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Testing Services and Resources on Assessment, Evaluation, Statistics, and Educational Research

The American College Testing Programs ACT, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides educational services to students and their parents, to high schools and colleges, to professional associations and government agencies, and to business and industry. Its vision is to be the world’s leading provider of information for educational and career decisions in support of lifelong learning. Its mission is to help individuals and organizations make informed decisions about education and work. We provide information for life’s transitions.
American Evaluation Association AEA is an international professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. Evaluation involves assessing the strengths and weaknesses of programs, policies, personnel, products, and organizations to improve their effectiveness.
The Educational Testing Service Educational Testing Service is the world’s premier educational measurement institution and a leader in educational research. A private nonprofit company, dedicated to serving the needs of individuals, educational institutions and agencies, and governmental bodies in 181 countries, ETS develops and annually administers more than 11 million tests worldwide on behalf of clients in education, government and business.
The Evaluation Center The Evaluation Center, located at Western Michigan University, is a research and development unit that provides national and international leadership for advancing the theory and practice of evaluation, as applied to education and human services.
National Center for Educational Statistics NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations.
University of Michigan Documents Center University of Michigan Document Center is a central reference and referral point for government information, whether local, state, federal, foreign or international;. Its web pages are a reference and instructional tool for government, political science, statistical data, and news.
Arizona State University ASU’s University Office of Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness
Assessment Commons An open learning space that curates content for faculty and assessment professionals through housed resources and tools for student learning outcomes, teaching and learning, program review and accreditation.

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