ACCELERATE: Assessment Principles for Best Practice

April 6, 2026
2:00-3:00pm ET / 1:00-2:00pm CT / 12:00-1:00pm MT / 11:00am-12:00pm PT

Online via Zoom. 

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The Principles of Good Practice in Assessment, originally articulated by the American Association for Higher Education (AAHE), have long guided meaningful, equitable, and effective assessment in higher education. Yet, as institutions respond to shifting student needs, rapid technological advancements, and growing calls for accountability and inclusion, these principles required a fresh look. Enter ACCELERATE: Assessment Principles for Best Practice, a reimagined framework developed by a team of assessment professionals. Together, these principles provide a future-facing foundation to guide our work:

A: Aligned Purposefully
C: Continuously Cultivating
C: Collaborative and Co-Creative
E: Equity and Empowerment-Motivated
L: Learning-Centered
E: Energized by Expertise
R: Responsiveness-Oriented
A: Action-Driven
T: Transparent & Trustworthy
E: Enduring and Evolving

This interactive conversation, happening during National Assessment Week, will bring together scholars, practitioners, and leaders in assessment and learning to explore how ACCELERATE is being interpreted, implemented, and innovated across diverse educational contexts.