BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NCME - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NCME X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ncme.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NCME REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251023T174526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T174615Z UID:10000003-1775606400-1775951999@ncme.org SUMMARY:2026 NCME Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Meeting will take place April 8-11\, 2026 in Los Angeles\, California with Wednesday\, April 8 as the in-person training day. \n\n\n\nLearn More URL:https://ncme.org/event/2026-ncme-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260107T204635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T212808Z UID:10000019-1773921600-1773925200@ncme.org SUMMARY:Classroom Assessment Series Part 3: Aligning Purpose DESCRIPTION:Join us for Part 3 of the Classroom Assessment Committee’s three-part webinar series. This session focuses on aligning assessment purpose with practice\, examining the extent to which test results meaningfully inform teacher instruction and classroom-level decision-making. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore key considerations for ensuring that assessment results are used in ways that support instructional improvement and student learning. \n\n\n\nWe encourage interested members to RSVP and join us for this timely and important discussion. \n\n\n\nRSVP Now\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kristen HuffVice President\, Assessment and ResearchCurriculum Associates URL:https://ncme.org/event/classroom-assessment-series-part-3-aligning-purpose/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260210T224915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T173847Z UID:10000024-1773064800-1773068400@ncme.org SUMMARY:ITEMS Learning Modules: Author Spotlight Webinar DESCRIPTION:Curious how to make the most of ITEMS Learning Modules in teaching\, training\, or professional learning? Join us for an informative webinar featuring two newly published module authors\, Won-Chan Lee and Sanford Student\, as they walk us through their work and share practical tips for using these modules. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nWhat to expect?\n\n\n\nIn this interactive session\, our featured authors will: \n\n\n\n\nAnswer your questions in a live Q&A\n\n\n\nGive a high-level tour of their newly published modules\n\n\n\nShare who the modules are for and how they’re intended to be used\n\n\n\nOffer ideas for classroom\, group\, and independent learning\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re new to ITEMS or already using modules\, this webinar is a great chance to hear directly from the authors and pick up ideas you can use right away. \n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSanford StudentUniversity of Delaware ITEMS module 38: Differential Item Functioning by Multiple Variables using Moderated Nonlinear Factor Analysis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWon-Chan LeeUniversity of IowaITEMS module 39: Introduction to Generalizability Theory URL:https://ncme.org/event/items-learning-modules-author-spotlight-webinar/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260127T230726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T230730Z UID:10000022-1772809200-1772812800@ncme.org SUMMARY:Hot Topics in Classroom Assessment: A Discussion of Selected Topics from the 2026 AERA and NCME Annual Meetings DESCRIPTION:We invite colleagues to engage in a series of field development and knowledge mobilization meetups. These meetups are purposed to (a) build our community of educators and leaders\, (b) provide support to one another and our work\, and (c) illuminate challenges our field faces in the modern era. These events will be an opportunity for early\, mid-\, and established career scholars to discuss core issues in doing important research in the modern era and to consider the next steps. These events are co-sponsored by the: \n\n\n\n\nAmerican Education Research Association’s Classroom Assessment SIG\n\n\n\nNational Council on Measurement in Education’s Classroom Assessment Committee\n\n\n\nNational Council on Measurement in Education’s Assessment and Measurement to Support Classroom Learning SIGIMIE\n\n\n\n\nSession Details\n\n\n\nClassroom assessment researchers communicate with one another through publications\, conferences\, and email\, but have few open opportunities to meet\, Together\, we will share and problematize perspectives and research in classroom assessment around highly relevant topics. After a brief orientation to the session (~5 minutes)\, participants will have their choice of topic breakout groups\, facilitated by members of the AERA Classroom Assessment SIG Leadership Team (~45 minutes). In each breakout conversation\, we will consider the contexts\, conditions\, uses\, responsibilities\, and consequences in education\, research\, and classroom assessment. We’ll return as a full group to share a summary (~10 minutes): \n\n\n\n\nLearner and teacher well-being and classroom assessment facilitated by Sumaiya Chowdhury and Mi Jin Park.