2008 National Conference on Student Assessment Resources

Building Balanced Assessment Systems to Guide Educational Improvement The Peabody Orlando Hotel, Orlando, Florida June 15-18, 2008 Sessions are listed in the order in which they appear in the conference program. If you have difficulty accessing the presentations below or would like copies of session handouts, please contact the presenter(s) directly. Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday Saturday Title Presentation Link(s) Essentials of Formative Assessment Colleen Anderson Margaret Heritage Sarah McManus W. James Popham Edys Quellmalz Rick Stiggins Carolyn Wylie Designing Accessible Reading Assessments for Students with Disabilities Jamal Abedi Cara Cahalan-Laitusis Linda Cook Deborah Dillon Ross Moen David O'Brien Martha Thurlow Sunday Session Number Title Presentation Link(s) Opening Keynote Panel Perspectives on Balanced Assessment Systems Gene Wilhoit Doris Redfield John Tanner Steve Paine Sue Rigney Ray Wilson Rick Stiggins Afternoon 106 Language as Content and Language of Content—What’s the Difference? A Learning Progressions and Growth Perspective for English Language Learners Edynn Sato Margaret Heritage Gary Cook Stanley Rabinowitz 117 Issues in the Vertical Articulation of English Language Proficiency Performance Standards Wes Bruce Anne Davidson Rick Mercado 174 Using Learning Progressions to Define “Good Enough” Performance for Alternate Assessment Students Brian Gong Dan Wiener Karin Hess Jacqui Kearns     Handout 156 Comprehensive Assessment Systems: The View from the Trenches Joe Willhoft Feng-Yi Hung Teri Siskind Martha McCall 84 Building a Balanced Assessment System for High School Assessment Edward Roeber Kim Young Joseph Martineau Karen Bailey Deborah Clark 1 Toward Balanced Assessment Systems: A CCSSO R&D Consortium on the Predictive Power of Interim Assessments James R. McBride Frank Philip June Atkinson 137 Blending Assessment and Instruction—a Seamless Connection Patricia Porter John Poggio Jan Barth Susan Creighton 207 Innovative State Early Childhood Assessment Initiatives Thomas Schultz Shar Goff Harriet Dichter Jacqueline Jones Renee Whelan 169 The State of our Profession: Reflections on Standards for Testing Wayne Camara Kurt Geisinger Stephen Sireci 2 Using Data for Instructional Improvement: What is the State’s Role in Supporting Districts? Pat Roschewski Robin Taylor Ken Klau Marianne Perie 90 An Experimental Study of Linguistic Modification as a Testing Accommodation for English Language Learners John W. Young Marcia Perry Maurice Hauck 22 Determining English Language Proficiency: Using Scores on English Language Proficiency Assessments and Large-scale Content Assessments Caroline E. Parker H. Gary Cook Gaye Fedorchak 139 The Webbs We Weave: Linking Content and Thinking Skills in Large-scale Assessment Phil Robakiewicz Joanne Jensen Phyllis Shuttleworth     Handout 126 Validating Performance Standards for the AA-AAS Marianne Perie Jacqueline Kearns Dan Wiener Peter Behuniak 130 Including Types of Capabilities when Balancing a Large-scale Assessment Albert Oosterhof Cornelia Orr Michael Jones    Handout 135 Seamless, In-Formative Assessment in the Music Classroom Philip Martin John Paulson Marcia McCaffrey 6 Instructional Insensitivity of Today’s Accountability Tests: Fixable Flaw? W. James Popham 49 Validity Evidence Begins by Paying Attention to Policy Demands R. Gene Hoffman Joseph Martineau Sue Rigney Scott Marion 149 Assessment of 21st Century Skills: A Return to Authentic Assessment of the ‘90s Stuart Kahl Elizabeth (Betty) Edwards Steve Ferrara Ed Roeber Monday Session Number Title Presentation Link(s) Morning 191 Identifying Test Items that Differentially Impact