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Stay updated with the latest news, announcements, and upcoming events from the Master of Social Work in Psychosocial Software Engineering

Latest News

Program Introduces New Digital Intervention Features
Product UpdateMarch 15, 2024
Program Introduces New Digital Intervention Features

We're excited to announce the launch of new advanced assessment features including adaptive testing capabilities and enhanced analytics dashboard for educators.

Partnership Announcement with Ministry of Education
PartnershipMarch 10, 2024
Partnership Announcement with Ministry of Education

EPA Item Bank signs strategic partnership agreement with the Ministry of Education to expand access to quality assessment tools across all regions of Ethiopia.

Research Study Shows Improved Learning Outcomes
ResearchFebruary 28, 2024
Research Study Shows Improved Learning Outcomes

New research demonstrates significant improvements in student learning outcomes in schools using EPA Item Bank assessments compared to traditional methods.

10,000 Practitioners Trained in Psychosocial Software Engineering
MilestoneFebruary 20, 2024
10,000 Practitioners Trained in Psychosocial Software Engineering

We've reached a major milestone with over 10,000 teachers across Ethiopia now actively using the item bank to create and administer assessments.

New Training Program for Item Writers Launched
TrainingFebruary 5, 2024
New Training Program for Item Writers Launched

Comprehensive training program launched to build capacity of educators in developing high-quality, psychometrically sound test items.

Program Wins Innovation Award
AwardJanuary 25, 2024
Program Wins Innovation Award

The platform has been recognized with the National Education Innovation Award for its contribution to improving assessment quality in Ethiopia.

Upcoming Events

Conference
Annual Assessment Conference 2024
April 15-17, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Addis Ababa Conference Center

Join educators, researchers, and policymakers for three days of presentations, workshops, and networking focused on educational assessment excellence.

Workshop
Item Writing Workshop
April 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
EPA Training Center

Hands-on workshop for educators interested in developing high-quality test items. Learn best practices in item construction and validation.

Webinar
Webinar: Using Data to Improve Learning
April 28, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Online

Free online session exploring how to use assessment data effectively to identify learning gaps and inform instructional decisions.

Training
Regional Training - Oromia
May 5-6, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Adama, Oromia Region

Two-day intensive training for educators in Oromia region on using the EPA Item Bank platform and creating effective assessments.