CTB/McGraw-Hill's Acuity Assessment System Gains California Learning Resource Network Approval

CTB/McGraw-Hill's Acuity™ breakthrough suite of diagnostic and predictive assessments has been reviewed and approved by the California Learning Resource Network (CLRN). CLRN approval demonstrates that Acuity complies with State Board of Education legal criteria for learning tools, is aligned with California Academic Content Standards, and can be obtained by educators statewide to support student achievement.

"CLRN approval assures California educators that Acuity is aligned with State standards to support targeted teaching and learning," said Ellen Haley, president of CTB/McGraw-Hill. "With this approval, CTB's full range of technology products, which also includes Writing Roadmap™ and Yearly ProgressPro™, is endorsed by the State Board of Education for use in California classrooms."

The CLRN maintains an interactive Web site that enables educators to identify and select educational resources aligned to the State Board of Education standards, providing the vital information they need to make critical evaluations. Acuity's Math, Reading, and Algebra learning-based assessment programs promote success with robust, technology-enabled interim and formative assessments. Available on the Web and in paper and pencil, Acuity delivers targeted instructional materials to help prepare students for district and state exams and succeed in school and beyond.

Acuity is helping change the way educators utilize assessment data to transform teaching and learning, and contains the four elements of a comprehensive formative assessment: ongoing measurement, in-depth reporting, analysis of performance data, and resources for targeted instruction. In addition, CTB offers comprehensive professional development, implementation, and support services to help educators take full advantage of Acuity's capabilities and resources. For an interactive product demonstration go to www.AcuityforSchool.com, or call 800.538.9547 to schedule a live product demonstration.

About CTB/McGraw-Hill

As a leading publisher of standardized and standards-based achievement tests for pre-school, elementary, middle, high school, and adult education, CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC offers a broad range of assessments, software and services. CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC is part of the Assessment and Reporting group of McGraw-Hill Education (MHE), a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP). MHE is a leading global provider of print and digital instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 60 languages. Additional information is available at www.CTB.com.

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