BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH & TEACHING
Research and Development in Student Learning and Academic Assessment
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
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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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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PCRC (February 5, 2011, San Diego, 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…
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NCSA (June 21, 2009, Los Angeles, 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. Progress monitoring in reading. (PowerPoint presentation). Tindal, G., & Alonzo, J. ProgMonRdgCCSSO_Tindal_Alonzo
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
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
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
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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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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