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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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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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Proposals will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. PDT on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Learn more: www.ncme.org/events/event...
#NCME2026
NCME seeks nominees for the role of Editor, NCME Applications of Educational Measurement and Assessment Book Series, who will work with an Editorial Board, and will lead this initiative from April 2026 through April 2030 (4-year term). Applications are due by January 10, 2026.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NCME seeks nominees for the role of Editor, NCME Applications of Educational Measurement and Assessment Book Series, who will work with an Editorial Board, and will lead this initiative from April 2026 through April 2030 (4-year term). Applications are due by January 10, 2026.
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College Board is hiring a Senior Research Scientist, Validity Research & Services Team. More: buff.ly/L8uJJE8
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
College Board is hiring a Senior Research Scientist, Validity Research & Services Team. More: buff.ly/L8uJJE8
Pretesting items in large-scale assessments requires substantial time, resources, and financial investment. Effective difficulty prediction methods have the potential to improve both efficiency and quality in item development and pool management.
📅 December 10, 4–5 p.m. Eastern
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📅 December 10, 4–5 p.m. Eastern
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December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Pretesting items in large-scale assessments requires substantial time, resources, and financial investment. Effective difficulty prediction methods have the potential to improve both efficiency and quality in item development and pool management.
📅 December 10, 4–5 p.m. Eastern
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📅 December 10, 4–5 p.m. Eastern
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James Madison University, Center for Assessment and Research Studies and Department of Graduate Psychology is hiring a Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor. More: buff.ly/elTtnek
December 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
James Madison University, Center for Assessment and Research Studies and Department of Graduate Psychology is hiring a Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor. More: buff.ly/elTtnek
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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December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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/PeYvdm4
📖 Read now: buff.ly/PeYvdm4
The NCME Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Susan Lyons as the next Executive Director, effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Lyons will bring her deep expertise in educational measurement, organizational leadership, and principled assessment practice.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The NCME Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Susan Lyons as the next Executive Director, effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Lyons will bring her deep expertise in educational measurement, organizational leadership, and principled assessment practice.
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University of Wisconsin Madison / School of Education / WIDA is hiring a Director of Psychometrics and Research. More: buff.ly/vdfBRZb
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
University of Wisconsin Madison / School of Education / WIDA is hiring a Director of Psychometrics and Research. More: buff.ly/vdfBRZb
The Casualty Actuarial Society is looking to hire a Certification Analyst. More: buff.ly/igLlrkB
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Casualty Actuarial Society is looking to hire a Certification Analyst. More: buff.ly/igLlrkB
Inspired by previous generosity, and by our shared interest in securing measurement integrity in perpetuity, the NCME Board voted to create the NCME Endowment: The Fund for Measurement Excellence and Integrity with an initial fundraising goal of $100,000 by the end of this year!
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December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Inspired by previous generosity, and by our shared interest in securing measurement integrity in perpetuity, the NCME Board voted to create the NCME Endowment: The Fund for Measurement Excellence and Integrity with an initial fundraising goal of $100,000 by the end of this year!
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Join the LSA SIGIMIE on February 18 for the “Latest from the Nation’s Report Card: Tools, Tips, and Tricks,” presented by Dr. Enis Dogan.
📅 February 18, 2026 | 4–5 p.m. Eastern
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📅 February 18, 2026 | 4–5 p.m. Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/NiMxqS6
December 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Join the LSA SIGIMIE on February 18 for the “Latest from the Nation’s Report Card: Tools, Tips, and Tricks,” presented by Dr. Enis Dogan.
📅 February 18, 2026 | 4–5 p.m. Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/NiMxqS6
📅 February 18, 2026 | 4–5 p.m. Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/NiMxqS6
This panel webinar brings together assessment experts and state leaders to discuss the future of K12 state summative assessments.
📅 January 29, 2026 | Noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/RKUn91m
📅 January 29, 2026 | Noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/RKUn91m
December 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This panel webinar brings together assessment experts and state leaders to discuss the future of K12 state summative assessments.
📅 January 29, 2026 | Noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/RKUn91m
📅 January 29, 2026 | Noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/RKUn91m
In a recent article in EM:IP, Ogut et al. examine the relationship between testing accommodations, universal design features, and standardized test performance using NAEP process data.
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#NCMEResearch
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November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In a recent article in EM:IP, Ogut et al. examine the relationship between testing accommodations, universal design features, and standardized test performance using NAEP process data.
Learn more: buff.ly/aSfsTbX
#NCMEResearch
Learn more: buff.ly/aSfsTbX
#NCMEResearch
In a recent article in JEM, Student explores vertical scaling with moderated nonlinear factor analysis.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
In a recent article in JEM, Student explores vertical scaling with moderated nonlinear factor analysis.
Learn more: buff.ly/SDTjs9b
#NCMEResearch
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#NCMEResearch
Attention! The Mission Fund Call for Programs is now open!
For the current cycle, the Mission Fund is offering grants for initiatives focusing on advancing research and practice in educational assessment. The deadline to submit is January 31.
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For the current cycle, the Mission Fund is offering grants for initiatives focusing on advancing research and practice in educational assessment. The deadline to submit is January 31.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Attention! The Mission Fund Call for Programs is now open!
