Measured Progress staff members are again presenting at the National Conference on Large-Scale Assessment hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers. More than 800 people with a professional interest in large-scale student assessment programs attend this conference. This year’s event takes place June 19 through 22 at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. Along with other presenters, Measured Progress staff will participate in the following presentations.
Monday, June 20
9:15 A.M. – 11:15 A.M.
Large-Scale Science Assessment: What’s Required and What‘s Desired? What’s Implementable and What’s Lamentable?
Presenter: Stuart Kahl
1:45 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
State-Level Alternate Assessments: Do They Have an Effect on Instruction?
Moderator: Rebecca Walk
1:45 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Classroom Assessment FOR Learning as a Foundation for Achievement Success
Presenter: Betty Edwards
Tuesday, June 21
8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Making the Switch: Operating a Large-Scale Assessment Program While Managing a Transition between Assessment Contractors
Presenter: Lisa Ehrlich
10:30 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Rethinking Technical Reports in Light of Standards-Based Assessments and NCLB
Moderator: Tim Crockett
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Evaluating AYP Classifications: Emerging Practices to Enhance Accountability Systems
Presenter: Carolyn Haug
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Applying Guidelines for Technical Documentation of Large-Scale Assessments to Alternate Assessments
Presenter: Sue Bechard
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Technical and Policy Issues in Using Computerized Adaptive Tests in State Assessments: Promises and Perils
Presenter: Michael Nering
Wednesday, June 22
9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Challenges: Assessment and English Language Learners
Presenter: Stuart Kahl
11:30 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.
Weaving “Considerations for Universally Designed Assessments” into the Test Development Process
Presenter and Moderator: Tim Crockett
Measured Progress also exhibits and sponsors an event at this national conference on large-scale assessment.
