Assessment Research Center Projects

• DIAS: Documentation of Indiana's Academic Standards

http://arc.education.purdue.edu/DIAS/home.htm

DIAS 2000 is a standards-based assessment tool that will be freely available to Indiana teachers through a secure account on the World Wide Web. DIAS 2000 provides teachers with a systematic way of judging their students' progress on Indiana's Academic standards for English/language arts, math, science, or social studies. It can be used effectively in any K-12 class setting that incorporates Indiana's Academic Standards in the curriculum. DIAS 2000 can also be used as an alternate assessment for some students who have mild disabilities, if their case conference committee determines that the ISTEP+ is not appropriate.

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• Past Projects

• IASEP: Indiana Assessment System of Educational Proficiencies

  http://arc.education.purdue.edu/IASEP/home.htm

  IASEP is an integrated computer-based documentation system designed for Indiana students in elementary school through twelfth grade who have moderate or severe disabilities and require an extensive level of support. The academic skills which are rated within IASEP currently are based on the kindergarten through third grade state standards. Standards for more grades may be available in the future. In addition, the assessment includes items from non-academic domains such as personal adjustment and vocational experiences.

• ECAS: Early Childhood Assessment System

  http://arc.education.purdue.edu/EarlyChildhood/home.htm

  ECAS is an integrated computer-based documentation system designed for all children, with or without identified disabilities, who are enrolled in an early childhood program. The academic skills which are rated within ECAS are based on the kindergarten through second grade Indiana state standards.

• The Use of Electronic Portfolios in Alternative Middle Schools

  http://arc.education.purdue.edu/Projects/EPinAltMidSch.htm

  As one of the fastest growing segments of the public education system, "at-risk" students present challenges in terms of instruction and assessment. Currently, two alternative middle schools are participating in a study designed to involve students in assessing their academic progress through the creation of electronic portfolios of their work.