The Nebraska Department of Education Assessment office will being putting on Fall Assessment workshops. These workshop are intended to provide Districts with valuable information on the 2019-2020 NSCAS Assessment System in Nebraska. Topics will include information on Spring NSCAS Summative Assessments, NWEA Professional Development, and also look at the future of NSCAS.  Below you will find a link to register your attendance at a workshop in your area. Also fill free to forward the link to anyone that also may need to attend from your district.   All workshop will run from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. between October 9 – 16, 2019.

Registration Link

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Scottsbluff – ESU 13

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Kearney – Kearney Archway Museum

Friday, October 11, 2019

Norfolk – The Life Long Learning Center

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Lincoln – The Cornhusker Hotel

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Omaha – The Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Hotel & Convention Center

If you have any question please contact us at 402-471-2495.

NSCAS test development opportunities are available for the summer 2019.  We encourage all educators to apply for the posted opportunities. It is important to NDE to get broad representation from districts, and it is a great learning experience for educators! NDE would also like to encourage educators with various backgrounds to apply. The whole process is best when diverse voices contribute to the creation and maintenance of NSCAS assessments.  The Application is below.

General Assessment

ELA Item Writer Workshop – June 11-13, 2019

Math Item Writer Workshop – June 11-13, 2019

Science Task Development Workshop I – June 17-21

Science Task Development Workshop II – July 8-12, 2019 or 9-12, 2019

ELA Item Content and Bias Review – July 23-25, 2019

Math  Item Content and Bias Review – July 23-25, 2019

Science Task Content and bias Review – TBD

Alternate Assessment

Alternate ELA Item Writer Workshop – June 5-6, 2019

Alternate Math Item Writer Workshop June 7, 2019

Alternate Science Item Writer Workshop June 10-13, 2019

NSCAS Application 2019

The Chrome browser is preferred for this application. The first page of the link will offer details about content areas and dates. Please let NDE know if you have any questions about the application or the test development opportunities.

Thank you,

Statewide Assessment

ACT will be closed due to weather on Wednesday January 30, 2019.  The call center will close at 5 p.m. central Tuesday and reopen on Thursday at 8 a.m.  If you are calling in on Thursday, January 31, 2019 , expect delays due to a high volume of calls.

Please contact Iris Owens if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Statewide Assessment

If you were on the webinar that started at 1 pm, there are some technical difficulties and everyone has been disconnected.  You can continue to try the link.  If you are not able to access the webinar it is being recorded and will be available soon. We will make another post once the recording is available.  Sorry about the inconvenience and let us know if you have any questions.

Statewide Assessment

Please Join us!

Thurs. January 24, 2019 1 pm CT- ACT Online Technical Readiness Webinar

Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you!

Statewide Assessment

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day we will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Statewide Assessment

Click on the link below to register for the ACT Test Administration Q&A.

Tues. January 15, 2019 10 am CT- Nebraska ACT Test Administration Q&A #1

Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you!

Statewide Assessment

Two exciting positions are currently open at NDE in the Statewide Assessment Office. We are looking for talented individuals that believe in the power of assessments and serving students, educators, and districts. Please feel free to share with potential candidates. Both positions may remain open until summer if the right candidate is in a current contract.

The first position is the Assistant Director of Statewide Assessment. This individual will be involved with all aspects of Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System and will have a significant voice in the direction and implementation of supports for Nebraska’s educational system.

Assistant Director Statewide Assessment (Education Specialist IV) 60000939

Work Location:  NSOB Lincoln

Application Deadline:  12/31/2018

The second position will actually be an NWEA employee that is housed at the Nebraska Department of Education. This position will serve as a point of direct contact for district and state level partners engaging in NWEA professional learning and other contract deliverables. Additionally, this individual will collaborate with NDE stakeholders regarding professional learning for assessment. Teaching experience and knowledge of professional learning are key for this position.

Program Manager (Professional Learning Focus)

Application Deadline: Until filled

The Statewide Assessment office will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 for an official National Day of Mourning in respect to the former President Bush.

Thank you!

Statewide Assessment

The Statewide Assessment office will be closed on Monday November 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans Day. Thanks to all that have served!

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Mark your calendars and click on the links below to register.

Wed. November 14, 2018  10 am CT- Nebraska ACT Accommodations Training

Thurs. November 15, 2018 11 am CT- PreACT Data Interpretation Webinar

Tues. January 15, 2019 10 am CT- Nebraska ACT Test Administration Q&A #1

Wed. February 13, 2019 10 am CT- Nebraska ACT Test Administration Q&A #2

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Statewide Assessment

An updated calculator policy has been posted to the NSCAS Mathematics Page under Math documents. This policy is for students taking the NSCAS General on paper/pencil.

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Statewide Assessment

Fall Workshop – Information on MAP Growth updates, Spring Summative (including test sessions, accessibility, and student rostering), TestWiz, and Professional Learning will be presented. This workshop is ideal for Nebraska DACs, N-TACs, and Certified Facilitators.

Tues., Oct. 9: Scottsbluff – Gering Civic Center, 8 am–12 pm

Wed., Oct. 10: Kearney – Younes Hospitality, 8 am–12 pm

Thurs., Oct. 11: West Point – Nielsen Community Center, 8 am–12 pm

Fri., Oct. 12: Lincoln – The Cornhusker Marriott, 8 am–12 pm

Fri., Oct. 12: Omaha – DC Centre, 1:30 pm–4:30 pm

You can register for this event by going here. Seating is limited, so be sure to register soon! The deadline to register is September 28, 2018. A recording of the workshops will be made available at a later date.

Good Afternoon,

We are excited to announce the launch of the redesigned Statewide Assessment Website. The Assessment staff has worked hard to provide you with a site that will better enable you to find what you are looking for. 

The homepage contains a blog with the most recent assessment news and updates for anyone that is interested!

The homepage also contains quick links to frequently used resources!

This site has been reorganized to provide multiple ways to get to specific topics!

We know that these types of changes can cause some initial confusion, but we believe in the long term the changes will benefit everyone that uses the site in the long term. If you have problems navigating the website please contact us at: nde.stateassessment@nebraska.gov or 402.471.2495

Thanks,

The Statewide Assessment Staff