Background
Trent, Elton Roger was born on November 18, 1940 in Manchester, Ohio, United States. Son of Wallace V. and Jessie Alise Trent.
writer educational assessment administrator
Trent, Elton Roger was born on November 18, 1940 in Manchester, Ohio, United States. Son of Wallace V. and Jessie Alise Trent.
Bachelor in Social Studies, The Ohio State University, 1962. Bachelor of Science in Education, The Ohio State University, 1962. Master of Arts in Middle Eastern History, The Ohio State University, 1964.
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, The Ohio State University, 1974.
From consultant test development to executive director Ohio Department Education, Columbus, 1963—1999, executive director school standards and assessment, 1999—2000, executive director emeritus, since 2001. Vice president, operations and development American Testronics, Iowa City, 1984—1986. Freelance consultant in field Columbus, since 2001.
Visiting lecturer, statistics The Ohio State University, Columbus, 1978—1978.
Member of National Council Measurement in Education (member editorial board 1998—2000), American Education Research Association.
Married Margaret Vivian Lloyd, August 5, 1978. Married Barbara Wilson, September 12, 1964 (divorced March 1975). Children: Stephanie Trent Flowers, Stacy Trent Dick.