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Research and Methodology

SAS® EVAAS® provides analytical services, including value-added modeling and projection analyses, for the assessment of schooling effectiveness at the district, school and, when requested, at the classroom level.

EVAAS Statistical Models in PA, March 2010 (PDF)

A Response to Criticisms of SAS EVAAS (PDF, 11/13/09)

Effects of Building Change on Indicators of Student Academic Growth - Sanders-et-al (PDF)

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Value-Added Assessment Annotated Bibliography (PDF)

For additional assistance with PA Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS) website, please contact LIU #13 at Phone: 717-606-1911 or by Email: pdepvaas@iu13.org.

For additional information, please contact:

Dana Klouser | AO/Program Manager
Pennsylvania Department of Education - Assessment and Accountability
333 Market Street | Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Phone: 717.705.3771 | Fax: 717.783.6642
00testing@psupen.psu.edu | www.education.state.pa.us