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NSCAS Test Development & Applications

NDE Statewide Assessment is always seeking highly qualified educators to participate in assessment development and review opportunities.  Stipends are available when educators are NOT working under district contract.

We are currently seeking educators for Summer and Fall NSCAS test development work for both NSCAS General and Alternate.  You can find the NSCAS summer/fall application link below.  If you have any questions please contact us at 402.314.3013.

Upcoming Test Development

General Assessment

Math:

  • Alignment Study (grades 1,2 HS) – July 5-16  (5 days of work) Participants should plan to be available for training and support during the first two days of the alignment study. 
  • Alignment Study (grades 3-8) – July 26-30

ELA:

  • Alignment Study (grades 1,2 HS)  – July 5-16 (5 days of work) Participants should plan to be available for training and support during the first two days of the alignment study.
  • Alignment Study (grades 3-8) – July 26-30

Science:

  • Workshop I – Task Development (Grades 5 & 8) –  May 26-28 & June 1-2
  • Workshop II – Task Development (Grades 5 & 8) –  July 6-9 & July 12
  • Classroom Formative Task Development (grades 4, 7 & HS Physical Science ) – June14-17 & July 13-14
  • Task Content and Bias Review – Sept. 13-15

Priority will be given to applicants who respond by March 19, 2021.  

Alternate Assessment

July 19-23, 2022

NSCAS Summative Assessment Development Applications - Summer & Fall 2021

Thank you for your continuous and dedicated work with NDE Statewide Assessment

                                                                                               – From the Statewide Assessment Team

Updated June 1, 2021 11:50am