Educators

Growth Percentiles: Using CTP to Measure Student Growth

By ERB Team / December 8, 2024

ERB has introduced a new feature to score reporting on 360 Access called Growth Percentiles. While the CTP has always measured students longitudinally, Growth Percentiles now provide a convenient and effective way to interpret student progress. […] read more

Developing an Assessment Strategy and Plan for Your School

By ERB Team / November 8, 2024

When it comes to measuring student growth, independent schools should design an assessment strategy that works best for them, selecting the right combination of tools that align with their mission. Yet educational leaders not only have to decide what to assess and how often but also analyze and use the data. […] read more

Using Data to Measure and Analyze Students’ Social and Emotional Skills

By ERB Team / November 7, 2024

A high-quality K-12 education involves far more than learning the ABCs — or preparing for the SATs. In addition to academics, school is where students learn the essential social and emotional (SEL) skills they need to develop healthy, successful lives. […] read more

Bouncing Back from COVID: Key Findings from ERB’s 2023-2024 Assessment Data

By ERB Team / September 24, 2024

We recently reported on key findings of an analysis of our student learning data from 2023-2024 during a webinar with President Tom Rochon offering a comprehensive, multi-year view of student progress in independent schools, along with actionable insights to guide decision-making in the upcoming year. […] read more

Educator Well-Being: The Foundation of School Well-Being

By Jen Reisinger / September 13, 2024

Just as gauging student well-being is vital to an educational community, it’s equally as important to explore and prioritize educator well-being and teacher self-care. […] read more

Classrooms of Joyful Writers: The Importance of Writing Instruction and Where to Start

By Jen McPartland / September 10, 2024

Conveying a clear message, defending one’s point of view, and presenting new ideas in a creative form are all key aspects of developing your voice as a writer. […] read more

The Value of Interim Assessments

By ERB Team / August 26, 2024

Interim assessments give educators and school leaders the touchpoints they need to assess individual, class, and grade-level performance, allowing them to adapt curricula and offer additional support throughout the school year. […] read more

Educators and the 2024 Presidential Election: Prioritizing Student Well-Being in Polarizing Times

By Tom Rochon / August 22, 2024

Instead of avoiding discourse surrounding the U.S. presidential election, schools should stake out a higher ground rooted in their educational mission, writes ERB President Tom Rochon. […] read more

More Than Academics: The Value of Measuring Student Well-Being and Social-Emotional Growth in Schools

By Jen Reisinger / August 6, 2024

Why is it important for schools to understand student well-being and their social-emotional competencies? Mental Health Consultant Jen Reisenger weighs in on our blog. […] read more

Using the Check-In Survey to Enhance Student Growth

By Tom Rochon / July 29, 2024

ERB launched its Check-In Survey in 2022. As important as it is to monitor academic progress, the extent to which a student is able to learn fully to their potential will likely remain a mystery without also understanding how they experience the school culture. […] read more

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How to Manage Contacts in Member Profile

Managing your contacts within ERB’s Member Profile is simple and ensures that you and your colleagues are receiving the information you need from ERB. Go to https://memberprofile.erblearn.org/help-usermanage for a quick guide on the difference between […] read more

Updated WrAP Manuals Now on Portal

Updated manuals for WrAP testing are now available on the home page and under the Resources tab. […] read more

Updating ERB Communication Preferences

ERB member schools and new contacts added to your ERB account will receive critical communications from ERB. This includes the monthly Insights Newsletter and important program or account updates. If you would like to make […] read more

Explore ERB’s Professional Development Opportunities

Available Professional Development Workshops ERB provides professional development and speakers for schools, parent events, and conferences on a range of topics relating to data, insight, assessment, and social-emotional learning. Available workshops include: “Maximizing 360 Access” […] read more

ERB and EMA are excited to announce their intent to merge.