THE CONCEPT OF VALIDITY: REVISIONS, NEW DIRECTIONS
AND APPLICATIONS
Sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education and
Maryland Assessment Research Center for Education Success
In the Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
October 9 and 10, 2008 (Thursday and Friday)
Department of Measurement, Statistics & Evaluation
University of Maryland
Below, you will find directions to the location of the events on Campus. Additional information about
lodging and dining, as well as a map of the University of Maryland Campus, is located on the web site,
http://www.cvs.umd.edu/.
If you have already paid for your registration, thank you for your payment. The conference fee of $125 is
payable by check, credit card (VISA, MC, & Discover only), money order, or employer purchase order made out
to the University of Maryland [Tax I.D. 52-6002-033]. We appreciate pre-payment as soon as possible although
we will be accepting payment on site if that is more convenient (if space is available). We are looking forward to
your participation in this event. Please direct any questions to (301) 405-3624 or rwalukon@umd.edu.
LUNCH & ACCOMMODATIONS
Lunch will be provided on the first day only. For out-of-town guests, there are several sources of
accommodations in the immediate area including three Holiday Inns as well as hotels by Best Western,
Courtyard by Marriott, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Days Inn, Super 8 and Hampton Inn. In addition, the Inn and
Conference Center has limited accommodations. Additional information about hotel pricing and reservations can
be found at the web site: http://www.cvs.umd.edu/visit/accommodations.html Participants are responsible for
arranging their own accommodations.
PARKING
Participants may park at the Union Lane Garage (located between the Stamp Student Union and Cole
Field House) for $12.00 per day. There are numerous metered spaces on campus but the University police are
diligent about ticketing cars at expired meters as well as cars without appropriate stickers in reserved parking
lots. More information about parking on University of Maryland Campus can be found at the web site:
http://www.parking.umd.edu/themap/
DIRECTIONS
The bracketed reference below refers to the Campus Map at the University of Maryland College Park
web site: http://www.transportation.umd.edu/visitor/directionstocampus.html. The conference (10/09/08 &
10/10/08) will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union Building [Campus Map G4,
Building #163].
METRO
The Campus is conveniently located approximately 1 mile from the College Park-University of Maryland
Metro Station. The stop is on the green line of the D.C. Metro System. The University of Maryland Shuttle Bus
runs from the College Park Metro stop on a twenty-minute schedule through the Campus. Or, a brisk fifteenminute scenic walk up a moderate hill through the Campus will bring you to all locations.
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS BY AUTOMOBILE
From Baltimore and Points North
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Take I-95 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
Take Exit 27 and then follow signs to Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr
(second right after entering the circle).
Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr
(second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
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From Virginia and Points South
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Take I-95 North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
Continue North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore.
Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr
(second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
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From Virginia and Points West
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Take I-66 East or I-270 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore/Silver Spring.
Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr
(second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
From Annapolis and Points East
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Take U.S. 50 to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
Go North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore.
Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr
(second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
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From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest)
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Take 16th St. North which becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line.
Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore.
Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr
(second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
From Washington, D.C. (Northeast/Southeast)
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Take Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North) which becomes Baltimore Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line.
Proceed through the city of College Park.
Turn left at Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr
(second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
Hotels in the University of Maryland Area
Clarion Inn and Fundome: (301) 474-2800
8601 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Complimentary shuttle service to UM and College Park
Metro station
Reservation phone: 1-800- 442-1644
Number of rooms: 118
Mileage from UM: 0.05 Miles
http://www.collegeparkinn.com
Comfort Inn and Suites: (301) 441-8110
9020 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Complimentary shuttle service to UM
Reservation phone: 1-800-228-5150
Number of rooms: 125
Mileage from UM: 0.8 Miles
http://hotels.maryland.com/servlet/reservations.Propert
yInformationXML/GAL_67095/cp
Courtyard by Marriott: 301-441-3311
6301 Golden Triangle Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20770
Free cable w/HBO, indoor pool, exercise room,
hydrotherapy pool, restaurant/lounge
Special rates for long term stays and weekends
Reservation phone: 1-800-321-2211
Number of rooms: 152
Mileage from UM: 3.7 Miles
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasgr-courtyardgreenbelt/
Days Inn College Park: (301) 345-5000
9137 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Continental breakfast, cable TV, HBO included, near
shuttle and Metro stops
10% discount rate for students
Reservation phone: 1-800-328-7466
Number of rooms: 68
Mileage from UM: 1.1 Miles
http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/prop
erty_info?propertyId=06812&brandInfo=DI
Greenbelt Marriott:
6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Reservation phone: 1-800-676-5975
Number of rooms: 283
Mileage from UM: 4.3 Miles
http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage/WASGB
Hampton Inn: (301) 345-2200
9670 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Number of rooms: 80
Mileage from UM: 1.0 Mile
http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?c
tyhocn=WASCLHX
Holiday Inn College Park: (301) 345-6700
10000 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Complimentary shuttle service to UM and College Park
Metro station
Restaurant, indoor pool, whirlpool sauna, exercise
room
Reservation phone: 1- 888-465-4329
Number of rooms: 221
Mileage from UM: 1.9 Miles
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/wascb
Holiday Inn Greenbelt: (301) 982-7000
7200 Hanover Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20770
Restaurant/ Lounge, outdoor pool, health spa, coinoperated laundry
Located near Greenway Shopping Center
Reservation phone: 1- 888-465-4329
Number of rooms: 204
Mileage from UM: 4.1 Miles
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/wasgb
Quality Inn: (301) 276-1000
7200 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Reservation phone: 1-877-424-6423
Numbers of rooms: 154
Mileage from UM: 0.3 Miles
http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/enUS/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MD021
Ramada Limited College Park:
(301) 345-4900
9113 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Continental breakfast, cable TV, HBO included, near
shuttle and Metro stops
Reservation phone: 1-800-272-6332
10% discount rate for students
http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/prop
erty_info?propertyId=11381&brandInfo=RA
Sheraton Calverton: (301) 937-4224095
4095 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705
Restaurant/lounge, pool, meeting facility, exercise
room
Complimentary shuttle service to UM, Metro and 5
mile radius
Reservations phone: 1-800-325-3535
Number of rooms: 206
Mileage from UM: 4.5 miles
http://www.starwood.com/sheraton/index.html
Super 8 motel: (301) 474- 0894
9150 Baltimore Ave., College Park
10% student discount rate
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/home?sid=0&p
op=no
UMUC Marriott:
University of Maryland, University College
3501 University Blvd. E.
Adelphi, MD 20783
Reservation phone: 1-800-228-9290
Numbers of rooms: 108
Mileage from UM: 0.03 Miles
http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage/WASUM