Foresight of past and present members of the ASWB Board have led to the association’s current strength in adversity. ASWB’s signature program, the development and maintenance of the social work licensing examinations, remains strong in the face of challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most significant of the challenges has been Pearson VUE’s suspension of […]
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As they sit in front of a computer screen taking an ASWB social work licensing exam, test-takers might not think much about each question’s origin story. But ASWB puts abundant thought, effort, expertise, and careful monitoring into making sure every exam item contributes to a valid and reliable exam. “The ASWB social work examinations measure […]
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Tag: exam development, Exams, item writers
“Once again, the ASWB examination program is proud to welcome a group of committed and diverse subject matter experts to the Examination Committee.” — Lavina Harless, Director of Examination Development. Social work is called a “helping profession.” This attribute was at the forefront during the first meeting of the 2019 Examination Committee in Charleston, South Carolina, […]
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Tag: exam development, volunteers