\n\n\n\nEffective and equitable classroom assessment practice facilitated by Erin Riley-Lepo\, Caitlin Fine\, and Oluyemisi Oloniyo.\n\n\n\nFairness\, grading\, accountability\, and classroom assessment facilitated by Amir Rasooli and Lance Piantaggini.\n\n\n\nAI and classroom assessment facilitated by Dustin Van Orman and Si Chen.\n\n\n\nLearner emotions\, motivation\, self-regulation\, and classroom assessment facilitated by Divya Varier and Yuhan Xiong.\n\n\n\n\nAll—across student and career stages—are welcome to join the conversation! \n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://ncme.org/event/hot-topics-in-classroom-assessment-a-discussion-of-selected-topics-from-the-2026-aera-and-ncme-annual-meetings/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260121T170740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T170745Z UID:10000020-1772798400-1772802000@ncme.org SUMMARY:GSIC: Getting Ready for NCME Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:This session is presented by the Graduate Student Issues Committee \n\n\n\nGetting ready for the NCME annual meeting or thinking about attending in the future? This 60-minute Zoom webinar is designed for graduate students at any stage\, whether it’s you’re returning\, attending for the first time\, or thinking of attending in the future. Join a welcoming panel of GSIC leaders and NCME board members as they share real experiences\, helpful advice\, and what they wish they’d known. Each panelist brings a unique perspective on attending\, presenting\, and building community at the annual meeting. We’ll cover how to navigate sessions\, network with confidence\, and access resources like receptions\, roommate matching\, and headshots. There will be plenty of time for Q&A\, so bring your questions! \n\n\n\nRegsiter Now URL:https://ncme.org/event/gsic-getting-ready-for-ncme-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260127T230503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T230508Z UID:10000021-1771588800-1771592400@ncme.org SUMMARY:The Crucial Assist: Developing and Sustaining the Classroom Assessment Field’s Work in the Modern Era DESCRIPTION:We invite colleagues to engage in a series of field development and knowledge mobilization meetups. These meetups are purposed to (a) build our community of educators and leaders\, (b) provide support to one another and our work\, and (c) illuminate challenges our field faces in the modern era. These events will be an opportunity for early\, mid-\, and established career scholars to discuss core issues in doing important research in the modern era and to consider the next steps. These events are co-sponsored by the: \n\n\n\n\nAmerican Education Research Association’s Classroom Assessment SIG\n\n\n\nNational Council on Measurement in Education’s Classroom Assessment Committee\n\n\n\nNational Council on Measurement in Education’s Assessment and Measurement to Support Classroom Learning SIGIMIE\n\n\n\n\nSession Details\n\n\n\nClassroom assessment researchers communicate with one another through publications\, conferences\, and email\, but have few open opportunities to meet\, share wisdom and practical advice\, and strategize future steps in our work. This online session is an opportunity that can help spur the development and sustainability of our field in the modern era. \n\n\n\nAfter a brief introduction to the session (~5 minutes)\, participants will have their choice of breakout rooms with open discussions of three overarching questions to be facilitated by established classroom assessment scholars (~45 minutes). We’ll return as a full group to share a summary of the discussions (~10 minutes): \n\n\n\n\nWhat classroom assessment research and synthesis studies are needed and how do they inform contemporary research? Facilitated by James McMillan and Christopher DeLuca.\n\n\n\nHow and where should I publish my research work for practitioners/policy-makers? Facilitated by Susan Brookhart and Caroline Wylie.\n\n\n\nHow do I build an interdisciplinary background for my research and get my research funded? Facilitated by Erin Furtak and Christian Ydesen.