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, September 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.

 

Updated March 7, 2024 12:06pm