nexxus is your partner
Alignment Studies
Strong accountability and assessment systems depend on validity—and alignment is at the core. Alignment studies evaluate how well assessments measure academic standards, instructional goals, and policy frameworks. Nexxus helps states, districts, and organizations conduct alignment studies that are technically sound, defensible, and understandable for all stakeholders.
What partnering with Nexxus could look like
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Designing alignment study frameworks tailored to state or program requirements
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Facilitating expert panels to review test blueprints and items against standards
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Conducting statistical analyses to quantify alignment levels across grade levels or domains
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Producing peer review-ready documentation of alignment evidence for federal compliance
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Supporting vendors in demonstrating alignment of innovative assessments to state standards
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Translating findings into communication tools for stakeholders, including families and educators
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For state agencies, we provide the evidence needed for peer review and compliance. For districts and vendors, we offer alignment services that demonstrate the connection between standards, instruction, and assessments—building credibility and confidence in results.
Be Valid
Assessments must measure what they claim to measure. Nexxus uses established methodologies—such as Webb Alignment or expert panel reviews—to evaluate the match between test items and academic standards, ensuring systems are defensible and credible.
Alignment evidence is only useful if it can be understood. We create documentation and reports that explain results in plain language, helping policymakers, educators, and the public see the connections between standards, assessments, and outcomes.