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We’re thrilled to share the release of a new report from Lyons Assessment Consulting and Foresight Law + Policy, PLLC entitled, “Additional Examples of Evidence for Peer Review: Recommendations for Supporting Innovative State Assessment Systems.” The purpose of this report is to encourage innovation in state assessment by providing recommendations on revisions to the peer review guidance that address the unique evidentiary considerations for assessment models that depart from the status quo. The expert-backed recommendations in this report are designed to: ▶︎ Give confidence to states that the peer review process is flexible and can accommodate variations in assessment models ▶︎ Improve the quality of state submissions by expanding on the types of evidence that would be appropriate to submit, particularly in cases where the existing examples of evidence in the peer review process may not directly apply ▶︎ Signal to peer reviewers that there are often many different legitimate ways to provide evidence in support of the critical elements, especially in the context of innovative models Special thank you to authors Samuel Ihlenfeldt, Sanford R. Student, Susan Lyons, Nathan Dadey, Ellen Forte, and Phoebe Winter, contributors Aneesha Badrinarayan, Laine Bradshaw, Maria D'Brot, Charles DePascale, Wei He, MS, MBA, Andrew Ho, Meagan Karvonen, Pohai Kukea Shultz, Susan Lottridge, Rochelle Michel, and Stephen Sireci, and the ongoing thought partnership of Kirsten Taylor Carr and Matthew Blomstedt of Foresight Law + Policy, PLLC. Read the full report and join us in shaping the future of state assessments: https://lnkd.in/eRmR9_X2 #EducationInnovation #StateAssessment #PeerReview #ESSA

We've just launched our new website for Lyons Assessment Consulting! We are thrilled to have this beautiful new space to feature the good work of many of our clients and share our growing library of resources. Check it out and let us know what you think! https://lnkd.in/emaRJNkP

We've been busy conferencing in September. Earlier this month, Dr. Susan Lyons presented at National Council on Measurement in Education's Classroom Assessment Conference with partners at the Chicago Public Schools, Peter Leonard, Sasha (Alexandra) Klyachkina, and colleagues Aneesha Badrinarayan and Erika Landl to share a new framework for culturally conscious assessment. Last week, Susan served as a panelist with Juan D'Brot and Ye Tong at the Center for Assessment's RILS conference to discuss Trailblazing Transformations in the area of assessment use and consequences. A huge thank you to our insightful partners and colleagues for continually pushing the boundaries of equity in education and helping us transform these important ideas into actionable frameworks. #EducationEquity #CulturallyResponsiveAssessment #AssessmentMatters #EdLeadership

Excited to announce that Susan Lyons and Nicholas Munyan-Penney will be presenting with EdTrust about Inclusive Assessments to school board leaders at the upcoming School Board Partners conference in San Antonio, TX. #InclusiveAssessments #ConferenceSpeakers #EducationConference

I’m excited to share that Lyons Assessment Consulting has been selected to participate in the K12 Research for Equity Hub’s second research cycle, managed by EduDream! We are partnering with KnowledgeWorks and Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services to study the compatibility of a fully performance-based assessment system with federal policy guardrails. The Hub is a multi-year initiative exploring innovative assessment and accountability models in #K12Education. Learn more about our project: https://lnkd.in/gRAfB7pd #RethinkingK12Accountabilty

The team at Lyons Assessment Consulting Consulting is proud to be selected for this important work! We are thrilled to be working alongside our partners at KnowledgeWorks and Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services to conduct this research!

Lyons Assessment Consulting is hiring a full-time senior associate. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our fast-paced team, serve our clients, and advance innovation in educational assessment and accountability! Looking for details on the position? Click here to view the job listing: https://lnkd.in/d85pnpfa Additionally, below are some of the main qualifications we are looking for: ▶︎ Doctoral degree in Educational Measurement or related field with 5+ years of experience, or Masters degree in Educational Measurement or related field with 8+ years of experience. ▶︎ Proven success leading consulting projects and/or funded research related to K-12 assessment. ▶︎ Excellent academic writing skills, including peer-reviewed publications. ▶︎ Deep knowledge of psychometrics and advanced quantitative methodologies, facility in R or similar programming language. ▶︎ Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills. Commitment to equity and anti-racism We look forward to reviewing your applications! 🌟 #JobOpportunity #HiringNow #EducationJobs #SeniorAssociate #JoinOurTeam

This week, Dr. Susan Lyons will be a distinguished guest speaker at two of CCSSO's State Collaboratives. Join us as we delve into critical topics in state assessment and score reporting! 🔹 Thursday Morning: Dr. Lyons will be at the Technical Issues in Large Scale Assessment (TILSA) Collaborative, presenting alongside Maria D'Brot and Rochelle Michel on a forthcoming report. Together, they will share insightful recommendations for additions to the USED Peer Review Guidance to support innovative models in state assessment. 🔹 Thursday Afternoon: Dr. Lyons will be at the Balanced Assessment Systems (BAS) Collaborative, led by Erika Landl and Caroline Wylie, discussing how states can shift to asset-based language in score reporting. Let's come together to explore these groundbreaking advancements in education. See you there! #Education #StateAssessment #ScoreReporting #CCSSO #StateCollaboratives

Check out Lyons Assessment Consulting at CCSSO's National Conference on Student Assessment in Seattle! Susan Lyons will be presenting in two sessions along with colleagues and assessment experts, André A. Rupp, W. Christopher Brandt, Lillian Pace, Sarah Snipes, Gretchen Morgan, Anne Hyslop, Chris Domaleski, and Dave Powell.