Presentations

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

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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HICE (January 2014, Honolulu, HI) The Hawaii International Conference on Education’s (HICE) main goal is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various education related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests related to education to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Mathematics Achievement Growth and Achievement…
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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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GASP Fall Conference (September 2014, Savannah, GA) The Georgia Association of School Psychologists’ (GASP) goal is to provide school psychologists in Georgia with the highest level of support and professional training so that they can remain effective in a dynamic educational environment. Common Core 101 and Assessment (Keynote Address). Alonzo, J.     CommonCore101_Alonzo