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    • 01/27/2026
    • 01/29/2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual
    • 27
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    Multiple-choice tests can measure a range of different types of knowledge and competencies, and the efficiencies gained from mass administering and scoring of such exams make them a popular assessment tool to use in your exam plans. A well-constructed multiple-choice test will adequately differentiate candidates with high and low levels of knowledge and competencies; however, a poorly constructed multiple-choice exam will generate misleading results and adversely affect your hiring processes.

    This course will be offered in two half-day sessions and will combine and cover the essential elements of multiple-choice item writing and editing, and interpreting and analyzing multiple-choice item analysis reports.

    The first segment of this course will cover the multiple-choice test construction process to ensure that your recruitment assessments contain enough quality items that reliably measure the necessary knowledge and competencies of the job. The second segment will cover the use and interpretation of item analysis data to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of your multiple-choice items as well as the overall exam.

    By the end of this training, you will learn about: 

    • The structure and terminology of a multiple-choice item.
    • Basics and best practices of item writing and editing.
    • The key characteristics of a good test multiple-choice item.
    • Common item flaws and how to avoid them.
    • Writing items that are appropriate for unproctored tests.
    • Using item analysis to identify effective and problematic multiple-choice items
    • Item Analysis terminology (item discrimination, point-biserial correlation, item difficulty, distractor analysis, statistical reliability, and other related statistical concepts).


    About our presenter:

    Alycia Leach most recently worked at Contra Costa County as a Principal Human Resources Analyst May 2019- May 2024, after over 3 years as a Senior Assessment Development Analyst with the City & County of San Francisco. Alycia resigned to homeschool her children, and remains connected to the professional community through training and networking through organizations like WRIPAC. She is an advocate for data-driven test development that will holistically and meaningfully assess candidate skill sets. Alycia's previous experience includes Human Resources functions for NASA and a waste management company in Louisiana. Alycia has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University.

    If you work for a member agency, but do not have a login, please create an account and request member access. You must register with your work email address. 

    Registration will close on January 23, 2026, or when all seats have been reserved. 

    Early registration ends on January 2, 2026. 

    • 01/29/2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Zoom
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    Our Winter meeting will be held over zoom on January 29, 2026.

    During our one-day meeting, we will host an abbreviated round table discussion, break out into our committee meetings, and conduct our Business Meeting. There will also be 1-2 training presentations.

    Attendance in our virtual Business Meeting is required to be counted towards membership attendance.  Please note that members leaving during the virtual Business Meeting will not be given credit for attendance.

    Full Meeting Agenda:  Coming Soon

    • 05/06/2026
    • 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Hilton Garden Inn Ontario/Ranch Cucamonga, 11481 Mission Vista Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    • 30
    Register

    Unlock the real power of AI in HR with a training designed specifically for you.  Whether you’re just starting to experiment with prompts or already pushing the limits with custom GPTs and integrations, this program meets you at your level. You’ll gain practical, hands-on techniques that save time, reduce errors, and open new possibilities for how HR gets work done.

    *Participants must bring a laptop to the training. 

    From beginner to advanced - we meet you where you are. Start with AI fundamentals or jump into sophisticated techniques using ChatGPT Projects, Custom GPTs, and integrated research capabilities.

    Personalized to your needs. A pre-event survey captures your challenges and experience level, tailoring exercises to your real pain points.

    Beginners learn: Core prompt engineering and basic task streamlining

    Advanced users master: Complex multi-platform techniques connecting external data sources like Google Drive

    Platforms covered: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and other leading AI tools for deep research and external integrations.

    You leave with: Personalized solutions, ready-to-use templates, and implementation plans designed for your organization.

    Who Should Attend
    HR professionals at any AI experience level seeking practical solutions to their specific prompt engineering challenges.

