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WHAT IS A ‘VALUE-ADDED MODEL’ AND HOW IS ‘VAM’ BEING USED IN OREGON?
We are continuing our webinar series with a conversation about value-added models–a complex statistical tool for measuring student growth. The discussion will include an explanation of what VAM is, how it is different than other measures of school performance, and a bit of national and local context around how it is being used in education.
Each of these virtual brown bags are designed to provide you with relevant news about education issues and to hear first-hand accounts of ongoing developments from local, state and national policy experts and educators.
JOIN US FOR THIS CONVERSATION.
TOPIC: What is a value-added model?
WHEN: Wednesday, February 22, 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
WHERE: Join us online at http://bit.ly/yFz1V4
SPEAKERS:
Kevin Booker, Mathematica Research: Mathematica is providing technical assistance to Teacher Incentive Fund grant recipients across the country. TIF grantees are required to use a value-added model.
Andrew Dyke, ECONorthwest: Andrew has worked closely with the Oregon TIF districts to create value-added models specific to each district.
Kathleen Sundell, Salem Keizer Education Association: Salem-Keizer Public Schools is a TIF grant recipient.
REGISTER AT: http://bit.ly/yFz1V4
Please contact Aimee Craig with any questions or if you need assistance registering for this event.
Even if value-added measurement works, which it doesn’t, it is insulting to teachers to suggest that this be used in any way in the educational system. There is so much good an organization like Chalkboard could do without suckering into every reform movement idea that comes up.