Patrica F. Jarvis
University of Washington
        and
Seattle Pacific University

Patricia Jarvis obtained her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Arizona State University. She is currently a Faculty Associate at the University of Washington and Associate Director for Data Information Services and Research Analyst for the Washington School Research Center at Seattle Pacific University. Her research interests include the impact of high-stakes testing and assessment policies and their impact on economically disadvantaged and minority student groups, equity issues, and language policy. She also provides workshops and in-service training programs to teachers on assessment and testing methods and policy issues.