and evaluation. The university and school are recognized for preparing leaders of distinction who value educational excellence and social justice. Additionally, CU Denver’s School of Education and Human Development is counted among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” making us one of the top schools in the country. 

Program Description

What you'll learn 

The Classroom Assessment Certificate is designed for educators such as teachers, administrators, coaches, program leaders, and curriculum leaders, who desire to learn how to develop, select, use, administer, and interpret educational assessments. The goal of this fully online certificate is for participants to become well-informed assessment designers and developers, critical assessment consumers, assessment evaluators, and advocators of reliable, valid and fair assessments for culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Students will: 

  • Develop quality assessments, whichprovidereliable and valid information for making instructional decisions at the classroom and at the school level. 
  • Become aware of the role of classroom assessment in the context ofhigh stakestesting and how it can help to maximize student learning and achievement. 
  • Become critical users of assessment instruments and assessment information.
  • Become users, developers, and advocates of assessments, which are fair, reliable, and valid for diverse populations.

Choose CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development 

You can trust CU Denver to provide an education that will prepare you for excellence in your career in educational research and evaluation. The university and school are recognized for preparing leaders of distinction who value educational excellence and social justice. Additionally, CU Denver’s School of Education and Human Development is counted among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” making us one of the top schools in the country. 

CU Denver graduates earn more, build community, and make connections. Take the first step toward your future and join an inclusive community of learners while gaining the skills of tomorrow, today.

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