NSCAS Test Development & Applications

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

General Assessment

ELA:

Dates Workshop Meeting Format Location
Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18, 2025 Item Writing In-Person

All Day

Graduate Lincoln

141 N 9th Street

Lincoln, NE 68505

Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 24, 2025 Content & Bias Review Virtual Evenings

To apply to participate, please complete the application:  2025 Assessment Development Application

Applications are due by Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Math:

Dates Workshop Meeting Format Location
Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18, 2025 Item Writing In-Person

All Day

Graduate Lincoln

141 N 9th Street

Lincoln, NE 68505

Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 24, 2025 Content & Bias Review Virtual Evenings

To apply to participate, please complete the application:  2025 Assessment Development Application

Applications are due by Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Science:

Dates Workshop Meeting Format Location
Tuesday, July 14 – Friday, July 18, 2025 Item Writing In-Person

All Day

Graduate Lincoln

141 N 9th Street

Lincoln, NE 68505

Tuesday, September 30 – October 2, 2025 ALD Review Virtual Evenings
Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 24, 2025 Content & Bias Review Virtual Evenings

To apply to participate, please complete the application:  2025 Assessment Development Application

Applications are due by Friday, April 11, 2025.

Alternate Assessment

Dates Workshop Meeting Format Location
Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13, 2025 Item Writing In-Person

All Day

NDE

500 S. 84th St.

Lincoln, NE 68510

Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 24, 2025 Content & Bias Review Virtual Evenings

Please contact sharon.heater@nebraska.gov or mary.lenser@nebraska.gov for participation information.

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

Updated March 3, 2025 3:18pm