The Association of Test Publishers (ATP) is pleased to host the 13th Annual Industry Conference – Innovations in Testing 2012!

This year’s event includes workshops and breakout sessions on timely topics, informative and thought-provoking keynote presentations, innovation showcases and numerous networking activities.

See what you can expect at Innovations in Testing 2012.

Conference Tracks for 2012 include:

• Innovative Item and Test Formats (e.g., simulations, videos, multiple choice variations, performance testing, memorability issues, LOFT, MST, MFT, new perspectives on CAT)
• Security (e.g., new threats, novel approaches, implications for test development, statistical analysis, IP protection, privacy protection)
• Standards and Best Practices (e.g., status of standards, impact across the testing process and on organizational structure, program management)
• Technical Psychometric Issues (e.g., IRT advances, measurement for non measurement professionals, innovative uses of testing data, algorithms for item banking, cloning, etc.)
• International Developments (e.g. stakeholders and policymakers, frameworks, interoperabilities, standards and best practices, tenders and projects, international surveys [e.g. PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS, PIAAC, TALIS, AHELO, SurveyLang], multi-lateral agreements)
• Relationships with Stakeholders (e.g., marketing, branding; with candidates, boards, vendors and others)
• Governmental Mandates (e.g. research, incentives impacting educational testing, legal and regulatory requirements, NCLB, RTT, standards-based reform, NAEP)
• Alternative Delivery Models (e.g. unproctored testing, distance education, mobile testing, security, etc.)
• Other Innovations and Trends

Interactive Workshops

Improve your conference ROI (Return on Investment)! These engaging workshops will feature industry visionaries and practitioners and will provide opportunities for all attendees to:

• Network with senior testing professionals.
• Discuss current and future testing strategies with colleagues.
• Gain insight into new and developing test technologies.

Workshop topics are chosen by your peers and will help put you at the forefront of testing!

Find out Who Attends the Innovations in Testing Conference.