Policies
The National Assessment Governing Board is charged with setting policies that affect the general direction and the specific development of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). All Governing Board policies are listed below. These policies govern which subjects are tested and the content and methodology of current and future assessments.
Assessment Development
Item Development and Review (PDF)
Reporting and Dissemination
NAEP Testing and Reporting on Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners (PDF)
Collection and Reporting of Background Data by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (PDF)
Guidelines for the Initial Release of The Nation's Report Card (PDF)
Reporting, Release, and Dissemination of NAEP Results (PDF)
Specifications for 2005 NAEP Reports
Reporting Schedule for 2005 NAEP Assessments
Achievement Levels
Developing Student Performance Levels for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (PDF)
Technical Methodology
Review of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (PDF)
Policy for Study of State NAEP Sampling (PDF)
Program Administration
Informing Parents About Participation in NAEP (PDF)
Prohibition on Using NAEP to Influence State and Local Standards, Tests, and Curricula (PDF)
Trial Urban District Assessment: Eligibility Criteria and Selection Procedures (PDF)
Improving the National Assessment of Educational Progress
NAEP 12th Grade Participation and Motivation: Preliminary Recommendations (PDF)
Redesigning the National Assessment of Educational Progress (PDF)
Resolutions
Resolution on Reporting on Preparedness of 12th Grade Students (PDF)
