Do students from different populations have the same opportunity to show what they know and can do on an assessment? Will a new interim assessment qualify for state vendor lists? Is there sufficient evidence in support of a state summative assessment peer-review?
WestEd can help you answer these types of questions, working as your thoughtful partner in assessment evaluation with specific expertise in developing innovative assessments, including new item types and approaches to testing students.
Who We Are
Our team is made up of skilled psychometricians and quantitative and qualitative researchers. We have extensive experience in planning, developing, and evaluating assessment methods and systems at the local, state, and national levels.
What Makes Our Service Unique
We gather, analyze, and synthesize assessment data and conduct research to ensure scores are reliable, valid, and fair. Our strength is innovation, conducting original research to support next generation assessments.
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What You Will Learn
With facilitation, coaching, and consulting from our highly skilled staff, we will help you learn how to:
- Establish and maintain a thorough understanding of item performance to ensure expectations are met
- Design and pilot new or revised assessments, including innovative assessments
- Evaluate whether or not scores support their intended uses
- Ensure fairness and equity of assessments for all students
Fees are based on services needed. Costs vary, depending on level of service, how many team members are needed to complete the service, and whether travel is required.
For more information, please contact Sarah Quesen at [email protected].