This article was written and Published by Eric Tucker on June 13, 2024
Leading educational and psychological measurement scientists are coming together to upgrade the standards that shape the future of assessment.
The American Educational Research Association (AERA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), along with the Standards Management Committee and the Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee for the Revision of the Standards, are pleased to announce the appointment of the Joint Committee members. The JC is tasked with revising the 2014 edition of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.
The Management Committee, including Drs. Kristen Huff (NCME), Fred Oswald (APA), and Michael Rodriguez (AERA), will support the JC through the revision and publication process.
The Co-Chairs will lead the process:
Andres De Los Reyes, a professor of psychology at the University of Maryland, specializes in psychometrics and clinical assessment of diverse populations in developmental and mental health contexts.
Ye Tong, senior vice president of assessment operations at the @National Board of Medical Examiners, past president of NCME, and founding member of Women in Measurement, Inc., holds a PhD in educational measurement and statistics from the University of Iowa.
Drs. Ye Tong and Andrew De Los Reyes design and lead a multi-step, inclusive process to gather input from sponsoring organizations, stakeholders, and users, ensuring the Standards remain timely, relevant, and meaningful.
The experts include:
Chad Buckendahl hl, PhD, ACS Ventures, LLC
Ellen Forte, PhD, edCount, LLC
Laura Hamilton, PhD, American Institutes for Research
Qiwei He, PhD, Georgetown University
Nathan Kuncel, PhD, University of Minnesota
Cara Cahalan Laitusis, PhD, Center for Assessment
Maria Marquine, PhD, Duke University
Rochelle Michel, PhD, Smarter Balanced
Mike Russell, PhD, Boston College
Pohai Kukea Shultz, PhD, University of Hawai’i
Stephen Sireci, PhD, University of Massachusetts
Stephen Stark, PhD, University of South Florida
Mark Wilson, PhD, University of California, Berkeley
Frank C. Worrell, PhD, University of California, Berkeley
The JC’s diverse expertise and composition will help ensure the Standards address future issues. Nearly 200 nominations were received, reflecting unprecedented diversity in test uses and scholarly perspectives.
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The American Educational Research Association(AERA) is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning.
The American Psychological Association (APA) is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.
The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) on (NCME) is a professional organization for individuals involved in assessment, evaluation, testing, and other aspects of educational measurement.
