National Evaluation Institute 2008

Assessment, Evaluation & Professional Learning Communities

Hilton Wilmington Riverside
Wilmington, NC
October 9-11, 2008

Hosted by:
The Consortium for Research on Educational Accountability and Teacher Evaluation (CREATE)
&
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Watson School of Education

The Hilton Wilmington Riverside is a beautiful hotel located in the heart of Downtown Wilmington on the shore of Cape Fear River. The breathtaking Atlantic Ocean and beaches are just minutes away!
Shops, museums, theatres, and historical architecture abound.

Click for reservations!

2008 Jason Millman Award

Dr. Arlen Gullickson

2008 NEI Key Presenters

Robert Marzano, President of Marzano & Associates

Arlen Gullickson, Professor and Researcher of Education

James Stronge, College of William & Mary

Anne Jolly, Project Director for Professional Learning Teams

Call for Proposals

Proposal Submission

The Consortium for Research on Educational Accountability
and Teacher Evaluation (CREATE) requests proposals for
papers and panels to be presented at the National Evaluation
Institute (NEI) from October 9 through 11, 2008. The
purpose of the Institute is to disseminate information about the
theory, research, and best practices of evaluation in the areas of
evaluation and accountability; program, personnel, and student
evaluation; evaluation and educational policy; evaluation and
technology; using data to improve educational quality; school
and classroom practices and closing the achievement gap as
these areas influence school and program effectiveness, student
learning, and staff performance in schools and colleges.
Assessment, Evaluation, and Professional Learning
Communities is the theme of the Institute. The Institute solicits
a range of papers that address topics and related questions in
four complementary strand areas.

By offering a supportive and stimulating workspace, by
providing exposure to a wide range of methodologies, and by
disseminating the collective expertise of practitioners and
researchers from around the world, the NEI provides a forum
for those who are engaged in the use of evaluation and assessment
for the benefit of education. Attendees will come away
with new contacts; fresh perspectives; and a renewed heart for
the difficult, but increasingly important work of educational
evaluation in this era of high-stakes accountability.
Proposals should follow the outline and instructions provided.
Proposals will be judged on potential value to the audience,
relevance of the topic to the theme, and overall quality.
Proposals must be received by May 31, 2008.

Notifications of acceptance status will be sent by June 30th.
All presenters and their co-presenters who submit proposals
must agree to:
. Register for the Institute by August 29, 2008.
. Be present at the Institute to deliver the presentation.
. Have the presentation description printed in the Institute
program.

The Institute will provide presenters with a screen and digital
projector (for laptop connection.)

Proposal Submission

Session Strands

Student Evaluation . What is the role of student evaluation in classrooms and schools? . What are the implications of the shift from "assessment of learning" to "assessment for learning"? . What is the role of assessment in an era of standards based instruction? . How are assessment data being used to foster improved student achievement? Personnel Evaluation . What are basic components to consider when developing a personnel evaluation system? .What is the role of standards in developing institutional policies and procedures associated with personnel evaluation systems? . What are new approaches for analyzing personnel evaluation systems? . How can we avoid costly disputes associated with personnel evaluation systems? Program Evaluation . How are standards used for program evaluations? . How can school-based educators make better use of the data available from program evaluation? . How can program evaluation assist policymakers in understanding the impact of policy decisions on schools? . How can program evaluation be used to address achievement gaps? Professional Learning Communities . What are the core principles of professional learning communities? . How do we sustain the professional learning community model in schools? . What indicators could we use to monitor the progress of the learning communities? .What is the relationship between professional learning communities and student achievement?

Conference Site
Wilmington, North Carolina
Welcome to the charming port city of Wilmington! This city is
located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina between
the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Although not just
a tourist town, Wilmington has become a popular destination
because of its moderate, four-season climate, historic preservation
district, annual events, such as Riverfest and the Azalea
Festival, and numerous championship golf courses. In
addition, nearby Wrightsville Beach is a Mecca for sailors,
surfers, sunbathers, beachcombers and seafood lovers.
The city has more than 65,000 residents and is home to the
University of North Carolina at Wilmington. It is also home to
a regional visual and performing arts center, a regional medical
center and to Screen Gems Studios - North Carolina, one of the
largest motion picture and television studios outside of Hollywood.
Wilmington, the county seat of New Hanover County, was
incorporated in 1739 and was originally situated on seven hills
located on the east side of the Cape Fear River. It was named
in honor of Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, who was a
patron of North Carolina's Governor at the time. To this day,
visitors are reminded of its rich history by the grand old homes
and tree-lined boulevards making Wilmington one of the most
beautiful small cities in the south.

Accommodations
The 2008 NEI will be held at The Hilton Wilmington
Riverside, Wilmington, North Carolina, a full service
hotel on the banks of the Cape Fear River. The rooms
showcase the elegance of Historic Downtown Wilmington
and the USS NC Battleship.

Directions from Wilmington International Airport:
. Take a left out of the airport and exit right onto the
Martin Luther King Parkway.
. The Parkway will turn into 3rd St. as you enter
downtown Wilmington.
. When on 3rd St. take a right on Grace St., go to the
end of Grace St. until you reach Water St.
. Take a right on Water St. and the Hilton entrance will
be on the left.

The Institute rate is $149 per night plus fees and
taxes. To ensure that you receive this rate, please
reserve your room by September 8, 2008, and identify
the group name as:
CREATE and/or National Evaluation Institute at the
time you make your reservation.

For reservations and/or inquiries, contact:
The Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel
Telephone No.: (910) 763-5900
Toll-Free No.: 1-888-324-8170 (Worldwide)

2008 NEI Links

Proposal Submission

Registration for NEI 2008

Hotel reservations for NEI 2008