The assessment principles behind the easyCBM system are the result of over 30 years of published, peer-reviewed educational research. This system is designed and supported by Dr. Gerald Tindal, an expert on classroom measurement, assessment, and formative evaluation. Select the links below to learn more about Curriculum Based Measures (CBM) and the technical adequacy studies behind the easyCBM system.
Examining the Technical Adequacy of Measures in a Progress Monitoring Assessment System:
- Early Literacy Measures: Letter Names, Letter Sounds, and Phoneme Segmenting
- Word and Passage Reading Fluency
- Reading Comprehension
Contributors to this system include:
Dr. Gerald Tindal
Dr. Tindal joined the University of Oregon in 1984 in Special Education and currently is the Castle-McIntosh-Knight Endowed Professor of Education. Dr. Tindal is the Area Head of Educational Leadership and the Director of Behavioral Research and Teaching (BRT), a research center housing federal and state grants and contracts. His research focuses on integrating students with disabilities in general education classrooms using curriculum-based measurement to develop optimal instructional programs. He publishes and reviews articles in many special education journals and has written several book chapters and books on curriculum-based measurement and large-scale testing.
Dr. Julie Alonzo
Dr. Alonzo earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Learning Assessment / Systems Performance at the University of Oregon in 2007. In 2002, she was named a Stafford Student Scholar representing the University of Oregon as a member of The National Institute on Leadership, Disability and Students Placed at Risk. Julie's primary research interests include teacher professional development and the meaningful inclusion of students with diverse learning needs.
Dr. Paul Yovanoff
Dr. Yovanoff completed his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with an emphasis on psychometric theory and behavioral research methods. Since completion of his degree in 1992, Dr. Yovanoff has remained active in the field as a senior research.
Aaron Glasgow
Aaron Glasgow has developed computer-based solutions for the educational community since 1995. He has served as the technical coordinator and lead developer for multiple federal grants and state contracts. His interests include web applications, database design, electronic media, and general application development.
Kirt Ulmer
Kirt Ulmer received his B.S. in Computer Science from Portland State University, with an emphasis on web application development. He is the lead web developer of easyCBM.com and focuses on design, usability, and simplicity.