Welcome to the Wentzville Assessment Department!

  • What is the purpose of assessment? 

    The three main purposes of assessment are to expose thinking, promote growth conversations, and produce evidence of proficiency. 

    Things to remember about assessments:

    • There is always a young person on the other side of the assessment.
    • There will always be an emotional response to any assessment given.
    • Students often relate their self-worth on how they perform on assessments.
    • How we respond to students’ assessments can make or break their hope, efficacy, and achievement.  

    When we are assessing students we should always be able to answer these three questions. 

    • Why are we assessing this?
    • Who will use the results of this assessment?
    • How will the assessment data be used to improve teaching and learning?

  • Dr. Jill Klahn Smith
    Director of Assessment, Data, and School Improvement 
    jillklahnsmith@wsdr4.org
    1 Campus Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385
    636.332.3751  Ext. 22349

    Kathryn VanderPloeg
    Assessment Coach
    kathrynvanderploeg@wsdr4.org
    1 Campus Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385
    636.332.3751  Ext. 22349