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 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | Item Writing | In-Person
All Day |
Cornhusker Marriott
Lincoln, NE |
| Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23, 2026 | Content & Bias Review | Virtual Evenings | |
To participate, please contact traci.rezac@nebraska.gov.
Math:
| Dates | Workshop | Meeting Format | Location |
| Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | Item Writing | In-Person
All Day |
Cornhusker Marriott
Lincoln, NE |
| Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23, 2026 | Content & Bias Review | Virtual Evenings | |
To participate, please contact traci.rezac@nebraska.gov.
Science:
| Dates | Workshop | Meeting Format | Location |
| Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | Item Writing | In-Person
All Day |
Cornhusker Marriott
Lincoln, NE 68505 |
| Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23, 2026 | ALD Review | Virtual Evenings | |
| Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23, 2026 | Content & Bias Review | Virtual Evenings | |
To participate, please contact traci.rezac@nebraska.gov.
Alternate Assessment
| Dates | Workshop | Meeting Format | Location |
| Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | Item Writing | In-Person
All Day |
Cornhusker Marriott
Lincoln, NE |
| Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23, 2026 | Content & Bias Review | Virtual Evenings | |
Please contact sharon.eickhoff@nebraska.gov for participation information.
Thank you for your continuous and dedicated work with NDE Statewide Assessment.