ELLs and Students with Disabilities in Content Area Assessments Maria Martiniello Jamal Abedi Teri Siskind Robert Triscari 17 Agreeing on the “Principles” of Accessible Reading Assessments—Can We Do It Together? Martha Thurlow Cara Laitusis Deb Sigman Joseph Amenta 59 NAEP Frameworks and State Standards: Close Encounters of the 21st Century Carrie L. Giovannone Paul Stemmer Wendy Geiger Roy Q. Beven Angie Mangiantini 12 Advances in Large-Scale Formative Assessment Neal Kingston Hillary Michaels Jianbin Fu Denny Way John Poggio 161 Technical Issues Related to Multi-State Assessments John Loughran Gayle Potter Pat Corrigan Mark Johnson 110 Evaluating the Comparability of Test Variations: Part 1—Translations/Adaptations and Computer-Based Laura Kramer Stephen Sireci Joseph Martineau Susan Lottridge Jennifer Dunn Matthew Schulz 159 Putting the Pieces Together: Validity Evaluations of States’ Alternate Assessment Systems Scott Marion Melissa Fincher Janet Stuck Rhonda Sims 217 Operational Best Practices for Statewide Assessment Programs: A Cooperative Effort Between Test Publishers and States Wes Bruce Jon Twing Judy Feil Doyle Kirkeby G. Harris Lisa Ehrlich 21 Using Evidence-Centered-Design in Building States’ Large-scale Assessments Todd Nielsen Robert Mislevy Geneva Haertel Cheryl Alcaya 206 Connecting the Dots: Balanced Comprehensive Assessment Systems Mildred Bazemore Doris Redfield Marilyn Roberts Beth Cipoletti Liz Jones Tammy Howard 27 Validity of the Interpretations of Large-scale Test Results from Accommodated State Assessments Shudong Wang Hong Jiao Salih Binici Martha Thurlow 157 21st Century Standards and Assessments: Cornerstones of Effective Teaching and Learning Stuart Kahl Margaret Honey 28 NAEP Problem Solving in Technology-Rich Environments: Some Results and Lessons Randy Bennett 5 Understanding the Essence of Classroom Assessment FOR Student Learning Rick Stiggins 215 CCSSO’s State Education Data Center and SchoolDataDirect.org Alyssa Alston Wes Bruce 188 The SAT as a State’s High School NCLB Assessment: Rationale and Issues Confronted Tim Crockett Deanna Morgan Dan Hupp 213 Intergovernmental Approaches to Strengthening K-12 Accountability Systems Allison Armour-Garb Mitchell D. Chester Lauress Wise Laura McGiffert Slover 210 Use of Data Mining to Inform Instructional Practices for High-Risk 9th Grade Learners Dan Radicia Melissa Simons Cindy Gray 216 Lessons From the Initial Review of State Alternate Assessments Based on Modified Achievement Standards Sue Rigney Janet Filbin Jennifer Stegman     Handout 214 Formative Assessment in the Visual Arts using District-wide, e-Portfolios: Experiences from Two Leading School Districts Jeffrey Yan Angela Fischer Cortney Sivewright Afternoon 38 Evaluating Links Between English Language Development Standards, English Language Proficiency Assessments, Content Standards, and Instruction Rolf Blank Ellen Forte Edynn Sato Tom Deeter 114 Redesign of Alternate Assessments for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: National and State Perspective Patricia Jo McDivitt Aran Felix Melissa Fincher Claudia Davis 25 Defining Learning Progressions in K-8 Mathematics: A Critical Strategy for Effective Formative Assessment and Instruction Margaret Heritage Jere Confrey Joseph D. Moore Herbert Ginsburg Jacob H. Schiff 194 The NCLB Growth Model Pilot Program: Consequences and Alternatives Derek Briggs Damian Betebenner Andrew Ho 10 Methods of Establishing Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) H. Gary Cook Robert Linquanti Cathy George Michael Hock   Handout 43 Making an Optimal Equating Decision Among Equating Approaches to Ensure Comparability and Quality of Large-scale Assessments Yi Du Fen Chou Joseph