\n\n\n\n\nAll—across student and career stages—are welcome to join the conversation! \n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://ncme.org/event/the-crucial-assist-developing-and-sustaining-the-classroom-assessment-fields-work-in-the-modern-era/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260204T213741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T213746Z UID:10000023-1771587000-1771588800@ncme.org SUMMARY:IMHM Monthly Meeting - February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next IMHM monthly meeting as we: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss potential speakers for upcoming sessions\n\n\n\nShare updates from the recent member survey\n\n\n\nPlan for our annual conference event\n\n\n\n\nYour input is valued—we look forward to your participation! \n\n\n\nPlease contact Yi-chen Wu for access information. URL:https://ncme.org/event/imhm-monthly-meeting-february-2026/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260107T182818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T182902Z UID:10000016-1771520400-1771531200@ncme.org SUMMARY:Making Our Way to LA: Regional Meet-Up in Iowa City DESCRIPTION:While our annual meeting in Los Angeles April 8-11 will bring us together on a national scale\, on February 19th I’ll be hosting a regional meet-up in Iowa City to foster connection\, conversation and community across our wide-reaching NCME network. I’m excited to invite you to the second Making Our Way to LA event. \n\n\n\n📍 Where: The Vue Rooftop (located at the Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University) 📅 When: February 19\, 2026 | 5:00-8:00 PM🍸 What: Connection\, conversation\, and a toast to the road ahead!🍴 Details: Light appetizers and two complimentary beverages will be provided. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new to NCME or a long-standing member\, this gathering is a valuable opportunity to (re)connect with local colleagues in the region to share ideas and build community. \n\n\n\nRSVP now to help us plan for bites and beverages. RSVP closes on 2/8. \n\n\n\nRSVP Now\n\n\n\nWhile these meet-ups may not be right in your backyard\, they’re open to all members and designed to offer an informal space to connect\, network\, and share ideas. If you’re nearby (or up for a bit of a drive)\, I’d love to see you there. URL:https://ncme.org/event/making-our-way-to-la-regional-meet-up-in-iowa-city/ LOCATION:The Vue Rooftop\, 328 S Clinton St Suite A\, Iowa\, 52240\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251105T223003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T203605Z UID:10000009-1771430400-1771434000@ncme.org SUMMARY:Latest from the Nation’s Report Card: Tools\, Tips\, and Tricks DESCRIPTION:This is presented by the Large-Scale Assessment SIGIMIE. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will consist of two parts: \n\n\n\nPart 1 will highlight recent updates to the NAEP program\, including: \n\n\n\n\nThe transition to a new assessment administration model that allows the use of school devices.\n\n\n\nNew frameworks in reading and mathematics.\n\n\n\nThe implementation of automated scoring in reading.\n\n\n\n\nPart 2 will focus on tools and tips for working with NAEP data\, featuring: \n\n\n\n\nNew capabilities in the NAEP Data Explorer and new features in the Nation’s Report Card\n\n\n\nInteractive dashboards available on the Nation’s Report Card website.\n\n\n\nThe NAEP API\, which enables users to programmatically query NAEP data.\n\n\n\nPlanned updates to the EdSurvey package.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\n\n\n\nDr. Dogan has been with NCES for nine years where he oversees the psychometric quality of NCES assessments\, including the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). He provides guidance in assessment design\, statistical analysis\, reporting\, and technical documentation. Prior to joining NCES\, Dr. Dogan served as the lead psychometrician and co-chair of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Research and Psychometrics Committee. In this role he led the design\, management\, and execution of research to inform the development of college and career readiness assessments. \n\n\n\nEbony Walton served at NCES for 14 years. Walton led the development\, technical review\, and dissemination of The Nation’s Report Card and oversaw NAEP communications—including the NAEP Plus blog and outreach activities. Walton previously worked atOptimal Solutions Group\, LLC. as a Research Associate\, supporting NAEP research and data analyses. \n\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n\n\nhttps://umn.zoom.us/j/98791553326?pwd=TojUjPWwpzw7RaZ6Lc9UzWiAgyX3J3.1Meeting ID: 987 9155 3326 Passcode: 3HkRqw URL:https://ncme.org/event/latest-from-the-nations-report-card-tools-tips-and-tricks/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260107T204507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T212935Z UID:10000018-1770897600-1770901200@ncme.org SUMMARY:Classroom Assessment Series Part 2: From the Classroom to the Capitol DESCRIPTION:The NCME Classroom Assessment Committee invites you to attend the second session in its three-part Classroom Assessment Series. This session—“From the Classroom to the Capitol”—focuses on how classroom assessment can inform and influence educational policy at district\, state\, and federal levels. \n\n\n\nDr. Warner will share insights on how local assessment practices can shape broader policy decisions and offer strategies for communicating the value and impact of classroom assessment beyond the school building. