26PDCAR - Assessment 101

Course Description

In this nationally-acclaimed (NASPA Silver Award-winning) workshop, participants learn about
each step of the assessment cycle with a special emphasis on learning improvement. Assessment
101 is a 5-day virtual, intensive workshop designed to combine synchronous and asynchronous
time to reinforce the knowledge gained while also imparting tangible skills. Individuals and teams
from across the country come to learn strategies regarding how to teach others about assessment.

Assessment 101 will explore topics such as:

• writing student learning outcomes
• mapping the curriculum
• creating instruments
• examining implementation fidelity
• analyzing data
• reporting results
• using results to make evidence-based decisions

Assessment 101 is ideal for those relatively new to assessment practices. Many seasoned
assessment practitioners attend as well. A $1,500 registration fee covers participation and
materials provided during the 5-day workshop. There are a limited number of seats for each cohort.

Lead Facilitator: Dr. John Hathcoat, Ph.D., Associate Assessment Specialist; Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University