Measured Progress Researchers to Present Findings on Students in the Gap

National Council on Measurement in Education 2007 Annual Meeting
April 10–12, 2007 · Chicago, IL · Inter-Continental Chicago · more information
Measured Progress presents:

Students in the Gap(s): Who Is Not Validly Assessed in Large-Scale Assessment Systems and What Do They Really Need?
Moderator: Sue Bechard

This discussion will identify promising procedures and recommendations for states to consider as they examine gaps in their own assessment systems.

Tuesday, April 10, 4:05–6:05 P.M., Room E2

American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting
April 9–13, 2007 · Chicago, IL · The Fairmont Chicago · more information
Measured Progress staff will participate in presenting

Inclusion and Accommodation in Large-Scale Assessment - SIG Business Meeting and Panel Discussion

Researchers from the New England Compact will present “Looking at Gaps in Large-Scale Assessments: 2% or Two Gaps?” This session will include findings from the Reaching Students in the Gap project and how these relate to current discussions about testing two percent of students on modified achievement standards. The AERA special interest group, Inclusion and Accommodation in Large-Scale Assessment, invited researchers to do a special presentation at the group’s business meeting.

Thursday, April 12, 6:15–8:15 P.M., Third Level, Chancellor Room

Council of Chief State School Officers National Conference
June 17–20, 2007 · Nashville, TN · more information

Measured Progress presents:

Students in the Gap: Understanding Who They Are and How to Validly Assess Their Learning
Presenter: Sue Bechard

This session will include information gathered during the Reaching Students in the Gap project, as well as results from a Montana pilot of an assessment based on modified achievement standards.