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all NCME members and those interested in the intersection of classroom assessment and policy. \n\n\n\nRSVP Now\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\nDr. Zach Warner\, Assistant Commissioner for the Office of State Assessment at the New York State Education Department URL:https://ncme.org/event/classroom-assessment-series-part-2-from-the-classroom-to-the-capitol/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251120T213323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T200900Z UID:10000010-1769688000-1769693400@ncme.org SUMMARY:Committee on Informing Assessment Policy: Future of K12 Webinar  DESCRIPTION:This panel webinar brings together assessment experts and state leaders to discuss the future of K12 state summative assessments. \n\n\n\nRSVP Now\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\nLily An (CIAP member) will moderate the panel. Suzanne Lane\, Chris Domaleski\, and Allison Timberlake will be panelists. URL:https://ncme.org/event/committee-on-informing-assessment-policy-future-of-k12-webinar/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251210T210406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T155843Z UID:10000013-1769180400-1769184000@ncme.org SUMMARY:Aligning AI with Assessment Standards: A Case Study of Evaluating AI-Generated Reading Passages for NAEP DESCRIPTION:This is presented by the Large-Scale Assessment SIGIMIE. \n\n\n\nThe on-going revision of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing has drawn significant attention\, particularly in the context of leveraging AI techniques in today’s digital environment. A central question is whether AI can measure up to standards\, and how AI and humans can collaborate effectively to advance assessment operations in test design\, administration\, scoring\, and reporting while upholding the essential principles of assessment in reliability\, validity and fairness. This talk will provide an overview of the key elements of AI that can be leveraged within the standards\, followed by a case study to illustrate these ideas in practice. Specifically\, the case study introduces a framework for evaluating the difficulty alignment of reading passages when AI is used to automatically generate tasks for NAEP across different grade levels. It also examines the effects of generating passages with varying concepts\, such as fiction and non-fiction\, to highlight both opportunities and challenges in applying AI to educational measurement. \n\n\n\nThis session will be led by Qiwei He\, Georgetown University. \n\n\n\nRSVP Now URL:https://ncme.org/event/aligning-ai-with-assessment-standards-a-case-study-of-evaluating-ai-generated-reading-passages-for-naep/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260107T185108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T185152Z UID:10000017-1768824000-1768827600@ncme.org SUMMARY:Classroom Assessment Series Part 1: Teachers As Assessment Leaders DESCRIPTION:This is one part of a three-part series from the Classroom Assessment Committee. This session focuses on communicating classroom assessment with students\, families\, and colleagues. \n\n\n\nRSVP Now\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\nTara Crewe\, Senior Team Lead/STEM Specialist URL:https://ncme.org/event/cac-series-part-1-teachers-as-assessment-leaders/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260105T193055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170515Z UID:10000015-1768406400-1768410000@ncme.org SUMMARY:When Language Models Model Items and Examinees: Methodological Considerations for Evaluation DESCRIPTION:This is presented by the Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education SIGIMIE. \n\n\n\nPre-trained language models (LMs) are opening new avenues for modeling and predicting the psychometric properties of assessment items. These advances offer promising innovations—but also introduce unique challenges when traditional evaluation methods are applied in novel AI-based contexts. