Assessment Consultation Services

The CETE Assessment Program offers several services in addition to general item bank and test creation. Our test development experts consult on the initial development stages of creating an assessment as well as how to administer assessments in alignment with industry-standard best practices.

Additional services can guide early stages of the item writing process that directly impact the efficacy of the final test.

For clients seeking accreditation, we provide information and documentation on how clients can create an assessment that meets the technical standards of accrediting bodies (e.g., NCCA). This includes assuring usability in employment and education settings; using task verification surveys to generate test plans and blueprints; and assisting on certification scheme development.

For clients that may not be seeking accreditation, we also offer customized solutions that follow best practices for assessment development. These services include helping to maintain and revise existing assessments, as well as establishing cut scores and providing validity evidence on previously developed item banks and test forms.

Our Assessment program associates are well versed in conducting statistical analyses of item banks and performance assessments required by accrediting bodies (e.g., the Institute for Credentialing Excellence). Most of our staff are ICE credentialing specialist certificants. For clients not seeking accreditation, our psychometrics team can perform and interpret advanced statistical analyses to determine if and how existing assessments should be revised.

Project Contact: Dr. Bridget McHugh