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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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Doctoral Dissertation (2015) Department of Educational Methodology, Policy and Leadership, College of Education, University of Oregon. The Relation of Kindergarten Entry Skills to Early Literacy and Mathematics Achievement. Irvin, P. S. RelationGrK SkillsToLiteracyMthAchvmnt_Irvin

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

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. Evaluating Growth of Sudents with Significant Cognitive Disabilities on Alternate Assessments. Tindal, G., & Nese, J. F. T.     EvalGrwthAltAssmnts_TindalNese

The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA), serves and represents more than 2,000 school administrators, managers and executives. COSA was founded in 1974 to give Oregon’s education leaders a united voice in helping to shape public policy, advocate for schools and speak on behalf of students. Linking Standards to the IEP for Students Participating in the Oregon Alternate ‘Extended” Assessment. Lenhardt, B., Tindal, G., & Farley, D.   LinkingIEP StandardsOrAltAssmnt_LenhardtTindalFarley