For the current cycle, the Mission Fund is offering grants for initiatives focusing on advancing research and practice in educational assessment. The deadline to submit is January 31.
👉 More:
For the current cycle, the Mission Fund is offering grants for initiatives focusing on advancing research and practice in educational assessment. The deadline to submit is January 31.
👉 More:
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 21, 2025 | 11 a.m.–Noon Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/5QlRxAb
📅 November 21, 2025 | 11 a.m.–Noon Eastern
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November 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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 21, 2025 | 11 a.m.–Noon Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/5QlRxAb
📅 November 21, 2025 | 11 a.m.–Noon Eastern
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/5QlRxAb
During the Large-Scale Assessment SIGIMIE's Fireside Talk, we will provide updates on the website revision, recap the first Fireside Talk, and share information about upcoming Fireside Talks. We look forward to your participation and input!
📅 November 21, 2025 | 3–4 PM (ET)
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📅 November 21, 2025 | 3–4 PM (ET)
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November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
During the Large-Scale Assessment SIGIMIE's Fireside Talk, we will provide updates on the website revision, recap the first Fireside Talk, and share information about upcoming Fireside Talks. We look forward to your participation and input!
📅 November 21, 2025 | 3–4 PM (ET)
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/rfLvwks
📅 November 21, 2025 | 3–4 PM (ET)
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/rfLvwks
In a recent article in JEM, Sato and Shibayama develop a method, referred to as the "predictive utility analysis," for quantitatively evaluating the prediction accuracy and error properties of linked scores.
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#NCMEResearch
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November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In a recent article in JEM, Sato and Shibayama develop a method, referred to as the "predictive utility analysis," for quantitatively evaluating the prediction accuracy and error properties of linked scores.
Learn more: buff.ly/za81Hwt
#NCMEResearch
Learn more: buff.ly/za81Hwt
#NCMEResearch
Reminder: Today is the last day to access the NCME member portal before November 14–17 outage as NCME makes upgrades to your web-based experience.
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Check out important dates regarding this update: buff.ly/tEojIEY
November 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Reminder: Today is the last day to access the NCME member portal before November 14–17 outage as NCME makes upgrades to your web-based experience.
Check out important dates regarding this update: buff.ly/tEojIEY
Check out important dates regarding this update: buff.ly/tEojIEY
In a recent article in JEM, Choi and Johnson expand an existing approach for identifying features contributing to differential prediction bias of automated scoring systems.
Learn more: buff.ly/GFmcl2D
#NCMEResearch
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#NCMEResearch
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In a recent article in JEM, Choi and Johnson expand an existing approach for identifying features contributing to differential prediction bias of automated scoring systems.
Learn more: buff.ly/GFmcl2D
#NCMEResearch
Learn more: buff.ly/GFmcl2D
#NCMEResearch
In a recent article in JEM, Maeda and Lu compare several LLMs to predict differential item functioning and apply explainable AI methods to identify specific words associated with the DIF prediction.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
In a recent article in JEM, Maeda and Lu compare several LLMs to predict differential item functioning and apply explainable AI methods to identify specific words associated with the DIF prediction.
Learn more: buff.ly/moNXPtz
#NCMEResearch
Learn more: buff.ly/moNXPtz
#NCMEResearch
NCME honors the service of current members of Technical Advisory Committees that support state testing programs nationwide. These State TACs are critical partners in helping state education agencies meet federal requirements.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
NCME honors the service of current members of Technical Advisory Committees that support state testing programs nationwide. These State TACs are critical partners in helping state education agencies meet federal requirements.
More: buff.ly/1ceAuY5
More: buff.ly/1ceAuY5
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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ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/qGho4zo
📅 November 19, 2025 | 4–5 PM (ET)
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ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/qGho4zo
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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)
✍️ RSVP: buff.ly/6WzZ51s
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/qGho4zo
📅 November 19, 2025 | 4–5 PM (ET)
✍️ RSVP: buff.ly/6WzZ51s
ℹ️ Info: buff.ly/qGho4zo
NCME is excited to launch its new website, communities portal, and member portal on November 18. Over the past several months, NCME has worked diligently to improve our ability to serve members and your web-based experience.
Check out important dates regarding this update: buff.ly/tEojIEY
Check out important dates regarding this update: buff.ly/tEojIEY
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
NCME is excited to launch its new website, communities portal, and member portal on November 18. Over the past several months, NCME has worked diligently to improve our ability to serve members and your web-based experience.
Check out important dates regarding this update: buff.ly/tEojIEY
Check out important dates regarding this update: buff.ly/tEojIEY
University of California Berkeley is looking to hire an Assistant Professor (N/T) - Using AI and the Learn. Learn more: buff.ly/pleFgzq
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
University of California Berkeley is looking to hire an Assistant Professor (N/T) - Using AI and the Learn. Learn more: buff.ly/pleFgzq
NCME has submitted a formal public comment to the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) in response to their Request for Information, focused on the modernization of IES and its centers.
Full Response: buff.ly/Mic6ptK
Full Response: buff.ly/Mic6ptK
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NCME has submitted a formal public comment to the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) in response to their Request for Information, focused on the modernization of IES and its centers.
Full Response: buff.ly/Mic6ptK
Full Response: buff.ly/Mic6ptK