ACS Introduces our Case Study Series

In our 8th year as a team and based on our combined experience at ACS, we have organized our work in three key phases of assessment. In this series, we’d like to share an example of our work in Research & Design phase and share a case study, “Updating Current Credential & Developing New Credential”.

ACS Introduces our Case Study Series

In our 8th year as a team and based on our combined experience at ACS, we have organized our work in three key phases of assessment. In this series, we’d like to share an example of our work in Research & Design phase and share a case study, “Updating Current Credential & Developing New Credential”.

ABOUT US

With more than a century of combined experience, ACS Ventures, LLC (ACS) is an industry leader in testing and credentialing. Our staff members consult directly with state, regional, national, and international education, and credentialing testing programs. ACS has designed and led numerous test development and validation activities, conducted alignment and standard setting studies for a wide variety of clients, and has continuously provided actionable and appropriate study designs to program leaders on various testing related issues.

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OUR WORK

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RESEARCH & DESIGN

    • Program and Assessment Design
    • Job / Practice Analysis
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DEVELOP & DELIVER

    • Item and Test Development
    • Standard Setting
    • Alignment
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EVALUATE & IMPROVE

    • Psychometric Analyses
    • Program Review and Audit
light green target research and design

RESEARCH & DESIGN

Program and Assessment Design

Job / Practice Analysis

light green bar chart develop and deliver

DEVELOP & DELIVER

Item and Test Development

Standard Setting

Alignment

light green magnifying glass evaluate and improve

EVALUATE & IMPROVE

Psychometric Analyses

Program Review and Audit