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The NCME is a professional organization for individuals involved in assessment, evaluation, testing, and other aspects of educational measurement.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are excited to announce that the proposal submission portal for the 2026 NCME Annual Meeting is now open!

Proposals will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. PDT on Friday, September 12, 2025.

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2026 NCME Annual Meeting Call for Proposals - Submission Deadline

NCME is excited to announce that the Call for Proposals for the 2026 Annual Meeting is now availabl

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 18h

The NCME and measurement community joins colleagues across the world in mourning the passing of Neil J. Dorans, a Distinguished Presidential Appointee and long-time research scientist at ETS.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 1d

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is looking to hire a Measurement Scientist.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 4d

Join educators, data scientists, and policymakers to explore critical topics such as formative feedback, AI-driven scoring, ethical design, and fairness in measurement. Don't delay; register now!

📆 October 27–29
📍Pittsburgh
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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 5d

What's new with NCME? Check out the NCME President's Message from Amy Hendrickson and dive into all that's happening at NCME!

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 6d

The Ohio State University is looking to hire an Assistant/Associate Professor in Quantitative Psychology.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 7d

In a recent article in JEM, Grochowalski et al. investigate the precision and bias of cut score estimates from the Beuk standard setting method.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 8d

Aurora University is looking to hire a Manager of Data Integration and Optimization.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 11d

Mixed and multi-method research is gaining traction in psychometrics, offering powerful ways to strengthen validity, address complex measurement challenges, and respond to calls for fairness and equity.

📅 November 19, 2025 | 4–5 PM (ET)
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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 13d

In a recent article in JEM, Lee and Vispoel present a novel biclustering approach that simultaneously detects both cheaters and compromised items.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 15d

In a recent article in JEM, Lee and Vispoel present a novel biclustering approach that simultaneously detects both cheaters and compromised items.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 18d

We are pleased to announce that the 6th NCME Special Conference on Classroom Assessment will take place November 12–14, 2026, at the Radisson Blu, located in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota!

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 19d

In a recent article in JEM, Muntean et al. compare data-driven methods for removing options in assessment items. Results show striking similarities between methods across multiple psychometric item properties.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 20d

The NCME Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for three NCME Board positions: Vice President / President-Elect; Board Member from a State or Federal Educational Agency or Organization; and Board Member at Large.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 21d

In a recent article in JEM, Zhao et al. introduce the multiple sets of initial values method for MLE-EM and its variants in cognitive diagnosis models.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 22d

In this webinar, five practitioners from different testing organizations will share their experiences addressing test security challenges.

📅 October 10, 2025 | 10 AM-12 PM (ET)
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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 26d

As we look ahead to the 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, we’re creating opportunities to connect on a smaller, more regional scale.

📅 October 2, 2025 | 5:00–8:00 PM (ET)
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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 27d

This interactive webinar will introduce participants to the fundamentals of Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing (NLP) using hands-on coding in Google Colab. No prior experience is required.

📅 September 29, 2025 | 2:00–4:00 PM (ET)
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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 28d

NCME is seeking an Executive Director with experience in educational measurement to lead the organization in advancing its mission.

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · 29d

Stay on track with your writing goals! Join the GSIC Fall 2025 Writing Group!

🗓️ Starts September 18 with sessions through December 11
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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · Sep 12

Time is running out! The early bird registration deadline for AIME-Con 2025 is this Thursday , September 18th. Don't wait – secure your spot today before we reach capacity!

📆 October 27–29
📍Pittsburgh
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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · Sep 12

What's new with NCME? Check out the NCME President's Message from Amy Hendrickson and dive into all that's happening at NCME!

📖 Read now: buff.ly/Xajp4x6

NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · Sep 12

This is your last chance to submit a proposal for the 2026 NCME Annual Meeting! The submission portal will close TODAY, Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

That 2026 Annual Meeting will be April 8–11 in Los Angeles!

Submit now: buff.ly/K7pgYTa

NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · Sep 11

Preparing to apply for a dissertation fellowship—or just beginning to explore opportunities? This webinar will provide practical guidance to help you strengthen your application.

📅 September 16, 2025 | 12:00–1:30 PM EDT
📍 Virtual (free and open to public)
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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · Sep 11

In a recent article in CEJEME, Huang et al. synthesize 29 studies on automated essay scoring and 14 on automated writing feedback generation.

Learn more: doi.org/10.59863/FAM...

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An Early Review of Generative Language Models in Automated Writing Evaluation: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions for Automated Essay Scoring and Feedback Generation

Automated writing evaluation (AWE) has long supported assessment and instruction, yet existing systems struggle to capture deeper rhetorical and pedagogical aspects of student writing. Recent advances...

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NCME @ncme38.bsky.social · Sep 8

Starting soon, the Graduate Student Issues Committee will host a fall writing group every other week on Tuesdays (5:30–7:30 PM ET) and Thursdays (9:00–11:00 AM ET). Please RVSP using the link below if you are interested.

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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