Martineau Joe Saunders   Handout 13 Three State Perspectives of Growth: Practical Considerations Based on Long and Short Term Use Timothy R. Vansickle Louis M. Fabrizio Gayle Potter 39 Districts’ Reporting and Use of Assessment Data to Improve Instruction and Student Learning Pamela L. Paek Laurel Vorachek Eric McDowell Denise Walston 176 Valid Accountability Systems: Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk Brian Gong Scott Norton Mitchell Chester 127 eTesting at the State Level—Lessons Learned Patricia Porter Wes Bruce Sarah Susbury Corey Simpson Jennifer Stegman 4 Building Policies to Support Balanced Assessment Rick Stiggins W. James Popham Sarah McManus 14 1%, 2%: Skim or Whole Assessments Anne Chartrand Malissa Cook Claudia Davis Melissa Fincher 195 Assessment at the High School Level: Oh What Choices We Have! Joanne Jensen Ken Draut Carol Crothers Jan Barth 44 The Impact of Intervention Integrity on Formative Assessment James E. Ysseldyke Lynn Fuchs Doug Fuchs Sarah Powell Keith Zvoch 175 Standards without Standardization, Proficiency beyond a State Test: Rhode Island’s High School Diploma System Brian Gong Mary Ann Snider Sharon Lee Ellen Hedlund 204 Unlocking Arts Assessment—Opening Teacher Practice Richard W. Burrows Karen Coates Robin Lithgow Connie Covert   Handout 1   Handout 2 125 Key Elements of State Educational Accountability Systems Marianne Perie Judy Park Ken Klau Deborah Swensen Robert Bernstein 18 Three Approaches to Developing and Managing a State Assessment Program Susan L. Davis Gregg Schraw Pat Roschewski Joe Willhoft 20 Considerations for Migrating to a Different Measurement Model Rob Kirkpatrick George Henly Joseph Martineau J. J. Wang 108 Formative Assessment to Guide Instruction Within a Technology-Based Universally Designed Framework Leanne R. Ketterlin-Geller Tracey Hall Michael Russell Tuesday Session Number Title Presentation Link(s) Morning 87 Analyzing Accommodation Decisions for English Language Learners: Results from A Multi-State Expert Panel Consensus-Building Study Barbara Plake Lariza Miranda Therese Gleason Carr 91 Establishing the Validity of Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: A Collaboration of State-based Research John F. Olson Doug Rindone Barbara Beaudin Martha Thurlow 104 Alignment and Linkage: Making the Right Connections and Substantiating a Validity Argument—What Matters? Edynn Sato Gary Cook Norman Webb 71 The Instructional, Political, and Psychometric Ramifications to a Statewide Assessment Following a Curriculum Revision Maureen Cunniff Jennifer Dugan Chris Domaleski Erika Hall 119 Online Professional Development in Classroom Assessment for Teachers Chris Paulino Sara McManus Rhea Steele Doris Redfield 63 Making Reading Tests Accessible by Affecting Student Test-taking Motivation Ross Moen Jamal Abedi Kristin Liu 141 Large-Scale Formative Assessment: Reporting Test Results that Are BOTH Psychometrically Sound and Instructionally-Sensitive Andy Metcalf Sam Krug Rense Lange 23 Improving the Working Relationships between States and Their Contractors – Steps Each Can Take Edward Roeber Wes Bruce Dirk Mattson Anne Howard Michael Hussey   Handout 212 Growth Models for Accountability 101: Implementer's Guide to Growth Bill Auty Paul Bielawski Dan Long Pete Goldschmidt 42 Growth Models: Applications, Considerations and Lessons Learned Yi Du Shudong Wang Hong Jiao Joe Martineau Mitchell Chester 8 Factor Structure of English Language Proficiency Tests: Current Research on Modalities and Reporting Thakur Karkee Jamal Abedi Anne Murphy Lily Roberts Anne Davidson 16 Students Who Are ‘Difficult’ to Assess: What Can We Do? How Will that Help? Rachel Quenemoen Melissa Fincher Paul Ban Ken Draut 190 Standard