This handbook is designed to serve as a resource for Alaskan district-level administrators in charge of planning, implementing and monitoring districtwide student assessment programs. The information is divided into 10 chapters, including: (1) aligning assessment with curriculum and instruction; (2) planning an assessment program; (3) administering assessment programs; (4) involving constituent groups in assessment decision making; (5) selecting appropriate tests; (6) interpreting and using test results; (7) testing costs; (8) reporting assessment results; (9) keeping records; and (10) integrating statewide assessment with local assessment programs. Each chapter acts as a separate document with several articles relating to the overall topic. Nine chapters have separate sheets containing checklists and questionnaires. Additional references are listed at the end of each chapter. (JAZ)