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, Dr. Ikkyu Choi (ETS) will explore key methodological considerations for evaluating LM-based approaches\, with a focus on scenarios involving limited or no human response data\, large item pools\, and real-time operational use. The presentation will highlight three central components: \n\n\n\n\nScaling predicted item parameters\n\n\n\nIdentifying and addressing edge cases\n\n\n\nEstablishing evaluation criteria for generated samples\n\n\n\n\nDrawing on multiple studies\, Dr. Choi will share practical examples\, potential solutions\, and open questions that continue to shape this emerging field \n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://ncme.org/event/when-language-models-model-items-and-examinees-methodological-considerations-for-evaluation/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251203T212953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170003Z UID:10000012-1768402800-1768406400@ncme.org SUMMARY:Educators of Measurement SIGIMIE: Cafe AI: An Educators of Measurement SIGIMIE Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Join the Educators of Measurement SIGIMIE for an informal coffee hour conversation on how faculty are integrating AI in measurement education. \n\n\n\nThis session is an opportunity to connect with colleagues\, exchange ideas\, and explore practical strategies for using AI in the classroom. Whether you’re experimenting with new tools or just starting to explore the possibilities\, all are welcome to join\, share\, and learn. \n\n\n\nDiscussion topics may include: \n\n\n\n\nCreating or adapting course materials using AI\n\n\n\nAI use policies in teaching and learning\n\n\n\nTeaching about the responsible use (and misuse) of AI in measurement contexts\n\n\n\n\nBring your questions\, experiences\, and a cup of coffee—we look forward to the conversation!. \n\n\n\nRSVP URL:https://ncme.org/event/educators-of-measurement-sigimie-cafe-ai-an-educators-of-measurement-sigimie-coffee-hour/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251217T235226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T235231Z UID:10000014-1767970800-1767974400@ncme.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Measurement for Historically Marginalized Groups SIGIMIE Kickoff Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is presented by the Inclusive Measurement for Historically Marginalized Groups SIGIMIE. \n\n\n\nThe kick-off meeting for the new NCME SIGIMIE—Inclusive Measurement for Historically Marginalized Groups—will launch a year of collaboration and action. The meeting will focus on setting priorities\, planning impactful events\, and developing strategies to advance inclusive and equitable measurement. Centered on community and voice\, the session will also emphasize strengthening member engagement\, professional development\, and mentorship to build a connected and supportive SIGIMIE. \n\n\n\nPlease join us and help shape the year ahead! \n\n\n\nRSVP URL:https://ncme.org/event/inclusive-measurement-for-historically-marginalized-groups-sigimie-kickoff-meeting/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251203T212232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T212752Z UID:10000011-1765382400-1765386000@ncme.org SUMMARY:AIME SIGIMIE Speaker Series: Predicting Item Difficulty for Pretest Items in Large-Scale Assessments DESCRIPTION:This is presented by the AIME SIGIMIE. \n\n\n\nPretesting items in large-scale assessments requires substantial time\, resources\, and financial investment. Accurately predicting item difficulty before any administration can streamline pretesting\, reduce costs\, and provide earlier feedback to item writers\, supporting targeted revisions that better align with intended difficulty. Effective difficulty prediction methods\, therefore\, have the potential to improve both efficiency and quality in item development and pool management. \n\n\n\nIn this study\, we evaluate a two-step hybrid framework for predicting the IRT-based difficulty of pretest items in large scale literacy assessments. First\, we fine tune transformer-based models on item text under multiple input configurations that vary the inclusion of stimuli\, stems\, options\, and associated skills. Second\, we feed transformer predictions\, together with handcrafted linguistic features\, into traditional machine learning models. Using real world pretest data\, we then examine the gains over the baseline model that only uses linguistic features\, the differences among transformer models\, and the contribution of each input source. Our results indicate that hybrid models consistently improve predictive accuracy while maintaining interpretability\, offering a practical companion tool for large