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MISSION STATEMENT

The primary purpose of the AZ/TLA Consortium is to develop the expertise of members regarding performance-based teaching, learning, and assessment, and related educational practices which includes research, product development and staff development activities.

BELIEF STATEMENTS

Members of the AZ/TLA Consortium Believe That:

• Educational professionals are committed to continuous growth for themselves and all learners.
  
• Collective wisdom and collaborative efforts enhance professional growth.
  
• Curriculum guides instruction and assessment.
  
• Performance assessments allow students to demonstrate what they know and can do.
  
• Multidimensional assessment is necessary to address complexity and diversity of learners.
  
• Effective instruction is student centered.
  
• The quality of curriculum, instruction, and assessment is improved through their interaction and alignment.