Setting Approaches for Alternate Assessments: Building on Our Experiences and Research Scott Davies Elizabeth Towles-Reeves 129 State-Level Perspectives on the Diverse Roles of Interim Assessment in a Balanced Assessment System Eric W. Crane Ellen Hedlund Maridyth McBee Kris Kaase 136 Computer Simulations: Four Approaches to Interactive Student Assessments Christine Broz Edys Quellmalz Rebecca Kopriva Mary Ann Snider 82 Science Performance Assessments: Opportunities for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth to Show What They Know Jane Krentz Cary Supalo Kent Hinton 69 Looking Beyond the Number: What Does a Graduation Rate Really Mean? Carole Gallagher Paul Koehler Wes Bruce Stanley Rabinowitz 211 Learning Teams for Professional Development in Classroom Assessment Rick Stiggins 73 A Normative Approach to Measuring Student Growth to Standards: Conceptualization, Implementation, and Application Damian Betebenner Dwayne Schmitz Richard Wenning Alyssa Pearson 111 Evaluating the Comparability of Test Variations: Part 2 – Alternative Formats and Modified Assessments Phoebe Winter Nadine McBride Karen Barton Charles DePascale Afternoon 178 Accommodation Decisions: Evidence Based Versus Subjective Decision Jamal Abedi Leanne Ketterlin Geller Martha Thurlow Charlene Rivera Dianna Carrizales 76 Modified Alternate Assessments: Design Strategies and Experimental Results Stephen N. Elliott Peter Beddow Porter Palmer Andrew T. Roach Michael Rodriguez Ryan J. Kettler 150 From Practice to Peer Review: Practical Examples for Monitoring Accommodations That Meet Federal Requirements Courtney Foster Tom Hicks Karen Denbroeder Linda Turner Wendy Carver Laurene Christensen 120 Balanced and Formative Assessment Systems: Ten State Stories Elliot Weinbaum Barbara Beaudin Pat Roschewski Angela Faherty 61 Augmenting the Use of Large-scale Assessment Data to Uproot the Dominant Story about “Racial Achievement Gaps Circe Stumbo Kee Edwards Deanna Hill Steve Price 185 Bridging the Gap: Validating High School End of Course Tests with Post High School Criteria Scott Davies Jennifer Stegman Chris Domaleski Dan A. Long 79 Potholes after the Road has been Paved: Creative Strategies for Addressing Unexpected Assessment Program Challenges Denny Way Katherine Viator Gloria Zyskowski Kimberly O’Malley Chris Domaleski 77 Peaking Inside the Black Box: Tools to Judge the Validity of State Equating Results Richard Hill Gene Hoffman Robert Lee Bill Auty Scott Marion 53 Norm-Referenced Tests in State Assessment Systems: Roles, Utility, and Issues Liru Zhang Steve Dunbar Janice Barth Joseph Martineau Michael Muenks Gary Schaeffer Suzanne Lane 85 Modified Assessment: To Be or Not To Be Jan Sheinker Jan Barth Jennifer Stegman Claudia Davis 3 Assessing Students’ Affect Associated with Assessment for Learning Classrooms W. James Popham Rick Stiggins 95 A Role for Diagnostic Questions in Formative Assessment Caroline Wylie   Handout 205 At Last! Computer Based Testing for Main NAEP Mary Crovo Jay Campbell Wendy Geiger Peggy Carr 9 Working the Content Standards: An Approach to Provide Meaningful Access for All Students Diane Browder Shawnee Wakeman Suzanne Swaffield   Handout 1   Handout 2 166 Information Bottleneck: Can Formative Assessment Processes in Mathematics Inform Both Teachers and Students? Edith Gummer Claire Gates Jana Dorway 57 Comparability of Test Scores: Things to Consider When the State Content Standards Change Jennifer L. Dunn Deborah L. Swensen Kristen E. Ellington 118 Understanding Growth and Value Added Models: Informing Policy and Practice Daniel Lewis Richard Patz Wes Bruce Dan Long 189 Fall Testing: Issues to be Addressed Tim Crockett Michael Hock Deb Wiswell Handout 142 Current Status