ACT Testing in the Context of COVID: Validity, Value, Timelines and Research
Date: September 1
Time: 2-3 P.M. E.T.
Cost: Free
Audience: Secondary/Postsecondary
Session description: Every dimension of enrollment management and standardized testing has been impacted by COVID-19. Challenges have been significant for students, colleges, school counselors, and ACT as an organization. So, what’s ahead for ACT given the new realities we face? In addition to a fall 2020 ACT update, discussion will include overview of ACT research which has examined COVID-19 impacts on several factors, including ACT testing during summer 2020, student learning, technology access, college plans, test preparation, and underserved learners. This timely session will offer insights which will prove valuable for colleges and universities as they seek to serve their students well.
Presenters:
- Kenton Pauls – National Director, Higher Ed
- Jeff Allen; Director - Validity and Efficacy Research
*This webinar is sponsored by ACT and is a part of NACAC's Industry Insights webinar series.