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Evaluating Consequential Validity of Assessments Based on Alternate Achievement Standards
This presentation outlines considerations for examining the consequential validity of a state’s AA-AAS. It summarizes the literature on consequential validity, […]
January 14, 2008
Using Learning Progressions to Develop Strong Alternate Assessments (AA-AAS)
In this invited presentation to those working on a federally funded assessment project for students with severe cognitive disabilities, Gong […]
December 31, 2007
The Role of Interim Assessments in a Comprehensive Assessment System: A Policy Brief
This policy brief, written with the Aspen Institute’s Education and Society Program, provides a conceptual foundation to help state and […]
October 31, 2007
2007 Reidy Interactive Lecture Series
English Language Learner Assessment and Accountability: Critical Considerations for Design and Implementation September 27th – 28th Agenda Session I Setting […]
September 28, 2007
When a “Growth Model” Acts the Same as a “Status Model”: Lessons Learned
The presentation summarizes two empirical studies applying multiple growth models to common state data. Analyses found that growth models approved […]
September 24, 2007
Considerations in Designing a “2% Assessment” (AA-MAS)
Presentation on the 2% assessment (AA-MAS) at Alternate Assessment conference sponsored by U.S. Education Department.
July 25, 2007
Setting Alternate Achievement Standards
This draft report discusses the steps for developing alternate achievement standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities and provides guidance […]
June 18, 2007
Learning Progressions: Sources and Implications for Assessment
This presentation to the Council of Chief State School Officers discusses eight traditions that have specified developmental sequences, and can […]
June 18, 2007
Comparability of Assessment Results Across Years (Slide Deck)
This presentation on issues to consider when comparing results across years was delivered at the Council of Chief State School […]
June 17, 2007
Comparability of Assessment Results Across Years (Paper)
This paper outlines issues to consider when comparing results across years.
June 17, 2007