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.