Timeline

2020

International research of students’ achievements (IRSA): methodology, tools, results

December, 2020

“Implementation of SAM methodology at secondary school physics course” webinar outcomes

December, 2020

Implementation of SAM methodology at secondary school physics course

December, 2020

EAOKO Conference 2020: How to effectively assess the quality of distance education?

December, 2020

CICED issued its latest newsletter

June, 2020

2019

Discussion of the prospects of using SAM tool for development of classroom assessment was held at EAOKO conference

November, 2019

Test items development training was held as part of the EAOKO conference

November, 2019

IRSA study workgroup meeting

November, 2019

VIII annual international EAOKO conference was held is Minsk

November, 2019

Harry Patrinos speech on achievements and future of READ program

November, 2019

World Bank representatives speak on READ program importance for education development

November, 2019

READ partner countries representatives report on cooperation with the READ program

November, 2019

Reforming examinations: READ partner countries share experience

November, 2019

“Public examinations examined” book presented at READ conference

November, 2019

“Best Classroom Assessment Practices-2019” contest awardees shared experience at READ conference

November, 2019

Bill Boyle: transforming education through formative teaching, learning and assessment

November, 2019

Use of results of monitoring for improvement of education quality: case of Students’ Achievement Monitoring

November, 2019

READ Conference: MA and PhD programs developed with the support of the Program

November, 2019

READ program plays crucial role in global effort to eliminate learning poverty

November, 2019

CICED participated at BE2 working group meeting

October, 2019

Study tour to OECD and UNESCO IIEP in frames of READ program

October, 2019

IRSA international workgroup meeting in Erevan

September, 2019

CICED presented the Russian education quality assessment tools and the READ program at the International Symposium in Bulgaria

June, 2019

International cooperation in the field of education quality assessment

April, 2019

SAM developers conducted a webinar on the results of testing schools

January, 2019

2018

Completed background questionnaire analysis of Mathematics

December, 2018

CLASS and Coaching with assistance from the University of Virginia

December, 2018

Small Grants Program portal was launched

December, 2018

Expansion of distance learning courses

December, 2018

Participation in BE2 working group

December, 2018

Series of methodological seminar

December, 2018

Contextual questionnaires localization

December, 2018

Bank of items for SAM in mathematics in 4 languages

December, 2018

Bank of items for SAM in mathematics

December, 2018

Cross-country research

December, 2018

Theoretical design and test versions of SAM tool in natural science

December, 2018

A package of analytical tools has been developed

December, 2018

Conducted trainings on the Classroom Organization domain of classroom practice

December, 2018

Finalized National Assessment report for teachers

December, 2018

Provided practical support to pilot schools’ mentors and teachers on tracking the Emotional Support domain of classroom practice

December, 2018

Shared with the Ministry of Human Resource Development the full report of learning assessment

November, 2018

Supported development of the Concept Paper on the National Assessment for general education

November, 2018

Conducted the third round of trainings оn the basics of item writing for multiple-choice questions

November, 2018

READ Program portal was launched

October, 2018

October, 2018

Study visit to the OECD

October, 2018

Participation in the GAML meeting

October, 2018

Discussed the draft secondary analysis of the NSBA

October, 2018

Trained four Kyrgyz psychometricians at Cito

October, 2018

Completed a report on background data analysis for mathematics achievement

September, 2018

Finalized a teacher guide for Mathematics and Physics

September, 2018

Prepared an item writing manual for test item writers

September, 2018

Conducted a brainstorming workshop with the Mongolian National University of Education and MECSS

September, 2018

Results of the Computer-Based Test for UEE

September, 2018

Initiated drafting of new systematic criteria on reading scales

September, 2018

Developed the pilot monitoring and mentoring mechanism

September, 2018

Pre-tested the teacher training module for the national reading intervention and delivered training to master trainers

September, 2018

Held a rigorous 5-day item writing training for subject experts

September, 2018

Generated State and District Report Cards

August, 2018

Developed a comprehensive teacher training manual

August, 2018

Finalized and disseminated the draft scoping report on the SEE

August, 2018

Master’s program in Educational Assessment

August, 2018

Initiated review of Senior Secondary Entrance Examination content

August, 2018

Selected 50 teachers for the Classroom Assessment package pilot

August, 2018

Agreed with MECSS to initiate a media strategy to disseminate EGRA and EGMA results

August, 2018

Conducted an analysis with experts of Grade 10 test items for the Secondary Education Examination

August, 2018

Completed the dissemination activities from the “South Asia Regional Conference on Using Large- Scale Assessments to Improve Teaching and Learning”

July, 2018

Developed 19 test blueprints for grades 5, 9, 12

July, 2018

Produced a report for review by MECSS on the subnational dissemination workshop

July, 2018

Prepared a time-bound action plan based on the third round of NASA grade 8 report

July, 2018

Completed a background paper on assessing reading

July, 2018

Presented the Classroom Assessment Package

July, 2018

Submitted draft policy briefs on EGRA and EGMA results

July, 2018

Disseminated the results of the analysis of the Grade 8 National Assessment of Student Achievement in Math, Language, and Science

