Technical Advisory Committee for Statewide Assessment (TAC)

A Technical Advisory Committee was appointed by the Governor in 2008 and approved by the Legislature. The role of this committee is to:

“review the statewide assessment plan, state assessment instruments, and the accountability system developed under the Quality Education Accountability Act.”

 

TAC meetings are open to the public. Please contact nde.stateassessment@nebraska.gov for information about how to attend.

Next 2026 Meeting

November 18 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

November 19 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (if needed)


Chad Buckendahl, PhD

ACS Ventures – Las Vegas, NV

National Expert

Christy Hovanetz, Ph.D.

EcelinEd

National Expert

Joshua Fields

Superintendent, Seward Public Schools

Nebraska School District Leadership

Jeffrey Nellhaus

ASG

National Expert

Sarah Conahan

Millard Pubic Schools

Nebraska Teacher

Updated October 16, 2026 3:55pm