Spotlight
AACC Partners Present at AERA & NCME
AACC Partners recently shared their research and expertise at the annual meetings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME).
Margaret Heritage Shares Expertise on Teacher Evaluation
At a recent gathering of the Southwest Collaborative on Educator Effectiveness, Margaret Heritage provided expert guidance on the appropriate use of student assessment results to measure teacher quality.
AACC Mini-Conference Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards & Consortia Assessments
On February 28-29, AACC colleagues shared their best knowledge and latest research at the mini-conference.
ED Invites Requests for Flexibility
The U.S. Department of Education is inviting each State educational agency (SEA) to request flexibility to current NCLB requirements.
Guidance for Developing and Selecting Assessments of Student Growth for Use in Teacher Evaluation Systems (Extended Version)
In a new publication, AACC partners Joan Herman, Margaret Heritage, and Pete Goldschmidt provide comprehensive advise for including test scores in teacher evaluations. Read “Guidance for Developing and Selecting Assessments of Student Growth for Use in Teacher Evaluation Systems (Extended Version).”
New AACC Policy Brief Provides Guidance on Using Test Scores for Teachers’ Evaluations
A new policy brief written by AACC partners Joan Herman, Margaret Heritage, and Pete Goldschmidt, advises states and school districts on valid ways to use assessments for teacher evaluation purposes.
