Paving the Way: How Effective Virtual Assessment Fuels a Student-Centered K-12 Future

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

9:25 AM – 9:45 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: M302

Session Type: Contributed Talk

Presenter(s)

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Michael Ham

Partner, Policy
The Learning Accelerator
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Beth Holland, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)

Managing Director, Research, Measurement and Policy
The Learning Accelerator
Newport, RI, United States
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Peter A. Robertson

Director of Consulting
Evergreen Education Group
Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States

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Abstract Description : This session explores the pivotal role of high-stakes virtual assessments in shaping a more distributed and student-centered K-12 educational ecosystem. By addressing the immediate challenges associated with these summative tests—such as equity, accessibility, validity, and reliability—we can lay the foundation for an educational future where learning is personalized, flexible, and accessible anytime and anywhere. Based on a series of briefs and reports co-produced by The Learning Accelerator and DLC, participants will leave with a new understanding of the urgent challenges surrounding assessment as well as a set of resources to inform their work.

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Learning Objectives:

After this session, participants will be able to: Understand the urgent issues surrounding current virtual assessment practices and their impact on students, especially those in virtual and hybrid learning environments.
After this session, participants will be able to: Explore how solving these challenges today can accelerate the transition toward a distributed education system that prioritizes student needs and personalized learning paths.