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Committee debates exam materials; alternative textbook offered and PSI review participation announced
Summary
Members debated whether licensing exams are tied to a single textbook (Dearborn) or to statute and test banks. Jill was invited to participate in PSI's national exam review; a publisher (Performance Programs Company) sent sample instructor materials and practice exams for review.
Committee members discussed licensing exam materials, use of the Dearborn textbook for courses and whether exam content is tied to practice tests or law.
One member said, "the exam is geared towards the Dearborn book," while staff clarified the department approves courses and materials rather than individual textbooks and that the exam should be based on statutes and test content. Peter said Dearborn is the "path of least resistance" because the department is familiar with it; another member said Dearborn has historically been used but that no statute mandates a single text.
Jill announced she had been invited to participate in PSI's national exam review in December and said the invitation is all-expense paid by PSI. "The first week in December... it's all expense paid," she said. Members congratulated her and requested she share notes after the review.
Separately, staff said a publisher, Performance Programs Company, sent sample instructor PowerPoint materials, an instructor's guide and practice exams; Sharon volunteered to review the materials and staff agreed to share contact information so schools can request review copies. Members noted that if schools submit alternative materials, the department will review course and materials as part of course approval.