scale assessment programs. \n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\nYoungKoung Kim (College Board)\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n\n\nhttps://umn.zoom.us/j/98791553326?pwd=TojUjPWwpzw7RaZ6Lc9UzWiAgyX3J3.1Meeting ID: 987 9155 3326 Passcode: 3HkRqw URL:https://ncme.org/event/aime-sigimie-speaker-series-predicting-item-difficulty-for-pretest-items-in-large-scale-assessments/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251023T174413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T201016Z UID:10000002-1764774000-1764777600@ncme.org SUMMARY:Coffee Hour with Educators of Measurement SIGIMIE DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ncme.org/event/coffee-hour-with-educators-of-measurement-sigimie/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251105T184319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T184324Z UID:10000007-1763737200-1763740800@ncme.org SUMMARY:Large-Scale Assessment SIGIMIE's Fireside Talk (November 2025) DESCRIPTION:During the meeting\, 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!  \n\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n\n\nhttps://umn.zoom.us/j/92895734851?pwd=vYVra6xQgD9GCE6gia3wPBsiYtj06R.1Meeting ID: 928 9573 4851 Passcode: da4SU7 URL:https://ncme.org/event/large-scale-assessment-sigimies-fireside-talk-november-2025/ LOCATION:Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251105T221545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T221919Z UID:10000008-1763722800-1763726400@ncme.org SUMMARY:Revision of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by the Certification and Licensure SIGMIE. \n\n\n\nJoin the Certification and Licensure SIGMIE for an engaging webinar focused on the upcoming revision of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. In this session\, Ye Tong\, Ph.D.\, co-chair of the joint committee will share the guiding philosophy and approach of the group responsible for developing the revised standards\, offering insights into the principles and decisions shaping the new version. \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nAmanda Clauser\, aclauser@nbme.org \n\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n\n\nhttps://acui-org.zoom.us/j/81632394093?pwd=MSFb92Vvx6hVE5xZ2BiTNKccVJ9afb.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 816 3239 4093Passcode: 902160 URL:https://ncme.org/event/revision-of-the-standards-for-educational-and-psychological-testing/ LOCATION:Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251023T173909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T201024Z UID:10000001-1763568000-1763571600@ncme.org SUMMARY:Is There Methodological Synergy in Mixed- or Multi-Method Strategies in Measurement Research? DESCRIPTION:This event is being organized by the NCME Graduate Student Issues Committee.  \n\n\n\nMixed and multi-method approaches are gaining momentum in psychometrics\, offering innovative ways to strengthen validity\, address complex measurement challenges\, and promote fairness and equity. This 30–40 minute panel will feature leading scholars discussing the promise\, challenges\, and future of these approaches in the field. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nDr. Thao Vo\n\n\n\nDr. Bruno Zumbo\n\n\n\nDr. Stephen Sireci\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, they will reflect on how they conceptualize and apply mixed and multi-method approaches in psychometric research\, the barriers to integrating these methods\, and what emerging scholars should learn—or unlearn—to advance this work. The panel will also explore how artificial intelligence can be meaningfully incorporated into mixed-method research to support equitable and just measurement practices. \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nSarah Hammami (shammami2@huskers.unl.edu) URL:https://ncme.org/event/is-there-methodological-synergy-in-mixed-or-multi-method-strategies-in-measurement-research/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251029T194255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T194300Z UID:10000004-1762950600-1762954200@ncme.org SUMMARY:Principles and Practices in Recently Established Score Scales for Medical Achievement Tests DESCRIPTION:This webinar is from the Scaling\, Linking\, and Equating SIGIMIE. \n\n\n\nReporting scales are one of the most visible and widely used parts of a testing program. Many different criteria and methods can influence how they are designed\, sometimes in competing ways. The key is to bring principles and practices together—so the scales not only support valid score interpretations and uses\, but also help prevent misinterpretations and misuses. In this presentation\, we share how we integrated principles with practical decisions when establishing reporting scales for a battery of medical achievement tests. We’ll talk about the program’s purpose\, methodologies conducted\, challenges encountered\, and show how aligning principles with practice shaped the design and implementation of the scales. