ACE participates in Oregon's statewide standardized testing through the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC). According to the Oregon Department of Education, SBAC "is a team of states—including Oregon—working together voluntarily to develop K-12 assessments in English language arts/literacy and math called Smarter Balanced. These tests are aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and accurately measure student progress toward college and career readiness. The Consortium includes educators, researchers, policymakers, and community groups working to help all students thrive in a knowledge-driven global economy. Smarter Balanced members states educate more than 19 million students nationally. For more information about SBAC, click here.