    What You'll Get (Tailored to Your Level)
     Beginners:

    • Foundational prompt engineering skills and techniques
    • AI task streamlining for common HR tasks
    • Basic governance and security practices
    Advanced Users:
    • Advanced ChatGPT Projects and Custom GPT development
    • Multi-platform prompt engineering with external integrations
    • Deep research techniques and data source connections

    All Participants:

    • Solutions addressing your pre-survey pain points
    • Ready-to-use prompt templates customized for your scenarios
    • Implementation roadmap with next steps

    Training Approach
     Interactive sessions adapted to participant needs based on pre-event survey responses covering experience levels, specific challenges, and priority use cases.

    Learning Objectives - By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

    • Design and test prompt templates that streamline HR processes
    • Apply advanced prompt engineering to solve their own HR challenges
    • Evaluate governance and security considerations in HR AI use cases
    • Build pilots that connect AI platforms to real data sources and measure results


    About the trainer:
    Dr. Frank Olmos, Executive Director of Classified Personnel for Bellflower Unified School District, is a distinguished HR leader with over 18 years of experience in Merit System Human Resources management. A 2024 Stephen E. Bemis Memorial Award recipient, he has revolutionized personnel assessment through innovations like Broad-Based (consolidated) testing and AI integration in HR. Holding a joint doctorate in educational administration and leadership from Cal State LA and UC Irvine, he also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Cal State LA, teaching statistics and data interpretation. As the founder of DFO HR Consulting and a published author, Dr. Olmos remains at the forefront of modernizing HR practices, focusing on AI's role in human resources while upholding merit principles and equitable employment standards.

    If you work for a member agency, but do not have a login, please create an account and request member access. You must register with your work email address. 

    Registration will close on April 28, 2026, or when all seats have been reserved. 

    The early registration deadline is November 30, 2025. 

    Don't forget to register for our FREE meeting too! 

    Our meetings are always free to attend. WRIPAC Meetings combine informative guest speaker presentations or panel discussions, a collaborative round-table discussion, and committee sessions to support the work of WRIPAC in service to the Public Sector HR Community.

    Hotel Reservations:

    Hotel Reservations:

    Make your room reservation now! The special rate for this meeting is $124/night. Parking fees are waived and continental breakfast is included! A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. To secure your room please use the link below.

    Hilton Garden Inn Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga

    The group rate is valid until 5:00 pm on April 6, 2026, or until rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing rates may apply when rooms are sold out and are subject to availability.


    • 05/07/2026
    • 05/08/2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Hilton Garden Inn - 11481 Mission Vista Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    Register

    Our meetings are always free to attend. WRIPAC Meetings combine informative guest speaker presentations or panel discussions, a collaborative round-table discussion, and committee sessions to support the work of WRIPAC in service to the Public Sector HR Community.

    Full Meeting Agenda: Coming Soon

    Hotel Reservations:

    Make your room reservation now! The special rate for this meeting is $124/night. Parking fees are waived and continental breakfast is included! A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. To secure your room please use the link below.

    Hilton Garden Inn Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga

    The group rate is valid until 5:00 pm on April 6, 2026, or until rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing rates may apply when rooms are sold out and are subject to availability.

    Dr. WRIPAC:

    Dr. WRIPAC is a professional networking event that allows our members and guests to socialize and get to know one another outside of the meeting. We hope that you will be able to join us for some after-hour socializing and networking. 


TRAINING CANCELLATION POLICY:

No refunds will be given for cancellations after the early registration deadline, regardless of payment status. If you cancel after the early registration deadline, you will still be responsible for paying the full registration fee.

Cancellations made before the early registration deadline will receive a refund, less a $50 cancellation fee.

Agencies may transfer registration to another employee by contacting the designated contact for that training until 24 hours before the training.

ONLINE TRAINING:

Each participant must register separately. Participants who share their login credentials with others will be removed from the training, and no refunds will be provided. WRIPAC trainings are low-cost interactive workshops, and not designed for participants to share login or registration with others. 


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