Many states and school districts are unaware of QTI and the many benefits that stem from full adoption of the standard. At the state level, the benefits of QTI from an accessibilty standpoint are clear in that it enables all students to test online. At the district level, however, schools are not required to assess all students using the same platform. This is one key difference between district and state assessment systems. Nevertheless, from an interoperability standpoint, the benefits of QTI adoption the district level, like the state level, are clear in that it can enable districts to share test items between platforms: increasing quality while decreasing cost. In this open discussion, vendors, states, and districts will brainstorm ideas on how best to engage more districts and states in adopting QTI. What are the roadblocks and where are the opportunities? We will also hear from states and districts who are already engaged and can share best practices.
