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 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. . From Virginia and Points South o 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. . From Virginia and Points West 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 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. . From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest) 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) 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