ATP Global Conference has Gone virtual for 2020! Our break out session with Cognia focuses on how US districts and states are successfully adapting their testing campaigns in an unpredictable education landscape.

As COVID-19 has upended the educational system in 2020, it’s inevitable that institutions will accelerate their transition to digital. But how are the country's school districts tackling this shift, and what does this mean for traditional learning and assessment?

Join us online for a presentation with Larry Ehret, Senior Program Manager at Cognia, to hear how they’ve leveraged technology partnerships to respond to the need for remote learning and develop a plan for the new normal in learning and assessment. After the presentation, we will have an open Q&A to discuss challenges, tips and reactive and proactive strategies that can help you recover from the disruption caused by COVID-19.

Access the session here: https://www.gotomeet.me/TAOTesting

Key takeaways:

• How have state requirements changed and how are states adapting to these changes?
• What rationale has gone into decision making?
• What challenges/solutions have been implemented?
• How can an institution ensure validity of outcomes when their education model is disrupted?
• How can you develop a plan for the new normal for testing in a post COVID environment?

Meet our Speakers:

Larry Ehret | Senior Program Manager | Cognia

Larry Ehret has over 20 years experience in digital assessment working with 18 states. He is PMP certified with expertise in risk and scope management, handling large scale complex projects and customer relationships. He inspired and talented leader proven to inspire others and effectively prioritize and oversee a broad range of responsibilities. Larry’s strength lie in understanding customer needs, managing conflict, and putting concerns at ease. He communicates calmly with empathy and insight, developing mitigation strategies when deliverables are at risk, and allows team to utilize strengths, as well as motivating the to push beyond their comfort zone.

Dan Verdick | Senior Client Services Manager | Open Assessment Technologies

Dan is a pragmatic, reliable leader who collaboratively balances company and customer needs by building positive relationships with educators to develop and maintain their summative assessment programs. With over 20 years experience working in the US K12, higher education and international markets, he has partnered with education leaders to develop robust assessment programs that inform education policy makers, administrators and teachers to improve instructional outcomes.