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nJinghua Liu (jliu@nbome.org) URL:https://ncme.org/event/principles-and-practices-in-recently-established-score-scales-for-medical-achievement-tests/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251029T194636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T194640Z UID:10000005-1761750000-1761753600@ncme.org SUMMARY:BRIDGE Webinar: Navigating Uncertainty in Policy Research Grants & Funding in the US DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of research and program funding in the United States. This webinar\, Funding in the US: Trends\, Challenges\, and the Future\, will explore the dynamics shaping public and private grantmaking\, the challenges faced by researchers and institutions\, and strategies for navigating uncertainty in today’s funding environment. This webinar will bring together grantmaking experts\, donors\, scholars\, and institutional leaders to discuss: \n\n\n\n\nEmerging trends in federal and private research funding\n\n\n\nChallenges in securing and maintaining support for educational and policy research\n\n\n\nAdaptive strategies for sustainability in an evolving funding landscape\n\n\n\n\nThis conversation will provide valuable insights for both new and experienced researchers seeking to strengthen their funding approaches and partnerships. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is part of the BRIDGE Webinar Series (Boosting Research in a Dynamic Governing Environment)\, a collaboration of AEFP\, AERA\, APPAM\, NCME\, and SREE. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nPaula Omokhomion\, MPP Student\, University of California\, Riverside\n\n\n\nAixa Cintrón-Vélez\, Russell Program Director\, Sage Foundation\n\n\n\nG.R. Love\, Director of Development\, Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)\n\n\n\nTina Fletcher\, Senior Officer\, Strategy\, Learning\, and Evaluation\, Walton Family Foundation\n\n\n\nJoseph McNicholas\, Director of Research Opportunities\, Sanford School of Public Policy\n\n\n\nTafadzwa Tivaringe\, Program Officer\, Spencer Foundation\n\n\n\nElliot Emmer\, Senior Director of Development\, University of California\, Riverside URL:https://ncme.org/event/bridge-webinar-navigating-uncertainty-in-policy-research-grants-funding-in-the-us/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20260212T212140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T212146Z UID:10000026-1761523200-1761782399@ncme.org SUMMARY:2025 AIME-Con DESCRIPTION:AIME-Con 2025\, “Innovation and Evidence: Shaping the Future of AI in Educational Measurement\,” was October 27–29 in Pittsburgh! \n\n\n\nThank you to all the attendees\, presenters\, and corporate partners who made this event a success. We appreciate the dedicated work of conference organizers Joshua Wilson (University of Delaware)\, Christopher Ormerod (Cambium Assessment)\, Maggie Beiting-Parrish (Federation of American Scientists) to bring AIME-Con 2025 to life! \n\n\n\nAIME-Con focused on how rigorous measurement standards and innovative AI applications can work together to transform education. With sessions spanning summative large-scale assessment\, formative classroom assessment\, automated feedback\, and informal learning tools\, this conference is dedicated to fostering both the advancement and responsible evaluation of AI in education. By gathering a diverse community of experts in AI\, measurement\, and education research and policy\, we encouraged forward-thinking development of AI technologies that are effective\, reliable\, and fair. Together\, we are building a collaborative space where innovation and evidence meet to enhance educational outcomes and shape the future of both educational measurement and measurement- and assessment-focused AI. \n\n\n\n\n\nAIME-Con 2025 Full Program PDF\n\n\n\n\n\nAIME-Con 2025 Proceedings\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More About AIME-Con URL:https://ncme.org/event/2025-aime-con/ LOCATION:Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T051755 CREATED:20251029T194856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T194943Z UID:10000006-1758153600-1765497599@ncme.org SUMMARY:GSIC Fall 2025 Writing Group DESCRIPTION:More details in the flyer below; go here to register. Contact Kayla Burt additional information. URL:https://ncme.org/event/gsic-fall-2025-writing-group/ LOCATION:Minnesota END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR