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Three and one half day workshop with in-depth instruction in the theory and practice of equating as treated
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1-8 in Kolen and Brennan (2004). Also, participants will be given experience with actual
computer programs for equating.
Print and distribute workshop announcement: PDF
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| AUDIENCE |
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Advanced graduate students in measurement; faculty who plan to teach equating; employees of state departments of education, testing companies, licensure and certification organizations, and others who want relatively in-depth training in equating.
(It is assumed that participants have knowledge at the level of intermediate statistics and intermediate measurement.)
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| PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTORS |
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| Robert L. Brennan |
Director, CASMA, and E. F. Lindquist Chair in Measurement and Testing, College of Education |
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| Won-Chan Lee |
Associate Director, CASMA |
| REQUIRED MATERIALS |
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| Textbook |
At the workshop you will receive a copy of Kolen, M. J., & Brennan, R. L. (2004). Test equating, scaling, and linking: Methods and practices (2nd ed.). New York: Springer-Verlag |
| Computer |
Bring a personal laptop computer with you |
| Software |
Download the equating computer programs to your personal laptop prior to the workshop. Software is available at: www.education.uiowa.edu/casma/computer_programs.htm |
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| FEES & REGISTRATION |
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| $1400 |
Fee Includes:
•3 1/2 Days of Instruction
•Copy of Kolen & Brennan's Book:
Test Equating, Scaling, and Linking
•Banquet
•Lunch for three days
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Registration Form
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
APRIL 30, 2009 |
| DAILY SCHEDULE |
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| June 22 |
5pm-6pm |
Registration & Reception |
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| June 23 |
9am-2pm |
Instruction |
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12pm-1pm |
Lunch (provided) |
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1pm-4:30pm |
Instruction and computer lab work |
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| June 24 |
9:am-12pm |
Instruction |
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12pm-1pm |
Lunch (provided) |
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1pm-4:30pm |
Instruction and computer lab work |
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| June 25 |
9am-12pm |
Instruction |
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12pm-1pm |
Lunch (provided) |
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1pm-4:30pm |
Instruction and computer lab work |
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6:30pm |
Banquet |
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| June 26 |
9am-12pm |
Instruction |
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| LOCATION |
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College of Education, Lindquist Center
210 Lindquist Center
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
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| ACCOMODATIONS & TRAVEL INFORMATION |
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| Within Walking Distance |
• Iowa House Hotel at Iowa Memorial Union
If you have a 4 night stay the daily rate is lower.
Regular Rates: River View: $85
Campus View: $80
Inner: $75
4 Night Stay Rates: River: $74
Campus: $69
Inner: $65
Free Parking
Two blocks from Lindquist Center, shuttle available
• Sheraton Downtown Iowa City
Call 319.337.3392 ASK FOR AMANDA SVATOS
Refer to CASMA Equating Workshop
Reduced Room Rates: $104
Parking IS NOT free
Two blocks from Lindquist Center, shuttle available
• hotelVetro |
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| Other Accomodations |
• Marriott Coralville
• Iowa City-Coralville Visitors Bureau Hotel Webpage |
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Traveling to Iowa City |
The Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID) is 20 minutes from Iowa City. The phone number of the Eastern Iowa Airport is 319.362.8336
Airport shuttles may be reserved from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City when you arrive, or to reserve a shuttle in advance call 800.383.2219 or 800.725.8460
The Quad City International Airport, Moline, IL (MLI) is 50 minutes from Iowa City. The phone number is 309.764.9621 |
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Jennifer Jones, Administrative Assistant, CASMA
Email: jennifer-a-jones@uiowa.edu
Phone: 319.335.5439
Fax: 319.384.0505 |
