Please join us in welcoming Jared Barton as the new the director of Center for Public Partnerships & Research! https://lnkd.in/g9Dppwgd
Achievement & Assessment Institute at KU
Research
Lawrence, Kansas 1,161 followers
Improving the performance of students, adults and public agencies throughout local, state and national communities.
About us
The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas exists to improve the performance of students, adults and public agencies throughout local, state and national communities. The Institute includes seven centers, which represent a diversity of services and programs: • Accessible Teaching, Learning and Assessment Systems • Agile Technology Solutions • Center for Certification and Competency Based Education • Center for Creativity and Entrepreneurship Education • Center for Educational Opportunity Programs • Center for Public Partnerships & Research • Center for Montessori Research AAI and its centers partner with numerous agencies to improve the lives of children and adults through academics, employment, career advancement and building healthy environments, as well as to enhance the capacity of organizations that help children, adults and communities succeed. AAI was established in 2012 through the merger of the Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation, established in 1983, and the Institute for Educational Research and Public Services, established in 1997. Both organizations have long track records of successfully building partnerships and programs that support the achievement of young children, school-aged children, adults and publicly funded agencies. Effective July 1, 2013, AAI was recognized by KU’s Office of Research and Graduate Studies as one of just 12 designated university research centers and institutes. As part of its mission, AAI also provides KU faculty support and encouragement related to research in improving the performance and enhancing the achievements of students, adults and public-sector agencies. The Institute and its centers also provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to obtain valuable research and on-the-job employment experience while at KU.
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https://aai.ku.edu/
External link for Achievement & Assessment Institute at KU
- Industry
- Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- education research, special education, assessment, community engagement, testing, and evaluation
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1122 W Campus Rd
Lawrence, Kansas 66045, US
Employees at Achievement & Assessment Institute at KU
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Alica Thomas
Test Development Coordinator at The University of Kansas
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Eleazar (Trey) Vasquez III
Achievement and Assessment Institute Operation Officer
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Angela Murray
Associate Research Professor at The University of Kansas
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Chance Dibben
Communications Manager at Achievement & Assessment Institute at KU
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PhD in Early Childhood Unified Education; Associate Researcher @ku-cppr; Adjunct Instructor at the University of Kansas
We’re seeing clear evidence that children in Kansas participating in both the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program and an Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) funded program are benefiting from improved literacy skills! You can learn more about these programs and other ways they impact children and families by clicking the link below. #earlychildhood #childdevelopment #earlyliteracy #programevaluation
Children participating in both Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 📚 and Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) programs demonstrated improved early literacy skills compared with ECBG alone. ⭐ More in the Kansas Children's Cabinet Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/ghmKyjJp #AllinforKansasKids
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AI research is thriving at our institute and throughout the KU community. This article delves into some of the cutting-edge approaches and applications driving this work forward.
AI work being done at KU has less to do with creation and more to do with understanding and application, many projects are being worked on here that aren’t being done elsewhere. Researchers at the Achievement and Assessment Institute are looking into how AI affects education and how it could change the entire discipline to help educators and learners. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gyu6dxPv #AI #HigherEd #Workforce
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“We've used accelerator grants to buy updated and new supplies for the classrooms. We've also added keypads to the front door and the playground door to just add an extra layer of security. We're updating items on the playground, all sorts of fun things like that. We did all of that to increase the childcare experience and to increase slots.” -Heather Hoover, Center Director Partnering with the Kansas Children's Cabinet in support of the Child Care Capacity Accelerator and Innovation Community grant work is a joy. The community impact of these collaborative efforts is tremendous! #AllinforKansasKids #ChildCareAccelerator #ChildCare
Accelerator Funds Help Abundant Life Childcare and Preschool’s Journey Toward Expansion
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“Like any tool, especially a tool as powerful and transformative as AI, students must be taught how to use it responsibly and well,” Neal Kingston said. https://lnkd.in/gyu6dxPv
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Facilitated through AAI's Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, the Jerry Bailey Educational Opportunity Scholarship provides financial support for low-income and first-generation students as they pursue an undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas. ceop.ku.edu/scholarship
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ICYMI: Please join us in welcoming Jackie Counts and Trey Vasquez to the AAI Leadership Team. Jackie and Trey will serve as Operating Officers, new roles designed to help drive AAI’s mission forward. https://lnkd.in/gsJe_w8u
Achievement & Assessment Institute appoints 2 operating officers
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Exciting news on this day full of exciting news at KU: Jackie Counts and Eleazar (Trey) Vasquez III are joining AAI's leadership team as Operating Officers. Their expertise in research, education, and community impact will help drive AAI’s mission forward. https://lnkd.in/gsJe_w8u
Achievement & Assessment Institute appoints 2 operating officers
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"I’m grateful this past year for the collaboratives formed, such as the AI Think Tank, to assist faculty and the community in growing more aware of the AI work occurring on campus." https://lnkd.in/gyu6dxPv
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“We must help prepare students to use AI accurately, equitably, and effectively,” Maggie Mosher, Ph.D. said. https://lnkd.in/gyu6dxPv
Researchers at KU, including some at the Achievement & Assessment Institute, are advancing breakthroughs in AI. From educational tools to ethical frameworks, their work is shaping how we understand and apply AI to real-world challenges. https://lnkd.in/gyu6dxPv This story features wonderful researchers across KU and AAI, including Maggie Mosher, Ph.D., Lisa Dieker, Kathryn (Katie) Conrad, James Basham, Jennifer Lohoefener, Rick Ginsberg and more. #EdTech #AIinEducation
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