AIM Assessment Innovation Matters

I speak, write, conduct research, and consult internationally on assessment innovations that matter: Innovation in educational assessment, emphasizing equity and real-world impact that educators, policy makers, and the public can understand. Specializations include personalizing assessment through generative AI and non-AI means, responsibly incorporating AI into assessment, validity and fairness, socioculturally responsive assessment, formative assessment, and assessment research.

My Approach

I focus on clarity and simplicity, making complex assessment ideas accessible and actionable.

Contact Us

Reach out to discuss ideas or collaborations in educational assessment innovation.

Projects

Showcasing key work shaping assessment innovation.

Featured Work

Recent activities include helping a major testing organization re-envision science performance assessment for its largest state assessment contract, serving on technical assistance committees for a major assessment consortium and one of the nation's largest school districts, being a member of a National Academy of Education committee designing a roadmap for the future of AI and assessment, and conducting research on personalizing assessment to enhance validity and fairness.

Upcoming

Join me at NCME 2026 in Los Angeles!

Experience Matters

Over the years, I've partnered with educators and institutions around the world to rethink how assessments can help learners, educators, and policy makers enhance equity and impact.

Focused on practical solutions that improve educational outcomes.

Past Roles

Norman O. Frederiksen Chair in Assessment Innovation

Educational Testing Service

2010 - 2025

Led projects integrating advances in the learning sciences, technology, and measurement to produce innovative assessment models intended to enhance equity and educational impact.

Distinguished Presidential Appointee

Educational Testing Service

2000 - 2010

Led projects integrating advances in the cognitive science, technology, and measurement to produce innovative assessment models.