The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has partnered with Denali Daniels + Associates to host a series of discussions and information gathering activities to better understand the assessment needs of entities serving Alaska Native students. The project goals include:

• • • • • Fostering relationships with tribal entities and others serving Alaska Native students

        • Understanding perspectives on assessment use

        • Reviewing current assessment and data use and identifying needs as tribal compacting begins in Alaska

        • Documenting dialogues in a report that captures key barriers, issues, and needs of tribal communities regarding assessments