The Measured Progress Difference

It’s all about student learning. Period.

This statement reflects our mission, passion, and commitment to improving teaching and learning for all students. It drives everything we do and reflects the essence of the “Measured Progress Difference.”

“In the end, at the heart of the matter, it’s always about the children.” – Michael Ehringhaus, Director, Professional Development

FOCUSED

You might know us as a leading assessment company, but we’re far more. We’re your ally in school improvement and in closing the achievement gap. We offer customized assessment and professional development solutions at the local, regional, state, and multistate levels. In just over two decades, we’ve collaborated with clients nationwide on successful programs affecting millions of students. Our not-for-profit status enables us to focus on doing what’s right for our clients—and their students. Clients know we’ll provide the support they need. As one client noted, “Measured Progress gives us every opportunity to do the right thing.”

RELEVANT

Ultimately, learning is in the hands of each student and teacher. Clearly defining expectations and understanding what students have learned and can do are central to helping each student reach his or her potential. These are things we help our clients do. We adhere to a core principle: Assessment is a means to an end, not an end in itself. So we create assessment resources that provide information all stakeholders need to maximize student learning. And we help educators gain assessment literacy, including the capacity to use results from multiple measures, to foster student growth. 

“The intention of the company is, always has been, and always will be to impact how well teachers can help students to learn. It’s why we exist.” – Kevin Sweeney, Assistant Vice President, Research and Analysis

PERSONAL

Education is personal. So is our business. Shared goals, values, and passions enable us to forge lasting relationships with our clients, going far beyond typical business arrangements. The result: One plus one truly is greater than two. And we’re in it for the long haul. Why? One client said it best, “People at Measured Progress clearly have a stake in the outcome; it’s not just a job.” Sure, we do the big things right. But we also do all the little things that make life easier for our clients. They have ready access to our senior managers and technical experts, most of whom are educators and long-term employees. So our clients get the sound advice and valuable insights they need to make the right decisions, large or small. 

“Every relationship I have with a client is personal.” – Michael Ehringhaus, Director, Professional Development

RELIABLE

Education matters. Our clients know they can count on us, that we’ll do whatever it takes to get the job done right. At Measured Progress, our commitment goes far beyond accuracy, compliance, and timely, on-budget performance. We’re not satisfied until we meet—or exceed—our clients’ needs through solutions that really work. Our ability to reliably help educators and students succeed reflects every element of the Measured Progress difference. In the words of one client, “Measured Progress leads in expertise, stability, and caring, top to bottom.” 

“We care that the assessment is going to be viewed by real people; some of them are only seven years old and some are high-school age. For all of these kids, it’s a very real experience to actually be taking the test.” – Dona Carling, Assistant Director, Client Services

TAILORED

One size can’t possibly fit all when it comes to teaching and learning. Every client has a unique set of needs and resources. We tailor solutions that fit. Customization is part of who we are. Because we build flexibility into all of our systems and processes, the issue isn’t if we can customize a solution, but how. That means our clients get the support that is right for them.

“Development of a customized assessment requires, as a first step, a tremendous amount of listening.” – Amy Burkam, Director, Curriculum and Assessment

STUDENT DRIVEN

“The greatest source of pride is that we’ve preserved the small company orientation—the client and service orientation—but more importantly, the commitment to students and teaching and learning.” – Stuart Kahl, President and co-founder

Don’t you owe it to yourself—and your students—to try the Measured Progress Difference?