Presentations

“Hyperparameter Optimization for Neural Network-Based IRT in Constrained Settings" Event: NCME Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, April 9, 9:45 AM ET – 10:45 AM ET Session Format: Presentation Presenters:      Seong Eun Hong Description: This study investigates hyperparameter optimization in neural network-based IRT  estimation. Using simulation with varying item pool sizes, iterations, and tuning strategies, results ... Read more

“Implementing Multilingual Multimodal Classroom Assessment Activities: Evidence from Elementary School Science" Event: NCME Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, April 9, 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM Session Format: Presentation Presenters:      Keira Ballantyne Amy Burden      Brittany York Description: Multilingual students in K-12 settings are learning and being assessed in content areas while still in the process of ... Read more

“A Holistic Model for Developing an Early Childhood English Language Proficiency Assessment" Event: NCME Annual Meeting Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Session Format: Presentation Location: Silver Lake A Presenters:      Yu Lan Su (Center for Applied Linguistics)       Aubrey Sahouria (Center for Applied Linguistics)       Jasmine Tsai, Yamei Wang ... Read more

“It Takes A Village: Bringing Multicultural Funds of Knowledge into the Science Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 10:40 AM Session Format: Presentation Location: Platinum Ballroom 3 Presenters:      Brittany York (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: This session will present theoretical viewpoints and research, including the federally-funded M2-Si grant, that illuminate ... Read more

“Languaging and Transculturalism in Dual Language Education Event: Chicago Public Schools Dual Language Conference Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM Session Format: Presentation Presenters:      Analleli Hernández (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description:  How do we leverage students' full linguistic repertoires to deepen content learning and strengthen their biliteracy trajectory? This session examines classroom ... Read more

September 16, 2026