Assessment & Research

Amy Nelson,
Director of Assessment & Research
(253) 530-1069

Amy Nelson has worked in public education in Washington for over twenty years. She received a B.A. in education from the University of Northern Iowa, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Seattle Pacific University, and principal certification from Western Washington University.

Department Responsibilities

• Facilitate the administration and analysis of all required federal, state and district assessments. This includes the following:
  • National Assessment of Educational Progress - NAEP
  • Washington Assessment of Student Learning - WASL
  • Academic and Cognitive Abilities Test for the Highly Capable Program
  • Peninsula School District Reading Portfolio Assessment and Basic Reading Inventory
  • Math and Reading Placement tests for transition years
• Coordinate staff development opportunities in the area of assessment.
• Monitor federal accountability requirements of the “No Child Left Behind” act.
• Assist staff, students and parents in effectively using assessment data to set goals, inform instruction, and monitor student academic progress.

Linda McQuade,
Administrative Assistant
(253) 530-1070