Sentences with phrase «educational assessment policies»

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We think that this represents gross neglect, and we compliment those states and policymakers who are trying to collect longitudinal data and base educational policy on a more careful assessment of the trajectories of children's intellectual progress over their school careers.

Koretz focuses his research primarily on educational assessment and testing, particularly when it is used as a tool of education policy.

Professor Dede's current research focuses on three areas: emerging technologies for learning and assessment, leadership in educational technology implementation, and effective policy for educational technology utilization.

Koretz's research focuses on educational assessment and policy, particularly high - stakes testing and its effect on schools, as well as the validity of the score gains.

Her interests lie in leadership coaching, the management of organisational change and improvement, educational policy, curriculum, assessment and school improvement.

Daniel Koretz is an expert on educational assessment and testing policy.

HDP courses cover subjects as varied as language and literacy development, educational neuroscience, prevention science and practice, early childhood education policy, assessment, gender and relationships, moral and civic development, and development across cultures.

Why the School «Accountability Movement» Based on Standardized Tests Is Nothing More than «a Charade» (The Washington Post) Professor Daniel Koretz quoted as expert on educational assessment and testing policy.

by Brett Wigdortz, founder and CEO, Teach First; Fair access: Making school choice and admissions work for all by Rebecca Allen, reader in the economics of education at the Institute of Education, University of London; School accountability, performance and pupil attainment by Simon Burgess, professor of economics at the University of Bristol, and director of the Centre for Market and Public Organisation; The importance of teaching by Dylan Wiliam, emeritus professor at the Institute of Education, University of London; Reducing within - school variation and the role of middle leadership by James Toop, ceo of Teaching Leaders; The importance of collaboration: Creating «families of schools» by Tim Brighouse, a former teacher and chief education officer of Oxfordshire and Birmingham; Testing times: Reforming classroom teaching through assessment by Christine Harrison, senior lecturer in science education at King's College London; Tackling pupil disengagement: Making the curriculum more engaging by David Price, author and educational consultant; Beyond the school gates: Developing children's zones for England by Alan Dyson, professor of education at the University of Manchester and co-director of the Centre for Equity in Education, Kirstin Kerr, lecturer in education at the University of Manchester and Chris Wellings, head of programme policy in Save the Children's UK Programme; After school: Promoting opportunities for all young people in a locality by Ann Hodgson, professor of education and director of the Learning for London @IOE Research Centre, Institute of Education, University of London and Ken Spours, professor or education and co-director of the Centre for Post-14 Research and Innovation at the Institute of Education, University of London.

Areas of Focus: education research; educational policy; high school dropout and completion, standards, assessments, and accountability; media and publishing

existing educational policies that can inform advocacy efforts for the inclusion of social studies performance - based assessment at the local, state and national level.

ACER draws on its expertise as a leader in educational research, assessment, and data collection and analysis to provide professional learning for educators and system leaders, policy makers, psychologists and human resources professionals, and others to support improved learning.

Linn (1998) has suggested that policy - makers have placed enormous emphasis on assessment reform because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to mandate, can be implemented rapidly, and is easily reported by the press, when compared to the type professional development and restructuring / reculturing of schools required to affect deep, second - order educational change (Fullan & Miles, 1992).

The educational policy and laws surrounding special education can often be difficult for parents to understand and when not explained thoroughly, the assessment and Individualized Education Program process can be intimidating.

The list of things that a new secondary teacher should know is vast - smatterings of adolescent development, pedagogy, content knowledge, college admission requirements, educational policy, assessment design, lesson planning, technology infrastructure, effective file naming conventions, study skills, cognitive science principles, cultural sensitivity, bureaucratic tendencies, statistical interpretation, and on and on and on.

Brian Gong most enjoys helping states and other educational entities solve complex, challenging problems of assessment and accountability design arising out of ambitious goals paired with tight constraints; lack of clarity about the underlying theory; dynamic interactions between many parts; disconnects between policy and practice; competing stakeholder values; or some combination.

We deliver actionable, meaningful research and development that advances the field of educational assessment and evaluation, promotes effective and equitable education policy, and improves evidence - based inferences.

The Policy - Level PLDs include policy claims, which describe the educational implications for students who attain a particular performance level on the PARCC assessPolicy - Level PLDs include policy claims, which describe the educational implications for students who attain a particular performance level on the PARCC assesspolicy claims, which describe the educational implications for students who attain a particular performance level on the PARCC assessments.

In particular, look out for policies on teaching the gifted and talented and those with special educational needs, discipline, teaching and learning, and assessment.

Influencing large - scale assessment and accountability policy to bring about positive educational outcomes

Charlie DePascale's work focuses on assessment literacy and the strengths and limitations of the use of assessment to support sound educational policy.

The Center is pleased to support an annual summer internship program advanced doctoral students in educational measurement and / or assessment / accountability policy who want the opportunity to work with the Center's professionals on projects with direct implications for state and national educational policy.

While ESSA was designed to reduce unnecessary standardized testing, the new educational policy requires that schools take an annual statewide assessment.

The authors draw on the latest research on assessment and education policy to provide a clear account of how the test works and to investigate PISA's influence on educational goals and practice in schools around the world.

According to James Palmarini, EdTA director of educational policy, the teams will receive web - based training in standards - based teaching and assessment strategies reflected in the 2014 National Core Theatre Standards.

He works with clients to uncover problems and solutions in complex assessment environments, promoting the understanding of the appropriate use and interpretation of assessment and assessment results to support educational policy.

The New ELL Toolkit — Potentially a Great Resource... but Beware of Misuse The U.S. Department of Education recently released a new, comprehensive English Learner Toolkit, which is a compilation of the latest research findings, current policy and resources or «tools,» such as sample surveys and assessments, for districts and schools to use in addressing the educational needs of their English learners.

My team is looking to bring NFER's 70 year track record in high quality educational assessment, analysis, evaluation and reviews — and successful policy and practice influence — to bear in meeting global education opportunities and challenges.

He is particularly interested in data - driven educational evaluation, policy - making & analysis, and decision - making systems in K - 12 education that apply both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, mostly using assessment test scores.

Takeshi's interests are in educational policy and assessment.

His recent research and publication interests have focused on the relationship between English language proficiency and content assessments, standards alignment, policy issues associated with Title III accountability, and applying growth modeling techniques to address key educational questions for English language learners.

Educational consultants use their knowledge to make recommendations related to instructional planning, curriculum development, administrative procedures, educational policies and assessment methods.

While our core work is in the areas of educational assessment and accountability, we often engage in related work to support our clients» goals and policies.

These improvements are necessary at all phases of the assessment process, but as this study indicates, the present policy is likely denying services these student need and violating the rights of these students to an equal educational opportunity.

Juan is especially interested in helping states and educational entities solve intricate problems in assessment and accountability design and implementation that often result from an intersection of policy, technical, and practical issues while navigating complex relationships between agencies.

Standards, assessments, and educational policy: In pursuit of genuine accountability.

TfAers in power positions enact authoritarian policies to usurp school board decision making, promote poor educational practices, and believe in a dogma of assessment that, under scrutiny, is fraudulent.

Focus areas of scholarship and research include: the use of digital tools for learning and assessment, fostering quality online learning experiences and relationships between students and instructors and educational transformation via policy and technology.

ACER draws on its expertise as a leader in educational research, assessment, and data collection and analysis to provide professional learning for educators and system leaders, policy makers, psychologists and human resources professionals, and others to support improved learning.