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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T150000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T150000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T160000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T150000
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CREATED:20251023T174413Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Hour with Educators of Measurement SIGIMIE
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URL:https://ncme.org/event/coffee-hour-with-educators-of-measurement-sigimie/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T150000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T160000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T123000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T235959
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T235959
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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/
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