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AERA (April 8th – April 12th, 2016, Washington, DC) The American Educational Research Association (AERA), founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. Interventions Being Implemented in Response to Intervention: A Snapshot of the Nation. Alonzo, J., & Tindal, G. RTI InterventionsBeingImplemented_AlonzoTindal Comparing Passage Lengths and Human vs. Speech Recognition Scoring or Oral Reading Fluency. Nese, J. F. T.,…
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NCME (April 7th – 11th, 2016, Washington, DC) 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. Cohort and Content Variability in Value-Added Model School Effects. Anderson, D., & Stevens, J. J. CohortContentVariability_AndersonStevens Modeling NCTM and CCSS 5th Grade Math Growth…
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CEC (April 4th – 6th, 2014, Philadelphia, PA) 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. Critical Issues in Studying Growth on State Tests for Students with Disabilities. (Paper Presentation). Tindal, G., Stevens,…
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COSA Fall Conference for Special Education Administrators  (October 1st, 2014, Eugene, OR) 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 the Common Core and Science State Standards to the IEP for Students Participating in the Oregon Alternate ‘Extended” Assessment. Lenhardt, B.,…
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easyCBM User Forum Conference (Oct. 6th – 7th, 2014, Eugene, OR) easyCBM User Conference Agenda   easyCBM User Conference Agenda_BRT easyCBM User Conference.   easyCBM User Conference_BRT easyCBM: Historical Overview. Alonzo, J. easyCBM Historical Overview_Alonzo easyCBM Norms Development. Saven, J. L. easyCBM Norms Deveopment_Saven easyCBM Beginning Reading and Interventions. Sáez, L. easyCBM BeginRdgAndInterventions_Sáez Pre-K/Kindergarten Assessment & Data Use Case Studies. Sáez, L. Pre-K/KindergartenAssmntDataUseCaseStudies_Sáez Growth in easyCBM. Neese, J.F.T.   Growth In easyCBM_Neese Measuring Oral Reading Fluency: CORE. Neese, J.F.T. MeasuringOralReadingFluencyCORE_Neese easyCBM Test Item…
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PCRC (February 6th – 9th, 2014, Coronado, 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…
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AERA (April 3rd – 7th, 2014, Philadelphia, PA). The American Educational Research Association (AERA), founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. Gaining a Better Understanding of Beginning Reading Skill Development Across Kindergarten Learners: A Growth Mixture Model Approach (Paper Presentation). Sáez, L., Lai, C.F., Alonzo, J., and Tindal, G. BeginningReadingSkillDevelopment_Sáez_Lai_Alonzo_Tindal

NCME (April 4th – 6th, 2014, Philadelphia, PA). 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. An Analysis of Norms for Early Reading Curriculum-Based Measures. Tindal, G., Saven, J.L., Nese, J. F. T., & Anderson, D. AnalysisRdgMeasureNorms_Tindal_Saven_ETAL Documenting Growth for…
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