ACS Ventures, LLC

???Exciting News from ACS Ventures! ? We’re pleased to announce the release of?three new case studies?now available on the ACS website! These case studies showcase innovative solutions and strategies we've developed in partnership with our clients to tackle real-world challenges. ? ???Explore how we: ??Delivered impactful assessment solutions tailored to unique needs ??Supported organizational growth and certification excellence ??Addressed complex challenges with data-driven insights ? At ACS, we pride ourselves on advancing meaningful, evidence-based practices that drive results. These case studies are a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. ? We’d love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback or let us know how we can help you tackle your next big challenge! ? ??Dive in and discover the insights:?https://lnkd.in/egCuZJHC ? #CaseStudies #AssessmentSolutions #ACSventures #Innovation

ACS Ventures is excited to attend the upcoming ICE Exchange conference! ? Our team is looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, learning about the latest trends, and sharing insights. Susan is going to be busy this year, with a calendar full of presentations! ? ???Session Details: ? ????“None of the Above”? * Presenter(s):?Susan Davis-Becker, Grady C. Barnhill, Sarah Schnabel, Timothy Muckle and Rebecca LeBuhn * Date/Time:?Monday, November 18 from 10:15 – 11:30 AM ET * Location:?Flicker 3 * Session Overview:?- Pressing the Boundaries of Measuring Knowledge and Searching for the Secrets to Measuring Performance ? ?????“American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Continuing Certification Practice Activity Research Project” * Presenter(s):?Susan Davis-Becker & Jasey N. Bratek * Date/Time:?Tuesday, November 19 from 2:00 – 2:10 PM ET * Location:?Innovation Hall, Sparkle Ballroom * Session Overview:?E-Poster Gallery to drive impactful outcomes for organizations and individuals ? ?????“It Takes Two” * Presenter(s):?Susan Davis-Becker, Pamela Ing, Kevin Letz & Shelby Williamson * Date/Time:?Wednesday, November 20 from 9 AM – 10AM ET * Location:?Flicker 3 * Session Overview:?Aligning Psychometrics and Operations Management in Credentialing Programs ? ??????“It’s Time to Do More” * Presenter(s):?Susan Davis-Becker, Ada Woo, Michelle Laux and Brodie Wise * Date/Time:?Wednesday, November 20 from 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET * Location:?Ocean Promenade East * Session Overview:?Mitigate Test Program Biases with a Strong DEI Strategy ? Andrew will also be spending some time at the NCCA Genius Bar to discuss NCCA Accreditation to his heart’s content. He will be there from 9:30 to 10:00 on Monday the 18th?and again from 7:30 to 8:00 on Tuesday the 19th.? ? Let’s connect and dive into meaningful discussions about the future of certification and assessment! Drop by our session or reach out directly to set up a time to chat. ? #ICEExchange #Certification #Assessment #Innovation #Networking #ACSventures ?

We are excited to announce that Chad and Susan will be hosting a webinar titled “Understanding Professional Boundaries of Exercise Professionals” with Francis N. and Thomas Trautman. ? Date: October 30, 2024? Time: 12:00 PM CT ? Register on Zoom and mark your calendars and join us for this valuable session! https://lnkd.in/etxMZH9f

Are We Keeping Up with the Rapid Pace of Technology Changes in Assessment?? ? At the upcoming E-ATP panel discussion in Berlin, Germany,?Susan Davis-Becker,?Ada Woo,?Isabelle Gonthier, PhD, ICE-CCP, and?Stephanie Dille, MBA?will explore how AI and technological advancements are reshaping the assessment industry. ? Presentation details can be found here:?https://lnkd.in/eaiKtsDX ? #AssessmentInnovation #DigitalTransformation #EdTech #Testing #Assessmentevolution

A great week at American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) conference 2024! Thanks to Jasey Bratek for helping me share our adventures in doing practice analysis differently!

We are excited to share that Susan Davis-Becker will be presenting a poster session at the upcoming American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) conference in September! Susan, along with Jasey Bratek, will be discussing the process of collecting real-time practice data to design a continuing certification assessment.? ? Here are the presentation details: ? When: Tuesday, September 24 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM Where: ABMS Conference, Fairmont Chicago, International Ballroom Conference details:?https://lnkd.in/dd2X8xw ? We hope to see you there!

Exciting News!? ? We're excited to announce the launch of our all-new ACS Research Short Series! ? These bite-sized videos are crafted to provide you with brief, engaging snapshots of important measurement practices. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting, these videos are designed to keep you informed and engaged. ? Check out our first set of videos now and let us know what you think! We will be developing additional topics as the year progresses so keep your eyes open for our next installment! ? https://lnkd.in/egCuZJHC

ACS is heading to Seattle for the annual NCSA/CCSSO Conference! ACS team members will be actively participating in the NCSA/CCSSO Conference. See below for the list of sessions with ACS participation. Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 Russ, along with Eric Moyer, Jennifer Dugan, Steve Ferrara, Marianne Perie Level 4: Room 402 (Chillwack) Setting the Standard: Navigating Methods for Defining Educational Benchmarks Standard setting holds unique value within education assessment as a bridge between learning objectives, student performance, and reporting of measurement outcomes. The focus of this session is to emphasize the significance of choosing the right method for standard setting within a specific context and shares insights from experienced practitioners and researchers. Chad & Susan, along with Karla Egan, Lynn Schemel, Cedar Rose 11:00 – 12:00 Level 5: Room 505 (Queets) Maximizing the Value of your Technical Advisory Committee Presenters in this session will share diverse approaches for ways to identify and engage TAC members and maximize the value that they can provide. Some of these TAC-related strategies include developing governance policies, generating ongoing research collaboration, defining roles that members can play, and learning from international models. #acsventures #NCSA #CCSSO #assessment #education

ACS would like to extend a well-deserved Congratulations to Chad on being selected as a member of the Joint Committee for the revision of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (the Standards). This prestigious appointment is a testament to Chad's expertise and dedication in the field of Measurement in Education. ? The Joint Committee, sponsored by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), is tasked with leading the revision of the 2014 edition of the Standards. This significant endeavor will shape the future of educational and psychological testing, ensuring they remain robust, fair, and relevant. ? Congratulations, Chad, on this well-deserved recognition! https://lnkd.in/d4QPaqrd #EducationalResearch #PsychologicalTesting #StandardsRevision #Congratulations #acsventures

ACS is very excited to announce that Sarah Alahmadi has joined our team! Sarah interned with us in the summer of 2023 and we had a wonderful time working with her and are looking forward to her continued success!