Conference Announcement -- June 5 & 6, 2000
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Assessments in Educational Reform: Both Means and Ends
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A two-day conference of interest to educators who need to
use information effectively for school reform.
The Department of Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation
(EDMS), of the University of Maryland, College Park in
conjunction with the Maryland Assessment Research Center
offers this opportunity to enhance the utility of
assessments in school reform.
Co-sponsor: Maryland State Department of Education
Location: Campus of the University of Maryland,
College Park Room 1240, Biology-Psychology
Building
Dates & Times: June 5, 2000, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (lunch
provided) June 6, 2000, 8:30 am - noon
Presentations: Prominent speakers will visualize effective
ways assessments can be instrumental in effecting positive
change in educational institutions.
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for the educational
community to explore ways to use assessment for school
improvement. The conference is also intended to honor Dr.
William D. Schafer, who is retiring after a distinguished
career as an academic and as a state assessment
administrator.
Organizer & Host: Robert W. Lissitz, University of
Maryland, College Park
Speakers
Albert E. Beaton, Boston College
How will we get valid among-state and international
comparisons and what will they tell us?
Susan M. Brookhart, Duquesne University
What will teachers know about assessment and how will that
improve instruction?
Ronald K. Hambleton, University of Massachusetts
How will we understand and use assessment information?
Edward D. Roeber, Advanced Systems in Measurement and
Evaluation How will we gather the data we need to inform
policy makers?
William D. Schafer, University of Maryland, College Park
What do we do well and what will we need to work on to do
better?
Richard J. Stiggins, Assessment Training Institute
What will educationally sound classroom assessments look
like and how will we get them?
Lauress L. Wise, HumRRO
How will assessment data be used to document the impact of
educational reform?
Fees: Regular: $100; Full-time student: $50 (letter from
Chairperson required) - Monday Lunch included
Register today to insure your participation. Use the
following form. See the homepage www.inform.umd.edu/edms
for more details.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Assessments in Educational Reform: Both Means and Ends
June 5-6, 2000
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Registration Policies:
* A check or company purchase order made payable to the
University of Maryland [tax ID number: 52-6002-033] or
credit authorization must accompany your registration.
* Your registration fee covers the cost of all
materials and refreshments at breaks. Participants are
responsible for meals and lodging. Monday lunch is
included in the registration cost. * Any full time
student (verified by signature of our form by the Chair of
their department) will receive admission at half price.
Cancellation Policy:
* Should you find it necessary to cancel your registration,
your course fee less $50.00 will be refunded if notice of
cancellation is received at least two weeks before the
start of the session.
Contact:
* Please direct any questions about registration or lodging
and facilities at the University of Maryland College Park
campus to:
EDMS Seminar and Training Cente Phone: (301) 405-3624
1230 Benjamin Building FAX: (301)314-9245
University of Maryland E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
College Park, Maryland 20742
Website: http://www.education.umd.edu/EDMS
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