SPECIAL TOPICS FOR TEACHERS Schedule

Over the next four months, NOCTI is hosting a series of web seminars for teachers.  The sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of the month, and will start at 4:00pm eastern standard time.  You may attend as many as you want. 

We hope you will join us for this excellent professional development opportunity.

Mar 17:          The Curriculum Evolution…
                           How Can I Adjust My Planning to Improve Student Learning?

Apr 21:           Meeting and Exceeding State Standards

May 19:          How Can Data Improve My Students’ Performance?

 The sessions last 30-40 minutes. There is no cost to participate, but you must pre-register.

How Does a Web Seminar Work?

You will need Internet access and a separate phone line to participate.  We will send you a link, which connects you to the presentation via the Internet.  You will then call a toll-free number to access the audio portion of the program. (Please note:  the sound does not go through your computer speakers.)

Groups are welcome to participate and will want to arrange for projection of the computer images and a phone with adequate volume capacity for the room size.

Questions?  800-334-6283 or nocti@nocti.org

 

Spring Testing Reminders

Spring Testing Season Reminders
The spring testing season is here!  Below are some reminders to help ensure a successful testing season.

Testing reminders:

• Check your order as soon as it is received to verify the number of user codes, test booklets, or study guides and the test titles match your order.  Contact NOCTI immediately if there are discrepancies.
• Ensure participant IDs are unique for each test taker; do not re-use participant IDs from previous years.
• The same participant ID must be used for a participant on both the pre- and post-test administrations, if appropriate, to ensure pre/post comparative reporting.
• Allow your test proctors adequate time to review the proctor guide prior to test administration.
• Verify all performance ratings (if appropriate) have been entered into the online system or recorded in the correct section of the answer sheet.
• Verify ALL online tests have been “released” for scoring from the Client Services Center after administration.

Study Guide orders:

• Check your order as soon as it is received to verify the contents match your order (i.e., confirm you have the correct study guide titles and count your materials).  Contact NOCTI immediately if there are discrepancies.
• Additional study guide sets must be ordered in conjunction with a study guide package.  The Teacher’s Companion Guide is only included with study guide packages.
• No returns, refunds, or exchanges are allowed for study guide purchases.

Returns:

• A completed Request for Return for Credit form (available on the Client Services Center) must accompany all assessment returns.
• No returns, refunds, or exchanges are allowed for study guide purchases.
• Do not include answer sheets to be scored with return packages.
• The Return Policy for Assessments is available on the Client Services Center.

 

Enhancements to the Client Services Center

Enhancements to the Client Services Center
Please note the most recent enhancements to NOCTI’s Client Services Center.

NEW GROUPING TOOL
The Grouping tool provides the ability for Site Coordinators to create defined groups and designate which participants are to be reported in the defined groups. Instructions for using the Grouping tool can be downloaded from the Client Services Center in the Manage User Codes section.

REDESIGNED STANDARD SCORE REPORT
The new format displays scoring data in a more attractive and easy-to-follow format while continuing to provide the valuable data our customers are accustomed to receiving.

IMPROVED EXCEL EXPORT OPTION
The Excel export now provides separate worksheets for written and performance data, a worksheet for normative data (post-tests only), and displays pre-test data in the post-test worksheet when appropriate.

NEW STUDENT CERTIFICATE EXPORT OPTION
The new certificate export option provides a PDF file with pre-populated student certificates for each participant in the testing group which can be printed at the local site.  The student certificate export option is only available for student post-tests.  

 

Site Coordinator Training and Online Testing Demonstrations Schedule

Site Coordinator Training Schedule
NOCTI strongly recommends that new Site Coordinators plan to attend a Web teleconference Site Coordinator training session to help you feel comfortable in your new role. We welcome our “seasoned” Site Coordinators to join us and learn what’s new at NOCTI.

To participate, all you need is Internet access and a phone, preferably a land line with a speaker phone and mute feature. There is no cost to you. Those who are registered will receive instructions on how to connect a day or two before the session. Trainings last approximately 90 minutes and are scheduled for these times (eastern standard time). We leave plenty of time for your questions.

Contact Laura Leach laura.leach@nocti.org to register.

Site Coordinator Web Seminar Trainings
Tuesday, March 9 -- 3:30 pm
Thursday, March 18 -- 2 pm
Wednesday, March 31 -- 2 pm
Tuesday, April 6 – 1 pm
Wednesday, April 21 – 2 pm
Tuesday, April 27 – 4 pm
Thursday, May 6 – 2 pm
Wednesday, May 12 – 10 am
Tuesday, May 18 – 1 pm
Tuesday, June 1 – 3:30 pm

Online Testing Demonstrations
If your site will be using NOCTI’s online testing system, QuadNet™, we invite you to join a live, 30-minute, web-based demonstration session. Online Testing Demonstrations make a nice addition to your Site Coordinator Training.

Contact Laura Leach laura.leach@nocti.org to register.

Online Testing Demonstrations
Thursday, March 11 – 2 pm
Wednesday, March 24 – 10 am
Wednesday, April 14 – 10 am
Thursday, April 29 – 2 pm
Wednesday, May 5 – 3 pm
Thursday, May 20 – 10 am

 

HBI/NAHB Press Release

Online Certification Testing Now Available Through NOCTI for Residential Construction Students

The Home Builders Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently announced the availability of their web-based industry-recognized certification assessments for Residential Construction.  Through a partnership with NOCTI/The Whitener Group, the certification assessments will be delivered via QuadNet™, NOCTI’s secure online delivery system.

HBI’s Residential Construction series includes certification assessments for Carpentry, House Wiring and HVAC.  All HBI certification assessments are structured on industry-based skill standards set by NAHB industry professionals and educators and are appropriate for secondary, post-secondary and industry programs.  Individuals meeting the industry-established benchmark can be certified at entry, semi-skilled and skilled levels.

Additional certifications will be added in the 2010-2011 academic year consisting of Basic Principles of Construction, Facilities Maintenance, Masonry and Plumbing.  For further information about the certification assessment including cost, an overview of assessment content, and steps to administering the assessment, please visit www.nocti.org/hbinahb.cfm or www.hbi.org/certification.