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Nominal and Effective Weights of Composite Accountability Ratings: A Demonstration Using Colorado’s School Performance Framework
In this report, we review a widely used method for calculating effective weights and apply it to evaluate the alignment of nominal and effective weights for composite accountability scores produced in the Colorado School Performance Framework (SPF). Read more
National Academy of Education Releases New Report: Reimagining Balanced Assessment Systems
A new volume released by the National Academy of Education (NAEd) this month, Reimagining Balanced Assessment Systems, "expands upon our understanding of balanced assessment systems and provides critical guidance to researchers and practitioners". Many CADRE partners contributed to this volume, including Faculty Partner Lorrie Shepard who participated on the steering committee, CADRE Associate Director Elena Diaz-Bilello who was a lead author for chapter six, and Faculty Affiliate Erin Furtak who co-authored chapter four. Read more
Lorrie Shepard receives 2024 Women in Measurement Leadership Award
The Women in Measurement Board of Directors honored Faculty Partner Lorrie Shepard with the 2024 Women in Measurement Leadership Award this April. The Women in Measurement Leadership Award is an annual honor given to a leader in the field who has contributed significantly to advancing the mission of Women in Measurement through her work. Read more