Speakers

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

Abstract
Michael Kane is the Samuel J. Messick Chair in Test Validity at ETS. He presented, "The Argument-Based Approach to Validation." Validity is associated with the interpretations and uses proposed for assessment scores, rather than with the scores themselves or the assessment. Validation evaluates the plausibility of claims being made, and in order to do this effectively, it is important to know what these claims are and what assumptions they entail.

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