this conference notice reminds me of a sobering commentary i read somewhere
recently. the writer had always enjoyed academic success until he decided to
teach underprivileged teens, which caused him to frequently encounter large
amounts of depressing failure, both of his own efforts and of his students'.
in particular, he noted the corrosive effects of belonging to the 50% who score
below average on SATs, and knowing in advance you'll end up there so why even
try. so i have to ask myself if i can still take any pride in my high scores
knowing that they're based on such a miserable foundation.
"James S. Roberts" wrote:
> Conference Announcement -- June 5 & 6, 2000
>
> ******************************************************
> Assessments in Educational Reform: Both Means and Ends
> ******************************************************
>
> 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.
> ----------------------------------------------------
> REGISTRATION FORM
>
> Assessments in Educational Reform: Both Means and Ends
>
> June 5-6, 2000
>
> Participant's Name:
> ______________________________________________________
>
> Participant's Title:
> _______________________________________________________
>
> Agency/Organization/School:
> ______________________________________________
>
> Street Address:
> __________________________________________________________
>
> City: ______________________________ State: _______Zip
> Code: _______________
>
> Country (if other than USA): __________________
>
> Phone: _________________ Fax: _________________ E-mail:
> ___________________
>
> Choose your form of payment.
> 1) Check Number: ___________ 2) Purchase Order Number:
> _____________________ 3) Credit Card Type (Visa/MC only):
> _______ Number: ____________________________
> Expiration Date: ________
>
> 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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