more than the sum of our parts
The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and The Educational Records Bureau (ERB) are excited to announce their intent to merge.
We empower educators to make data-driven decisions, tailor curricula and instruction, and support school initiatives.
We support families in understanding student learning progression and outcomes.
What We Do
We support educators in thoughtfully and thoroughly tracking the entire student journey with our learning assessments and measurement tools.
Achievement Assessments for the Classroom
Designed to inform curricula and instruction, our portfolio of achievement assessments for Grades 1-11 covers reading, listening, vocabulary, writing, mathematics, and science.
Well-Being Survey + Social and Emotional Inventory
We offer a survey on students' sense of engagement and belonging and an inventory of social and emotional skills to get a more holistic understanding of the student.
Admission Assessment with the ISEE
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most predictive, trusted, and flexible admission assessment for students entering Grades 2-12.
why erb?
ERB is a not-for-profit member-based organization with a nearly century-long history of serving independent schools. We help schools, educators, and families to be a part of unlocking student potential.
whole child.
whole potential.
We are committed to understanding the whole student. With ERB's Whole Child Solution, schools can bundle our academic achievement assessments with our measures of social-emotional skills and student well-being at discounted rates.
From the Blog
Examining the Factors That Impact Social and Emotional Skills: Data from ERB SelfWise
The findings of an ERB pilot study of more than 2,000 students offer important lessons for educators and school leaders as they build and iterate social and emotional skill development programs. […] read more
What Data from the ERB Check-In Survey Tell Us About Student Well-Being at School
During the 2022-2023 school year, 14 ERB member schools piloted the Check-In Survey with over 2,000 students in grades 4-8. The study revealed both persistent challenges and powerful takeaways for educators. […] read more
The Distinctive Value of Independent Schools
Independent schools are non-profit, mission-driven institutions governed by a board of trustees and funded by tuition and charitable contributions. […] read more
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