This working document, a report of the January 2008 symposium on assessment, evaluation, and reporting, describes the Ontario Ministry of Education's initiative to update, consolidate, coordinate and clarify policy for assessing, evaluating and reporting student achievement in Grades Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Introductory remarks -- The purpose of assessment and evaluation -- Eleven guiding principles -- The achievement chart -- Grading and reporting -- Assessing learning skills -- Late and missed assignments -- Students with special education needs : modifications and accommodations -- English language learners : modifications and accommodations -- Credit recovery -- Outstanding issues -- Future work : process and timelines.