July, 2018

Received preliminary results from background data analysis for Math achievement

June, 2018

Drafted a teacher guide for Mathematics and Physics

June, 2018

Drafted a teacher guide for Mathematics and Physics

June, 2018

Conducted the first round of seminars on Matura exams

June, 2018

Submitted Classroom Assessment Package to MOES for approval

June, 2018

Completed analysis of high school examination progression rates

June, 2018

Workshop on scoping for standardization of Grade 10 high-stake examinations

June, 2018

Conducted the workshops

June, 2018

Developed instruments for learning assessment for piloting

May, 2018

Study tour to CITO

May, 2018

Developed modules for teacher training program on formative assessment and learning assessment for piloting

May, 2018

Completed analysis of the Grade 8 NASA

May, 2018

Drafted formative assessment and learning assessment components of National Assessment Concept and Glossary

April, 2018

Conducted a workshop on formative assessment and learning assessment concepts

April, 2018

Completed an initial technical report and background paper on assessing reading

April, 2018

Drafted customized National Assessment reports

April, 2018

Piloted the Grade 10 National Assessment of Student Achievement

April, 2018

Awarded firm contract to design and conduct an assessment of language and math in three Indian states

March, 2018

Drafted customized National Assessment reports

March, 2018

TF Student Assessment for Policymakers and Practitioners is translated to Russian

March, 2018

Launch in the Russian Training Center

March, 2018

Conducted a preliminary identification

March, 2018

Completed contracting of international technical assistance provider

March, 2018

Began the identification and development of improved performance indicators on reading progress

March, 2018

Developed draft Classroom Based Formative Assessment and Grading System Framework

February, 2018

Completed a preliminary analysis of new Learning Outcome Standards

February, 2018

Supported training by an international consultant

February, 2018

Hired international expert and local technical assistance firm and consultant

February, 2018

Identified a consultant and group of local test developers

February, 2018

Developed a guidebook for teachers

January, 2018

Began a review of the alignment of examination content

January, 2018

Launch of the Ph.D. Program in Educational Measurement and Evaluation

January, 2018

Developed implementation plan with Cito

January, 2018

Began work on data inventory structure and sample analysis plan

January, 2018

2017

Initiated first international consultancy

December, 2017

CICED experts participate in Winter Academy

December, 2017

Research and practice seminar in Minsk with participation of specialists from 6 countries

October, 2017

Joint conference with EAOKO

September, 2017

September, 2017

READ-2 RAS Expert Council

September, 2017

MA Degree export program in Education Quality to CIS countries

September, 2017

“Lesson with in-built diagnostics’’ tool

August, 2017

SAM questionnaires for cross-country research

July, 2017

SABER-Student Assessment ‘Lite’ toolkit is finalized

July, 2017

SAM for secondary school

June, 2017

TF Student Assessment for Policymakers and Practitioners course is launched

June, 2017

CICED participates in UNESCO technical groups

May, 2017

Study tour to the World Bank Headquarters and Educational Testing Services (ETS)

May, 2017

Research contest “Practices for in-classroom assessment”

March, 2017

SAM in the Republic of Belarus

March, 2017

READ II countries selected

January, 2017

2016

Round of the Small Grants Program 2016 started

December, 2016

CICED learning distant portal

October, 2016

1st Annual Conference within Technical Assistance to Support Russia Education Aid for Development Program

October, 2016

The conference on the launch of the READ program together with the World Bank

September, 2016

Start of innovative instrument development

April, 2016

Diagnosing of Teaching Practices for primary school

March, 2016

Cross-country research in CIS countries

February, 2016

READ II program is launched in Russian Federation

January, 2016

2015

May, 2015

2014

Building Evidence in Education (BE2)

February, 2014

2013

Global Partnership for Education (GPE) grant

September, 2013

Workshops for pre-service teachers

June, 2013

SAM monitoring passed international expertise

April, 2013

2012

Module on Classroom Assessment and Examinations

June, 2012

Eurasian Association for Education Quality Assessment (EAOKO) is established

June, 2012

Working groups of Global Partnership for Education (GPE)

March, 2012

Partnership with UNESCO Institute of Statistics

February, 2012

Partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

January, 2012

2011

Armenia joined READ Program

December, 2011

Completion of the SABER

November, 2011

First annual CICED conference took place in Athens, Greece

October, 2011

Russian Training Center

June, 2011

May, 2011

IC Literacy Test pilot

February, 2011

2010

Cooperation with Fast Track Initiative (FTI)

March, 2010

Postgraduate program “Management of educational systems on the basis of data”

February, 2010

Postgraduate program “Measurement in psychology and education”

January, 2010

2009

Small grants program

November, 2009

SAM’s first approbation sessions

October, 2009

Partnersip establishment

August, 2009

Concept of IC Literacy test

May, 2009

April, 2009

2008

Launch of SAM and “In-depth analysis of Russia results of PISA and PIRLS” projects

September, 2008

CICED establishment

July, 2008

2020

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2019

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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