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It requires a specific kind of employee to pursue security clearance work. These individuals must embrace pressure and want to make a difference in national security. The constrained talent pool of cleared employees shows how unique this population is, and, on top of that, cybersecurity and technology roles in the intelligence community and government agencies require extremely specific skill sets. The rapid advancement of AI is accelerating this trend even further.

“The recent Executive Order from the U.S. White House on AI adoption is just the latest driver of talent demand in the security-cleared space,” says Andy Gill, strategic talent acquisitions lead with MetroStar, a digital services and IT modernization company based in Virginia, USA focused on Federal, Department of Defense (DoD) and national security customers at the highest security levels. “The need for technical skills and security clearances means it’s more important than ever to not only find the right candidates but also to retain the cleared folks you already have and ensure talent mobility,” he adds.

How can staffing firms and HR professionals manage talent acquisition (TA) with this employee population and keep key positions filled? By emphasizing learning and development (L&D) opportunities, recruiters and TA teams can address both sides of this coin — recruiting qualified candidates and retaining valuable employees.

The days of printed record forms and looking up norms tables can be put behind you when your school transitions to digital assessments. And the timing is ideal, as the WIAT-4: Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Fourth Edition Canadian (WIAT-4 CDN) is now available to purchase on all digital platforms as well as paper-and-pencil administration.

If you’ve yet to invest in digital initiatives, this could be your pivot point. Here’s what to know about the benefits of digital assessments.

Canada is on the forefront of literacy, and educators now have a new resource in their toolbox with the introduction of the WIAT-4: Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Fourth Edition Canadian (WIAT-4 CDN). Developed after extensive research and based on robust feedback from educators, the WIAT-4 CDN is a game changer in literacy assessment. Highlights include new subtests to assess reading and writing fluency; updated scoring options, including a new phonological processing composite score; and a Dyslexia Index Score that supports efficient, reliable screening.

Overall, the WIAT-4 CDN’s updated content and process are designed to help clinicians and educators better support students and fulfill lofty national goals, such as those outlined in the 2022 Ontario Human Rights Commission Right to Read inquiry report.

Are you ready to upgrade how you measure student progress and achievement? The newly released Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Fourth Edition Canadian (WIAT-4 CDN) is sure to be a game changer.

At Pearson, we’ve long anticipated this introduction and the impact it will have on schools as they embrace its improved flexibility and accuracy.

As a quick summary, the WIAT-4 CDN offers more subtests and updated scoring options. Its fresh content and process reflect clinicians’ needs and educators’ requests — all designed to help better identify the support students need to achieve more. Here’s everything you need to know about the new WIAT-4 CDN.

Education is driven by a shared goal: helping students grow and thrive. Assessments play a vital role in this journey, providing insights into student strengths, needs and progress. However, for students with learning differences, such as dyslexia, these assessments can present unique challenges.

Here’s how your school community can ensure an inclusive assessment experience for all students.

Growth scale values (GSVs) have gained traction as a more precise option for measuring outcomes in clinical trials.