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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) , the Optometry Admission Test Committee (OATC) , and the ADA’s Department of Testing Services ( DTS ) have devoted and continue to devote considerable time and energy to the OAT program , to comprehensively consider the relevant issues and implement an examination program that is fair, valid, and reliable, providing candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in support of accurate and valid skill measurement. The OAT is constructed in a manner that supports its validity, with the corresponding activities themselves conducted in a manner that embodies the principles of respect and fairness that lie at the heart of current societal concerns.  \nOAT fairness efforts are rooted in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, which provide professional guidance on all aspects of testing; these Standards specifically note that fairness is fundamental to validity. Documentation in the form of publicly available validity studies and user’s guides provide strong evidence in support of utilization of the OAT and its effectiveness, as it plays a vital role in the protection of the public health and the reputation of the profession of optometry. This documentation also provides a mechanism for transparency and accountability. The measurement of candidate knowledge, skills, and abilities can be considered separately from the question of how to interpret and use examination results to inform decisions. Educational programs should carefully consider how to best utilize examination results in admission procedures, weighting results appropriately relative to other factors of importance in order to achieve desired outcomes that incorporate fairness considerations.  \nIn summary, fairness considerations are embedded throughout the OAT program , affecting every aspect of how the OAT is constructed, administered, scored, and reported, appropriately recognizing the critical importance of fairness to society and reflecting the core values of those who work closely with, and care deeply about the OAT program.  \nTHE OPTOMETRY ADMISSION TEST PROGRAM: OVERVIEW OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FAIRNESS  \nThis document provides a concise overview of the policies and procedures undertaken in support of the fairness of the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) Program. Detailed information concerning this examination program can be found in the OAT Candidate Guide, OAT User’s Guide, OAT Validity Studies, OAT informational reports, and various communications available on the OAT web site ([www.ada.org/oat](www.ada.org/oat)) . Information about ASCO’s efforts embracing the concepts of diversity and multiculturalism in optometric education and in the profession can be found on ASCO’s web site ([www.optometriceducation.org/diversity](www.optometriceducation.org/diversity)) .  \nFAIRNESS AND THE OAT PROGRAM  \nBackground. The OAT program is overseen by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), with support from ASCO’s Optometry Admission Test Committee (OATC) . The OAT program is implemented by the American Dental Association’s (ADA’s) Department of Testing Services (DTS) , which also implements licensure and admissions examinations for governing bodies such as the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) , the ADA’s Council on Denta","cbCaivluNPNrEKT2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivluNPNrEKT2","pdf",473797,11,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Fairness and the OAT Program\n## Background\n## Core Values\n## A Focus on Validity and Professional Standards","[{\"question\":\"What purpose does the OAT Program serve regarding fairness?\",\"answer\":\"The OAT Program uses policies and procedures to support fairness, validity, and reliability in the examination process for optometry admissions.\"},{\"question\":\"Which organizations oversee and implement the OAT Program?\",\"answer\":\"ASCO oversees the program with support from the OATC, while the ADA’s Department of Testing Services (DTS) implements the OAT and other related examinations.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document connect fairness to validity?\",\"answer\":\"Fairness efforts are rooted in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, which state that fairness is fundamental to validity.\"}]","The Optometry Admission Test Program - Overview of Policies and Procedures Supporting and Promoting Fairness | PDF",28]