January 2007
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| IEAMail, Issue 6 | January 2007 |
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Welcome Welcome to IEAMail, the topical monthly members e-newsletter, carrying news and views from the Institute of Educational Assessors (IEA). Content:
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Interested in Assessment Research?
New -Interested in Assessment Research? The IEA has collaborated with the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) and would like to offer members the opportunity to contribute to assessment focused research. We are keen to draw upon the knowledge and expertise of our members in developing assessment tools and resources for those involved in educational assessment. If you would like to contribute to our research then please follow the link below.
Institute News - Free Membership Extended! The IEA is pleased to announce that members will be able to enjoy an extension of our free membership offer period until May 2008. The IEA will be launching both Member and Fellow grades in May 2007. These levels of membership will also be free until May 2008. Further information relating to the launch of Member and Fellow grades will be made available on the IEA website, http://www.ioea.org.uk/. To learn more about membership, please follow the link below.
Institute News - Make the Grade - Spring Edition You will shortly receive, if you have not already done so, the spring edition of Make the Grade magazine, the termly publication from the IEA. You can also view a selection of articles on our website by clicking on the link below. If you have not received your copy of Make the Grade by the 7th February, please email info@ioea.org.uk stating your name and membership number.
Institute News - IEA Responds to DFES Proposals The IEA welcomes the opportunity to respond to proposals from DfES to support the summative Key Stages with formative progress checks carried out during the Key Stage in the classroom. There is much in the document which we welcome, particularly the emphasis on personalised learning and effective assessment for learning. The Institute's own objective is to ensure that teachers and others acquire the skills and qualities, which they need to be effective assessors. However we have some real concerns over the delivery and direction of this proposed policy.
The IEA recently held a Continual Professional Development (CPD) forum. The CPD forum included 40 professional membership organisations who focused on developing a programme of development in-line with the proposed IEA Chartered Assessor. Further information regarding professional development will shortly be posted on our website
Institute News - Education and Inspections Act Conference The IEA attended the Education and Inspections Act conferences as the Lead Exhibitor. This was a timely opportunity for the IEA to meet and speak with individuals that are at the forefront of change within the educational community. This also helped to raise awareness of the IEA and explain our role within assessment.
Institute News - Tax Return Deadline Only 2 Days Away! If you were sent a Tax Return by 31 October 2006 the deadline for sending back your completed 2005-06 Tax Return is this Wednesday (31st Jan). Please visit the Inland Revenues website for further information. Read more ... As an IEA member you can access a number of tax-related member benefits available to you including: A dedicated tax helpline The helpline is manned by a team of qualified advisors drawn from accountancy, legal and other backgrounds, and is available between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of Bank Holidays. To access this service call 0870 164 8050.Frequently Asked Taxation Questions The IEA has compiled a list of over 26 frequently asked taxation questions within the member area. Please follow the link below to find out more
Student News - First Steps in Assessment Last month the IEA announced the launch of the Student Members Area, specifically for Student Members who are studying towards their PGCE, B.Ed or M.Ed. The first in a number of publications aimed specifically for Students has been launched. First Steps in Assessment is aimed at developing the skills and competencies of Students and explains what they need to know to start their assessment careers. To find out more, please follow the link below.
NAA Assessment News -Key Stage Tests Contract The National Assessment Agency has announced that ETS Global BV is the preferred bidder for the contract to mark key stage tests from May 2008 onwards.
NAA Assessment News - Do you have the skills, knowledge and expertise? The Key Stage 1, 2 & 3 National Curriculum Tests follow a rigorous test development process, reaching over 1.2 million pupils every year. It is essential that the tests are top quality, fit for purpose assessment instruments. To ensure that the NAA are developing the highest quality assessment materials, we would like to invite you to become part of our pool of national expertise, so that we can call upon your skills in the future. We are seeking expert contributions in the following areas:
CPD - Events and Training Course Calendar Each month the IEA communicates educational assessment focused events and training courses that are taking place around the UK. The e-Assessment Question 8th and 9th March 2007 (£297.75 per day) run by Assessment Tomorrow (£205.62 per day for IEA members). To claim your discount and book on to the above event please email your name, the event and your membership number to info@ioea.org.uk. The Education Show The IEA will be exhibiting for the third year running at the Education Show, on the 22nd - 24th March 2007 at the NEC Birmingham. IEA members are entitled to free tickets to the show, to obtain these please email info@ioea.org.uk stating your name and membership number. We are also taking bookings from members who would like the opportunity to speak with an IEA representative, you can also pop along and speak with us, we can be found at stand G82. Further details regarding bookings will be communicated through our website http://www.ioea.org.uk/. Training providers. Please contact mailto:info@ioea.org.ukif you would like to promote your courses within this section of IEAMail. Members should be aware that the IEA is only communicating these events to its members and not endorsing them.
Assessment News - And Finally... A unitary awarding body is to take tough new measures to prevent pupils from gaining prior knowledge of exam questions. Radio transmitters and timed locks are to be introduced to packages containing exam papers before being sent to schools. They have also proposed to provide all schools with details of every pupil's performance on every exam question tackled which can then be cross referenced with results from other schools.
Let us know what you think of the e-newsletter and any features you'd like to see in future issues. If you're feeling creative and would like to contribute an article, please send an email to info@ioea.org.uk. Until next time...
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