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2021 ATP Innovations in Testing Virtual Conference

April 27-29, 2021
Virtual Event

We are excited to learn about the virtual possibilities at this year’s virtual ATP Conference. We look forward to “seeing” you all in April!


Day 1 – Tuesday, April 27

Candidate and Credential Management – How far it’s come, and where is it going?

  • Blair Harris and Gina Raney (Alpine)
  • Sponsor Peas in a Pod Discussion
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am ET

When Beta Forms AND Beta Samples Differ: Hitting the Unlucky Lottery?

  • Jim Henderson (Ping Identity); Jill van den Heuvel (Alpine)
  • Presentation
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am ET

Converting 4‐Option to 3‐Option Multiple Choice Questions Without Pretesting! Case Study Results

  • Joan Paros (NCARB); Brett Foley and Amanda Wolkowitz (Alpine)
  • Presentation
  • 10:40 am – 11:10 am ET

Use of Alternative Data in Exam Development & Certification Decisions

  • Lisa O’Leary and Brett Foley (Alpine)
  • Sponsor Roundtable Session
  • 12:20 pm – 1:05 pm ET

Have a psychometric question? Ask a Panel of Dueling Psychometricians!

  • Amanda Dainis (Dainis and Company, Inc.); Andy Dwyer (American Board of Pediatrics); Amin Saiar (PSI Services); Brett Foley and Amanda Wolkowitz (Moderators; Alpine)
  • Panel Discussion
  • 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm ET

Day 2 – Wednesday, April 28

Boosting SME Engagement and Productivity During Virtual Item Development

  • Laura Brooks and Sarah Hughes (Facilitators; Alpine)
  • Peas in a Pod Discussion
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am ET

Exam Security and COVID-19: Practical Concerns and Strategies to Address Them

  • Angelica Mulfinger and Gina Raney (Alpine)
  • Sponsor Session
  • 11:35 am – 12:05 pm ET

Deja What’s New?: Womens’ Careers in Assessment

  • Liz Burns (Appian); Sierra Hampton-Simmons (PMI); Tara Miller (Tableau); Jamie Mulkey (Xvoucher); Gina Raney (Alpine); Alina Von Davier (Duolingo)
  • Workshop
  • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET

Day 3 – Thursday, April 29

Select Your Own Certification Path: A Case Study of Program Design

  • Ken Salchow (F5 Networks); Jill van den Heuvel (Alpine)
  • Presentation
  • 10:55 am – 11:25 am ET

Virtual Item Development: Ensuring Rigor, Integrity and Security in a Shifting World

  • Carol Curley (Unity); Bill Johnson and Sheronne Wilson (NCARB); Amy Smigielski (ELI); Casey Johnson (Alpine)
  • Panel Discussion
  • 2:40 pm – 3:25 pm ET

ATP Innovations in Testing Virtual Conference 2021 Website