PAR
PAR is a U.S.-based company, privately owned since 1978, that offers a wide range of psychological assessment products and resources, including digital tools and trauma assessment instruments.
Company Overview
PAR has been privately owned and operated since 1978 and is based in the United States. The company specializes in a wide range of psychological assessment products and offers numerous resources for the administration and scoring of these tools. Their offerings cover various domains including achievement/development, behavior/health, career development, foreign language, forensic, intelligence/cognitive, neuropsychology, and more.
Psychological Assessment Products
PAR provides an extensive array of psychological assessment products. These tools address areas such as achievement/development, behavior/health, career development, and intelligence/cognitive evaluation. The company's products also include specific tools for forensic assessments, neuropsychology, personality/mood evaluation, speech/language assessments, and trauma assessment tools like the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC) and the Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress (DAPS). Additionally, PAR offers mobile apps for convenient assessment administration.
PARiConnect Online Assessment Platform
PAR offers PARiConnect, an online assessment platform designed to facilitate the digital administration and scoring of assessments. This platform allows users to complete a variety of psychological evaluations online, providing a seamless and efficient tool for professionals in the field. PARiConnect supports the transition from traditional paper-based assessments to digital formats, enhancing accessibility and ease of use.
University Partnership Program
PAR’s University Partnership Program aims to support universities and colleges in the field of psychological assessment. This program provides resources and solutions specially tailored for educational institutions, helping to integrate PAR’s assessment tools into academic settings. The program includes various elements, such as permissions and licensing, to facilitate the use of PAR products within educational and research frameworks.
Resources and Support
In addition to assessment products, PAR provides a variety of resources and support options. These include solutions, university partnership programs, permissions and licensing, and access to assessment consultants. PAR also organizes conferences and workshops to further the professional development of practitioners. Other resources include e-Stimulus Books for safer administration during in-person testing, and free technical support along with same-day shipping for their products.
School Assessment Tools
PAR offers specialized assessment tools designed for use in school settings. These tools include the Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW), Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR), and Feifer Assessment of Math (FAM). These instruments are specifically developed to assess students' academic skills and provide insights that support educational planning and intervention.