The Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation (Ericae.net) is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to advancing knowledge in educational assessment, evaluation, and research methodology. Whether you are a student, educator, researcher, or policymaker, Ericae provides the tools, insights, and guidance needed to understand how learning is measured—and how those measurements can be used to improve outcomes.
At its core, Ericae is built to bridge the gap between theory and practice. You’ll find foundational content that explains essential concepts like validity, reliability, and different types of assessment, alongside more advanced material covering psychometrics, data analysis, and research design. For those actively working in education, the site also offers practical strategies for classroom assessment, program evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.
Ericae goes beyond traditional content by serving as a true resource hub. Visitors can explore curated reading paths through the Assessment Library, access peer-reviewed research from the Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation (PARE) journal, and utilize tools like the Test Locator and ERIC database guides to find high-quality academic resources. Downloadable templates, rubrics, and evaluation tools are also available to support real-world application.
As education continues to evolve, Ericae remains focused on the future—covering topics like digital assessment, artificial intelligence, equity in measurement, and responsible data use. The goal is not just to inform, but to empower users to make better decisions, design better assessments, and contribute to more effective and equitable educational systems.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, Ericae is your trusted guide to understanding and improving educational assessment and evaluation.
Examples of Summative Evaluation in Practice
See examples of summative evaluation in practice and learn how end-of-cycle evidence guides funding, scaling, accreditation, and key decisions.
Examples of Formative Evaluation in Education
Explore examples of formative evaluation in education to see how timely feedback helps teachers improve learning before final grades are set.
When to Use Formative Evaluation in Programs
Learn when to use formative evaluation to improve programs during design, pilots, or delivery so your team can make smarter decisions sooner.
When to Use Summative Evaluation Effectively
Learn when to use summative evaluation to judge a program’s results, impact, and value so you can make confident decisions about what happens next.
What Is Summative Evaluation?
What is summative evaluation? Learn how it measures outcomes and helps leaders decide whether to improve, expand, fund, or end a program.
Reviewing and Revising Evaluation Plans
Learn how reviewing and revising evaluation plans keeps your evaluation useful, credible, and aligned with decisions that improve results.
Formative vs. Summative Evaluation: Key Differences
Confused about formative vs. summative evaluation? Learn the key differences so you can collect better evidence and make smarter decisions.
What Is Formative Evaluation?
Learn what formative evaluation is and how it helps teams improve programs, products, or curriculum before final decisions are made.
Ensuring Data Quality in Evaluation Design
Learn how ensuring data quality in evaluation design leads to accurate, trustworthy findings that support confident decisions and stronger programs.
Using Action Research for School Improvement
Use action research for school improvement to turn daily teaching challenges into practical inquiry, better decisions, and stronger student results.
How to Pilot an Evaluation Plan
Learn how to pilot an evaluation plan with a small-scale test that improves tools, methods, and reporting before you rely on the results.
How to Design an Evaluation Study Step-by-Step
Learn how to design an evaluation study step by step so you can choose the right evidence, methods, and decisions to improve program results.
Common Challenges in Designing Evaluations
Common challenges in designing evaluations can blur decisions. Learn how strong program evaluation design turns constraints into clear answers.
Tools for Designing Evaluation Studies
Learn the best tools for designing evaluation studies to build credible plans that show what works, for whom, under what conditions, and cost.
Timeline Planning for Evaluation Studies
Timeline planning for evaluation studies helps teams sequence design, data, analysis, and reporting so leaders get credible findings in time.