What Educational Assessments Really Measure - EDC-X778AA
Course Description
Credit Validation for Healing Waters Global Learning Institute Participants Only
What Educational Assessments Really Measure™ is a professional learning course that helps educators examine what assessment results actually reveal about student learning—and what they do not. Participants explore different forms of assessment, factors that influence student performance, the limitations of relying on a single score, and practical ways to use assessment information to guide instruction. The course emphasizes looking beyond numbers to develop a more complete understanding of student progress, strengths, needs, and learning.Learner Outcomes
- Distinguish among major types and purposes of educational assessment
- Explain what assessment scores can and cannot indicate about student learning
- Identify factors that may influence student assessment performance
- Differentiate assessment performance from overall student ability
- Interpret assessment data within a broader instructional context
- Use multiple sources of evidence to develop a more complete picture of student learning
- Recognize potential limitations and unintended consequences of assessment practices
- Apply assessment information to make appropriate instructional decisions
- Develop assessment practices that support learning rather than simply measure performance
Course Details
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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH USD.
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours.
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Healing Waters Global Learning Institute Participants.
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.
These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
If you would like to purchase Continuing Education Units (CEUs) instead of USD Graduate-Level Extension Credit (GLEC), CEU participants will receive a Confirmation of Completion Letter documenting the CEUs earned, which can be downloaded and provided as a PDF for professional records. Click here for CEU Requests – Participant Instructions.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
- Home Page: Healing Waters Global Learning Institute
- Enroll: Programs
- Contact: contact@healingwatersenterprisesmedia.org
- 713-239-3071
Step 2: Complete the Course
Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments. (Some courses, specifically DoDEA courses, may require participants to purchase units before the course ends; please check the enrollment window for details.)
Step 3: Register for University Credit
After confirming your registration with the partner organization and completing your program, return to USD’s website.
- Locate the same course on our listings page
- Click Add to Cart
- Click Check Out
- You will be prompted to either log into your USD Student Account or create one, and then pay for your units
If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment (please check the enrollment dates) or enrollment has already closed. If enrollment has closed, you may still contact the organization directly to see if they will accept a late enrollment or if the course will be offered again in the future.
Step 4: Submit your Certificate of Completion
After completing this course, you are required to submit your certificate of completion, which will be provided by your program. Please be sure to purchase your credits first, then email your certificate to pce-cv@sandiego.edu, including the course number in your message.
Step 5: Receive Your Transcript
No further action is needed. Once your grade has been processed, USD will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned university credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your USD student account.
Transcript Process: Once we receive your certificate of completion, we will begin processing your transcript. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
- U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
- International addresses: 3–4 weeks
For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our USD Credit Validation Program Participant Guide.
Need additional university credit or CEUs? Visit the Credit Validation Course Catalog to explore available credit options.