Fostering the Evaluation Capacity Building for School Improvement

Recent changes to the school system have made assessment an increasingly important tool for reflection and improvement. Moving away from a purely measurement-based approach means recognising the value of assessment as a shared process that can inform educational and organisational decisions. With this in mind, we have collected contributions presented at the VIII Seminar, “INVALSI data: a tool for teaching and scientific research”, held in Rome from 23 to 26 November 2023. This publication contributes to the ongoing dialogue surrounding the evolution of education systems, with a specific focus on evaluation, self-evaluation, and teaching innovation processes within Italian and European schools. The experiences and research presented all focus on the role of assessment and reflective practices in supporting the professional development of teachers and school leaders, improving teaching and learning processes, and strengthening the governance of educational institutions.
The volume therefore aims to facilitate dialogue between research, practice and policy for those engaged in rethinking schools as organisations capable of learning, evaluating themselves and innovating in a
responsible and sustainable manner.

Patrizia Falzetti, Technologist Director, is the Head of the INVALSI Area of the Evaluation Research, of the SISTAN Statistical Office and of the INVALSI Statistical Service which manages data acquisition, analysis and return about both national and international surveys on Learning (OECD and IEA). She coordinates and manages the process about returning data and statistical analysis to every school and to the Ministry of Education and Merit.