of National and State Efforts to Ensure Fairness in Educational Assessments by Preventing or Detecting Cheating John Fremer Greg Cizek Wayne Camara Joe Willhoft Wednesday Session Number Title Presentation Link(s) Morning 201 Sight Translation of Standards Based Assessments Charles Stansfield Marilyn Roberts Judy Feil 75 Constructing Validity Evidence for Alternate Assessments: A Multi-state Replication Study Ryan Kettler Kris Kaase Dawn McGrath Lisa Ford 37 Who are Those 2% Students and How do we Design Items that Work? Melissa Fincher Jennifer Dunn Patty McDivit Karin Hess 29 Building a Balanced Comprehensive System of Assessment through Shared Inquiry Randy Bennett Malcolm Bauer Angela Faherty Thomas LaFavore 177 What’s Developing? What’s the Evidence?: Learning from Different Models of Alternate Assessment Brian Gong Ross Moen Jacqui Kearns Dan Wiener 209 Using the ACT as a High School Assessment Jim Griffiths Joyce Zurkowski Ken Draut 66 Using Student Data for School Accountability and Tracking Student Progress Huynh Huynh Charity Smith Eugene Kennedy Robert Kennedy 41 Designing, Reporting, and Using Student Specific Scores for Classroom Instruction, Accountability, and Policy-Making Yi Du Howard Mitzel Max Dengke Xu Clement A. Stone Suzanne Lane   Handout 1   Handout 2   Handout 3 33 Is It True That With Experience Comes Wisdom? Pat DeVito Thomas Fisher Duncan McQuarrie Timothy Vansickle 196 An Update on the Comprehensive Integration of Paper/Pencil and Online Testing in Statewide Assessment Programs Sarah Susbury Martin Kehe Shelley Loving-Ryder Afternoon 124 Establishing Growth Expectations on Alternate Assessments Suzanne Swaffield Marianne Perie Scott Marion 67 Strategies for Revising Content Standards to Ensure Effectiveness in Guiding Assessment and Instruction Carole Gallagher Salam Noor Mike Roach Stanley Rabinowitz 165 How to Get Large Groups of Teachers Involved in Quality Formative Assessment Cheryl Finley April Gates Kevin Fangman 112 From The Electric Company to Cyberchase: Children’s Television Becomes an Assessment-Linked Intervention Ron Thorpe Glenda Revelle 187 Overview of NAEP’s Trial Urban District Assessment Program—Current Successes and Future Directions Alka Pateriya Jason Nicholas Michael Thomas 83 Meeting the Needs of Individual Students with a Universal Assessment System Michael Russell Thomas Hoffmann Gaye Fedorchak Martha Thurlow 128 Identifying and Reporting Postsecondary Preparedness Indicators Michelle Blair Cornelia Orr Kit Viator Criss Cloudt 34 Online High-Stakes Mathematics and Science Assessments: Challenges, Implementation, and Standardization of Language for Text Readers Carol Price Phyllis Shuttleworth Margo Healy 46 Quality Control for Equating Practice in Large-scale Assessment C. Allen Lau Mohamed Dirir Yi Du Chris Domaleski Robert Lee 74 The Classroom Assessment Environment: Teachers’ Choice of Assessments and Use of Data Jane Delgado Scott Marion Julie Quinn Monique Morton 131 The CCSSO–Smithsonian Institution Collaboration: Exploring Assessment and Learning in the 21st Century Joann Prewitt Michelle Smith Sara Moshman 181 Hints and Tips for Addressing Alternate Assessment Alignment Issues for Peer Reviews Sue Bechard Shula Nedley Catherine Taylor 101 Tracing Teachers’ Journeys with Formative Assessment Professional Development: Uncovering the Teacher Learning Progression Sara Bryant Michael Ehringhaus Angela Faherty 32 Issues in Validity and Reliability of Diagnostic Assessments Hillary Michaels Sylvia Tidwell Scheuring Marianne Perie 173 Administering Constructed Response Items in an Online Environment—Challenges and Solutions Shelley Loving-Ryder Jan Barth Robert Triscari

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