NOCTI seeks Subject Matter Experts

NOCTI continuously seeks Subject Matter Experts in a wide range of technical areas to assist us in developing, revising and maintaining our suite of products. If you would like more information about our processes and opportunities, contact Bonnie Newland at Bonnie.Newland@nocti.org. (12/01/08)

Best Practices from 2007 HSTW Conference

"Our challenge was to cross-walk what is taught with what is tested on NOCTI Assessments to ensure that state standards are being met and that students are learning the mathematics and science they need to be successful in a career field," stated Patrick Robinson, the Erie-2 Chaurauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES director of career and technical education. "NOCTI measures the job-ready skills of students through performance, written and online testing in career/technical areas of study." Read the entire article by clicking on the link below. Advancing Student's Academic and Technical Knowledge Through Technology and Effective School and Classroom Practices (12/30/07)

2008 Web Seminar Schedule

NOCTI Subject Matter Expert (SME) Spotlight!

Every new assessment development and every assessment revision that NOCTI conducts involves teamwork. Teamwork is truly the beating heart of the entire process, and our subject matter experts (SMEs) are the center of every heartbeat. We have been privileged to work with many hundreds of these tremendous individuals over the years. NOCTI wants to honor our SMEs by creating this new "SME Spotlight". Please let us introduce you to Mr. Tony Sandutch from Pennsylvania. Click on the link below to learn more about Tony and his experience as a NOCTI SME. Tony Sandutch (10/30/07)

ACTE 2007 Pre Convention Assessment Conference

Learn more regarding the December 12th ACTE 2007 Pre Convention Assessment Conference

Register Here for ACTE 2007 and the NOCTI Pre-Convention Assessment Conference. Join us in Las Vegas!

For the ACTE online registration page, Click Here.

(12/31/07)

NOCTI Winter 2008 QUARTERLY...NOW AVAILABLE!

Please click on the link to read the entire Quarterly Winter 2008 Quarterly (04/30/08)

NEW PERKINS AND NOCTI

We know that someone on your staff is busily drafting either a new state plan or a transition plan for your state! NOCTI, your national assessment consortium, is prepared to help. Section 113 clearly states the law regarding assessment of the CTE community, &valid and reliable and include at a minimum challenging academic standards and attainment of skill proficiencies, including achievement on technical skill assessments that are aligned with industry standards. As your national organization, NOCTI can, and should, be your solution to your states assessment needs. We can help with gap analysis, curriculum blueprint development, assessment development, assessment delivery, industry certification, disaggregated federal reporting, professional development, statewide tech prep articulation, and a variety of technology based solutions to these areas. Our assessments are legally and psychometrically defensible and our staff understands the needs and parameters in working within a state system. Let us help you with a successful implementation of the new law! Call us at 1-800-334-6283 or e-mail us at john.foster@nocti.org and please check out the specifics of how we can help you by going to http://www.nocti.org/general.cfm (03/02/07)