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The WebbAlign Method represents all of the processes, techniques, and tools developed by Dr. Norman L. Webb during his more than 10 years of alignment studies. The WebbAlign method combines qualitative expert judgments with quantified analysis of standards and assessments. It measures four criteria: categorical concurrence, depth-of-knowledge consistency, range-of-knowledge correspondence, and balance of representation. To ensure accurate alignments, the reviewers are content area experts and use coding forms customized for each state's standards and assessment instruments.

Starting in the Fall of 2012, Dr. Webb's alignments will be carried out through WCEPS via the use of the WebbAlign Method. WCEPS manages the administrative duties while Dr. Webb and his trained facilitators carry out the alignment studies. Dr. Webb provides management oversight of the WebbAlign Method and certifies the final product. Each WebbAlign study will meet the high level of quality for which Dr. Webb's work has become known.

Background on Norman L. Webb: Dr. Webb earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1975. He served as a senior research scientist for the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, and was the recipient of a 2003 Academic Staff Excellence Award. His personal research has focused on assessment of student's knowledge of mathematics and he leads the National Institute for Science Education's work in evaluating mathematics and science education.