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 |
| Tuesday, June 4 – Friday, June 7, 2024 | Item Writing | In-Person | Graduate Lincoln
141 N 9th Street Lincoln, NE 68505 |
| Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 2024 | Standards Validation | In-Person | |
| Monday, September 23 – Friday, September 27, 2024 | Content & Bias Review | Virtual | |
To apply to participate, please complete the application: 2024 ELA Assessment Development Application
Applications are due by Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Math:
| Dates | Workshop | Meeting Format | Location |
| Tuesday, June 4 – Friday, June 7, 2024 | Item Writing | In-Person | Graduate Lincoln
141 N 9th Street Lincoln, NE 68505 |
| Wednesday, July 10 – Friday, July 12, 2024 | Standard Setting | In-Person | |
| Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 2024 | Alignment Study | Virtual | |
| Monday, September 23 – Friday, September 27, 2024 | Content & Bias Review | Virtual | |
To apply to participate, please complete the application: 2024 Math Assessment Development Application
Applications are due by Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Science:
| Dates | Workshop | Meeting Format | Location |
| Tuesday, June 4 – Friday, June 7, 2024 | Item Writing | In-Person | Graduate Lincoln
141 N 9th Street Lincoln, NE 68505 |
| Monday, September 23 – Friday, September 27, 2024 | Content & Bias Review | Virtual | |
To apply to participate, please complete the application: 2024 Science Assessment Development Application
Applications are due by Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Alternate Assessment
| Dates | Workshop | Meeting Format | Location |
| Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7, 2024 | Item Writing | ||
| Tuesday, July 23 – Friday, July 26, 2024 | Math Standard Setting |
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.