RILS Conferences

RILS Conferences | Past Conferences

10th Program: Edward F. Reidy, Jr.
Interactive Lecture Series

Sponsored by
Center for Assessment and WestEd

September 25-26, 2008
Location: Sheraton Harborside Hotel
Portsmouth, NH

The 2008 RILS will bridge theory and practice in focusing on how to validate assessment and accountability programs building on advances in the field over the past several years. The program will be organized around three major topics:

• Validation of assessments and assessment systems

• Validation of accountability decisions and accountability systems

• Validating assessments and accountability for special populations

The RILS will provide insightful conceptual frameworks for understanding these issues; practical advice on how to construct validity arguments for both assessment and accountability systems, and how to address the unique challenges associated with developing a validity argument for those used with special populations; and real-world guidance on developing and maintaining sound policy in the environment of shifting local, state, and federal demands.

We hope you join us in 2008 for this high-impact RILS that will help you move from "talking about validity" to doing something practical and powerful for your system.

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