Bryan Hemberg

Bryan Hemberg is a national expert in standards and assessment implementation, focusing on developing systemic capacity within and across education systems to improve teaching and learning practices. With over 20 years of experience in education policy and assessment, Hemberg partners with education leaders to implement meaningful reforms that drive improved student outcomes, foster educator growth, and promote greater equity in educational systems. As Director of the Assessment for Learning team, Hemberg leads WestEd’s partnerships with clients to build student and educator agency and continuously improve the use of evidence-based knowledge, policies, and practices for teaching and learning. Hemberg also leads WestEd’s Center for Standards, Assessment, and Accountability (CSAA), providing technical assistance, research, tools, and other resources to inform national and local policy and practice decisions about standards, assessment, and accountability. 

Hemberg’s journey in education began as a special education teacher at Dr. George Washington Carver middle school in Los Angeles, instilling in him a deep understanding of classroom realities and the importance of tailored, accessible learning opportunities for all students. He received a BA in psychology from the University of Michigan and a MA in special education from Loyola Marymount University.