This project examined student self-assessment knowledge, training, and application by building-level administrators in order to formulate recommendations for implementation. Guiding questions based upon background research fit into three main categories: implementing criteria required to achieve high-fidelity student self-assessment, valuing the importance of student self-assessment across grade levels and content areas, and defining perceived barriers to successful implementation of student self- assessment. A survey focused on these three areas was conducted to gather data from building-level administrators in Missouri public schools in the fall of 2020. Information was collected regarding 1) the level of resources districts allocated to student self-assessment, 2) student and teacher familiarity with self-assessment practices, 3) teacher usage of self-assessment in the classroom, and 4) knowledge of building level administrators regarding self-assessment. Researchers analyzed these data and devised four recommendations for student self-assessment implementation. Suggested sequential recommendations for implementation of student self-assessment in public schools include 1) the development of provisions and resources to prime schools for student self-assessment, 2) the allocation of resources to integrate self-assessment skills into teacher professional practice, 3) the extension of professional self-assessment practices to the broader education environment of the building, and 4) the full inclusion of student self-assessment at the district-level after previous recommendations have been satisfied. Further research recommendations include analyzing teacher perception of student self-assessment specifically, researching the barriers to implementation of this practice in more depth, and conducting the study again at a later date outside of the national COVID-19 pandemic. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]