Assessment 101
Assessment 101 is ideal for those relatively new to assessment practices. Many seasoned assessment practitioners attend as well. Individuals and teams from across the country come to learn strategies regarding how to teach others about assessment. Assessment 101 is a 5-day virtual, intensive workshop about each step of the assessment cycle with a special emphasis on learning improvement.
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About: Assessment 101
In this nationally-acclaimed (NASPA Silver Award-winning) workshop, participants learn about each step of the assessment cycle with a special emphasis on learning improvement. Assessment 101 is a 5-day virtual, intensive workshop designed to combine synchronous and asynchronous time to reinforce the knowledge gained while also imparting tangible skills. Individuals and teams from across the country come to learn strategies regarding how to teach others about assessment.
Assessment 101 will explore topics such as:
• writing student learning outcomes
• mapping the curriculum
• creating instruments
• examining implementation fidelity
• analyzing data
• reporting results
• using results to make evidence-based decisions
Assessment 101 is ideal for those relatively new to assessment practices. Many seasoned assessment practitioners attend as well. A $1,500 registration fee covers participation and materials provided during the 5-day workshop. There are a limited number of seats for each cohort.
Upcoming sessions of Assessment 101:
Register - February 6, 13, 20, 27, and March 6, 2026, 10 AM -4 PM EST over five Fridays.
Register - June 1-5, 2026, 10 AM -4 PM Mon-Thu and 10 AM -1 PM on Fri.
Faculty and staff at James Madison University can apply to have this fee waived through an assessment scholarship. If you have further questions, please contact us at assessmentdevelopment@jmu.edu.
