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This essay discusses authentic assessment strategies and practices from both an instructional leadership and teacher viewpoint. Instructional leaders who model formative-types of reflective support allow teachers to transfer that same knowledge into the classroom. Authentic assessment for learners provides the means for facilitating the novice’s journey to a more expert level of proficiency. Since authentic assessment is based on real-world experiences, learners explore meaningful learnings that have not only current appeal but also long-lasting benefits for future pursuits. Instructional leaders who plan, implement, and monitor assessment strategies and practices are better prepared to provide the support needed in order to assure its success.