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Assessment & Accountability

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Turning Data Into Growth for Every Student

Mission: The Assessment and Accountability Department empowers SBUSD educators, leaders, and families by providing accurate, timely, and accessible student achievement data.

Vision: We envision an SB Unified where every student’s growth is understood, supported, and celebrated through meaningful data.

 

DISTRICT:

  • STAR Renaissance - Early Literacy, English Language Arts and Mathematics

  • Mathematics - IXL

STATE:

  • California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) - English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Spanish, Alternative Assessments

  • English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

  • Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

FEDERAL:

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

Chief Operations Officer
Steve Venz

Dubbed by Quincy Jones as “a beloved brother who is inspiring children to fulfill their dreams,” Steve Venz has been transforming public education for over 25 years. As the founding principal of Quincy Jones Elementary School, a nationally recognized Los Angeles USD jazz/arts-focused school in Historic South-Central LA. He later served as an Administrator for the Orange County Department of Education, earning the 2019 Vision & Excellence Award. During his tenure at Music Will, an education non-profit, Steve served as Chief Academic Officer/Chief Program Officer, leading nationwide initiatives, working with more than 300 school districts.

In addition, he taught as an adjunct professor in the Department of Education at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has been actively involved in various educational committees, including the Superintendent Transition Team for the California Department of Education, the Promise Neighborhood Grant Review Team for the US Department of Education, and the Superintendent Small Learning Communities Committee for the Los Angeles Unified School District. His work consistently promotes equity, cultural proficiency, and continuous improvement in education.

Since 2021, he has served as the Chief Operations Officer for the Santa Barbara Unified School District, focusing on district operations, strategic planning, and equity in student outcomes.
 

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