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PCRC (February 5th – 7th, 2015, San Diego, CA)

The Pacific Coast Research Conference (PCRC) is for researchers concerned about teaching, learning, and schooling for students with mild to moderate disabilities. PCRC is a unique research meeting, characterized by intensity and informality. The meeting runs from Thursday evening until Saturday night; sessions are two hours in length. PCRC is distinguished by the high quality of research presented, an informality that promotes effective and vigorous participation and interaction, and an opportunity to discuss controversial topics or works in progress. Ascending…
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Presented at: PCRC (February 2012, Coronado, CA)

PCRC – (February 2012, Coronado, CA). The Pacific Coast Research Conference is for researchers concerned about teaching, learning, and schooling for students with mild to moderate disabilities. PCRC is a unique research meeting, characterized by intensity and informality. The meeting runs from Thursday evening until Saturday night; sessions are two hours in length. PCRC is distinguished by the high quality of research presented, an informality that promotes effective and vigorous participation and interaction, and an opportunity to discuss controversial topics…
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Presented at: NCME (May 1-3, 2010, Denver, CO)

NCME (May 1-3, 2010, Denver, CO). The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) is a professional organization for individuals involved in assessment, evaluation, testing, and other aspects of educational measurement. Members are involved in the construction and use of standardized tests; new forms of assessment, including performance-based assessment; program design; and program evaluation.     The invariance of the easyCBM® mathematics measures across educational setting, language, and ethnic groups.      Nese, J. F. T., Anderson, D., & Tindal, G.      Invariance…
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Presented at: NCME (April 9-11, 2011, New Orleans, LA)

NCME (April 9-11, 2011, New Orleans, LA). The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) is a professional organization for individuals involved in assessment, evaluation, testing, and other aspects of educational measurement. Members are involved in the construction and use of standardized tests; new forms of assessment, including performance-based assessment; program design; and program evaluation.     The reliability of CBM reading growth estimates for different student groups. Nese, J. F. T., Park, B. J.,      Kamata, A., Alonzo, J., & Tindal,…
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NCSA (June 22nd – 25th, 2015, San Diego, CA)

The National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA) is the premiere forum for assessment practitioners to discuss what is happening in the real world of educational assessment – what’s new, what’s going on at the state and federal levels, what works and what does not.New Research Findings from the National Center on Assessment and Accountability for Special Education (NCAASE). Tindal, G., Schulte, A. C., & Stevens, J. J., Elliott, S. N., & Nese, J. F. T.       NCAASE_EdPolicySlides_TindalSchulteStevensElliottNese

Middle School Math (Mid Math)

Middle School Math (Mid Math) – Originally measures were developed for the 2% population      (i.e., students performing well below grade-level expectations) and aligned to the NCTM Focal      Point Standard. New Middle School Math items (2,700) have been developed for 6th-8th grade      students (performing at or slightly below grade-level expectations) and aligned to the Common Core State Standards.      MidMthPresentation

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Alignment to easyCBM Reading

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Alignment to easyCBM© Reading. In the summer of 2012,      experienced teachers from a school district in Texas were recruited to participate in a formal study of the      alignment between the TEKS and easyCBM. The results of the alignment study in the content area of reading      are presented here, with overall alignment presented first, then more detailed results, by grade.      GrK-8TEKS_RdgReport_Irvin_ETAL

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Alignment to easyCBM Math

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Alignment to easyCBM© Math In the summer of 2012,      experienced teachers from a school district in Texas were recruited to participate in a formal study of the      alignment between the TEKS and easyCBM. The results of the alignment study in the content area of math      are presented here, with overall alignment presented first, then more detailed results, by grade.      GrK-8TEKS_MathReport_Wray_ETAL