Useful Contacts

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Other Useful Contacts

American Psychological Association - provides guidelines and information on Psychological Testing in areas of Work, Health and Education.

BPSBlackwells - find books on Psychological Testing.

Buros Institute of Mental Measurements has supported advancements in testing practice since 1938. Their website provides comprehensive details in all areas of testing.

Chartered Institute of Personnel Development - Europe's largest professional institute for those involved in the management and development of people.

EFPA - European Federation of Psychologists' Associations - The EFPA review model has been produced to support and encourage the process of harmonising the reviewing of tests across Europe. With the increases in mobility of test users, and the growing demand for better information about tests in all European countries, it is important that a standard set of criteria is used to assess the quality of tests.

The International Test Commission (ITC) - is an "Association of national psychological associations, test commissions, publishers and other organisations committed to promoting effective testing and assessment policies and to the proper development, evaluation and uses of educational and psychological instruments."

Equality and Human Rights Commission - Acting not only for the disadvantaged but ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

Institute of Career Guidance (ICG) - The largest professional association for guidance practitioners in the UK.

The Information Commissioner's Office - Set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information.

ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Abitration Service) - Offering free advice to employers and employees on employment issues.

Citizens Advice Bureau - Helping people resolve financial, legal and other problems by providing free advice and information.

The British Dyslexia Association - Representing all dyslexic people and ensuring they reach their full potentional.

The International Dyslexia Association - Serving individuals with dyslexia, their families and professionals in the field.

The Data Protection Act 1998

HandsOnScotland - is an online resource for anybody working with or caring for children and young people. The website provides practical information and techniques on how to respond helpfully to children and young people's troubling behaviour and offers advice and activities on how to help them flourish.

Psychometric Society - The Psychometric Society is an international non-profit professional organisation devoted to the advancement of quantitative measurement practices in psychology, education, and the social sciences.