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Where Educational Measurement Policy Is Now, How We Got Here, and Where it May be Going: Implications for Graduating Scholars
This 2012 NCME presentation provides an introduction to recent national educational policies and identifies associated measurement issues and other implications […]
April 15, 2012
Transitioning English Language Learners in Massachusetts: An Exploratory Data Review
This paper explores several questions about students who are English language learners (ELLs) in Massachusetts. For how many years is […]
April 15, 2012
Using Validity Arguments to Evaluate the Technical Quality of Local Assessment Systems
This paper, presented at AERA in April 2012, outlines an approach for validating local assessments. It provides a framework intended […]
April 12, 2012
The Wyoming Comprehensive Accountability Framework: Part 1
This report documents the framework and design of Wyoming’s educational accountability systems. It was produced by the Wyoming Select Committee […]
January 31, 2012
Learning Progressions Frameworks Designed for Use With the Common Core State Standards
This document was developed in 2010-2011 by national content experts, researchers, and master teachers from across the U.S., using empirical […]
November 30, 2011
Student Growth Percentiles and Shoe Leather
Professor Bruce D. Baker recently published a critique of The Colorado Growth Model and its use of Student Growth Percentiles […]
September 29, 2011
2011 Reidy Interactive Lecture Series
Using Multiple Measures to Enhance Validity and Reliability September 22nd – 23rd Multiple Measures, Multiple UsesMultiple Measures, Multiple Uses PresentationMultiple […]
September 23, 2011
Approaches and Considerations for Incorporating Student Performance Results From Non-Tested Grades and Subjects Into Educator Effectiveness Determinations
This paper provides a comprehensive framework and discussion of the challenges of validly assessing student performance in non-tested subjects and […]
September 6, 2011
A Survey of Approaches Used to Evaluate Educators in Non-Tested Grades and Subjects
This paper provides the results of scan of states’ and districts’ approaches to evaluating educators in non-tested subjects and grades.
June 1, 2011
Some Thoughts About Comparability Issues With “Common” and Uncommon Assessments
This document helps to reveal and clarify for policymakers many of the issues involved in comparing the performance of students, […]
March 24, 2011