The Northwest Evaluation Association, a non-profit organization, engages in ongoing, supportive relationships with partnering school districts and education agencies throughout the United States.

With more than 3000 partner districts, NWEA fosters a community of educators that is dedicated to improving teaching and learning. NWEA provides products and services to measure and promote academic student growth and school improvement. These include accurate assessments, timely reporting, practical classroom resources, and ongoing professional development.

School improvement is our shared responsibility. Whether advocating for policy reform in Washington, D.C., or publishing groundbreaking research, NWEA is engaging the nation in the conversation about improving student success. With our Growth Research Database, the largest nation-wide repository of student test results, NWEA is positioned to help practitioners and researchers find proven answers to some of our most challenging issues.

NWEA believes:

• Continuous growth provides opportunity and challenge.
• Collaborative efforts contribute to mutual strength and vitality.
• Investment in developing local expertise and resources enhances student growth.
• Continuing relationships are vital to effectiveness.
• Credibility is built through quality products and responsive service.
• Thoughtful questioning and reflection are critical to creating the future.
• Contributing to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge expands capacity to improve education.