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
Learning Growth Among Students in CAIS Schools Before, During, and Since the COVID-19 Pandemic
Among CAIS member schools, however, student learning has made a complete recovery from the COVID disruption. Assessment data from the 2023-2024 school year shows that the pace of student learning exceeds pre-pandemic rates of growth, both in subject knowledge and in reasoning ability. […] read more
Learning Growth Among Students in SAIS Schools Before, During, and Since the COVID-19 Pandemic
Among SAIS schools that are also members of ERB, however, student learning has made a complete recovery from the COVID disruption. Assessment data from the 2023-2024 school year show that the pace of student learning fully matches, and in mathematics even exceeds, pre-pandemic rates of growth. […] read more
What’s New in Second Step® K-12 Programs for 2025–2026: Expanded Support, Deeper Engagement, and Tools for Impact
We’re excited to share major updates coming to the Second Step® digital programs for the 2025-2026 school year. These enhancements are designed to better support educators, engage students, and equip school leaders with tools for meaningful impact. […] read more