Presenter: Dr. Susan Limber "Challenges in Bullying Prevention Policy and Practice"
When:
Friday, October 10, 2014
Where:
112 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
In recent years, bullying has been recognized as a substantial and preventable public health problem, and attention to bullying prevention has increased dramatically among researchers, educators, members of the media, state legislators, and the Federal Government. Since 1999, state legislatures have enacted or amended scores of bills on bullying and all but one state has adopted a law to address school bullying. Unfortunately, some elements of these laws run counter to best practices and little is known about their implementation or effects. In this talk, Sue Limber will highlight challenges posed by current laws and policies and provide recommendations for policies and practice.
Presenter: Amy Bellmore "Using Social Media Data to Understand Bullying"
When:
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Where:
202 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Amy Bellmore, associate professor School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, gave a talk, "Using Social Media Data to Understand Bullying." Bellmore discussed how social science and computational science methods can answer questions about bullying.Presenter: Jamilia Blake Do Snitches Get Stitches?
When:
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Where:
202 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Jamilia Blake, assistant professor Texas A&M University, presented a talk entitled, "Do Snitches Get Stitches?" Blake discussed the complex influences on bystander’s decisions to intervene in bullying.Presenter: Alberto Maydeu-Olivares "Goodness of Fit Assessment of Item Response Theory Models"
When:
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Where:
270 Mabel Lee Hall
Abstract
Alberto Maydeu-Olivares, ICREA-Academia Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, presented, "Goodness of Fit Assessment of Item Response Theory Models." Maydeu-Olivares provided an overview of goodness of fit assessment methods for item response theory models and the possiblity of obtaining accurate p-values of the overall fit of the model if bivariate information statistics are used.Presenter: Clayton Cook "School-based Mental Health: Using MTSS as a System Change Framework to Translate Evidence Based Practices to the Real World"
When:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Where:
250 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Clayton Cook, assistant professor University of Washinton, presented, "School-based Mental Health: Using MTSS as a System Change Framework to Translate Evidence Based Practices to the Real World." Social-emotional problems can interfere with student success in schools. These problems are often due to the complex interplay between individual and contextual factors, but schools can serve as the ideal setting to deliver services to prevent, remediate, and treat these problems.Presenter: Robert Mislevy Some Conceptions about Evidence-Centered Assessment Design
When:
Monday, April 8, 2013
Where:
139 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Robert Mislevy, Frederic M. Lord Chair in Measurement and Statistics at Educational Testing Service, presented a talk, "Some Conceptions about Evidence-Centered Assessment Design." Mislevy's talk focused on concepts of assessment as evidentiary argument and layers in assessment. He also addresed common misconceptions related to ECD.Presenter: Robert Coplan "Speaking Up for the Quiet Ones: Shy Children at School"
When:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Where:
262 Mabel Lee Hall, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Abstract
Robert Coplan, professor Carleton University presented, "Speaking Up for the Quiet Ones: Shy Children at School." About 15% of young children are considered extremely shy, routinely experiencing fear and anxiety in social contexts, especially in school settings. Coplan highlighted results from an ongoing program of research.
Presenter: Catherine Bradshaw School-based prevention of aggressive behavior problems: Integrating and advancing the evidence base
When:
Monday, November 19, 2012
Where:
138 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Catherine Bradshaw, associate dean for Research and Faculty Development at the Curry School of Education, presented findings from large-scale studies of bullying and randomized controlled trials examining the impact of school-based prevention programs on child and adolescent outcomes related to educational, behavioral, and mental health concerns. Bradshaw is a developmental psychologist and youth violence prevention researcher.
Presenter: Barbara Byrne "Testing for Instrument Equivalence across Cultural Groups: Procedures, Issues, and Complexities"
When:
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Where:
Buros Library, 23 Teachers Hall
Abstract
Barbara Byrne, professor Emeritus at the University of Ottawa, presented, "Testing for Instrument Equivalence across Cultural Groups: Procedures, Issues, and Complexities." Byrne's talk explored the nature of multigroup comparisons and the assumptions of item measurements and dimensionality that underly construct(s).Presenter: Michael Kane The Argument-Based Approach to Validation
When:
Monday, April 9, 2012
Where:
139 Teachers College Hall