Presentations

NCME – Special Conference on Classroom Assessment (September 18th-19th, 2019, Boulder, CO) The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME). The purpose of this special conference is to foster dialog between education practitioners, policymakers and researchers around implementing principled approaches to developing and using classroom assessment for teaching and learning.  For this third special conference on classroom assessment, we emphasize the importance and role of Research-Practice Partnerships between researchers and education practitioners to advance coherent approaches in the design and uses of classroom…
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CLD (October 11th – 12th, 2018, Portland, OR) The International Conference on Learning Disabilities (CLD) will be committed to enhancing the education and quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities across the lifespan All individuals with learning disabilities are empowered to achieve their potential. Data-based Decision-making: Exploring Preschool Teachers’ Role in Reading Disability Prevention. Hinkle, H. M., Pilger, M., Irvin. P. S., & Sáez. L. Reading Disability Risk Prevention in Preschool: The LRA Approach. Sáez, L., Pilger, M., &…
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NASP (February 13-16, 2018, Chicago, IL) The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is a professional association that represents more than 25,000 school psychologists, graduate students, and related professionals throughout the United States and 25 other countries. The world’s largest organization of school psychologists, NASP works to advance effective practices to improve students’ learning, behavior, and mental health. Their vision is that all children and youth thrive in school, at home, and throughout life. Nurturing Preschool Minds: Teachers’ Perceptions of a…
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AERA (April 27th – May 1st, 2017 San Antonio, TX) 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. Examining the Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance of a Large-scale Kindergarten Entry Assessment. Irvin, P. S., Tindal, G., &  Slater, S.

NCME (April 27th – May 1st, 2017, San Antonio, TX) 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. Examining the Relation Between Kindergarten Entry & Emerging Literacy & Math Achievement. Irvin, P. S., Tindal, G., & Slater, S. Using Effect Size…
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PCRC (February 2nd – 4th, 2017, Coronado Bay, 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…
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NAEYC (November 2-5, 2016, Los Angeles, CA) The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. They advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. Examining the Feasibility of a Tablet-Administered Learning Receptiveness Assessment (LRA). Sáez, L., &…
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OSEP (Aug. 1-3, 2016, Washington DC) The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. Achievement Growth and Gaps for Students with Disabilities. Schulte, A. C., Stevens, J. J., Tindal, G., & Elliott, S. N. MthAchievementGrowthGaps_Stevens_Nese

COSA Summer Assessment Institute (August 3rd – 5th, 2016, 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. Accessibility to Grade-Level Content for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Lenhardt, B., Reeve, V., Tindal, G., & Farley, D.     AccssbltyGrLevelContent_Lenhardt_Reeve_ETAL