online systems publications contact noctiDear Colleagues,
I am pleased to chair the NOCTI Board and share with you a message from the Board of Trustees. NOCTI is a not for profit organization that has served the CTE community for almost 45 years. NOCTI is governed by a consortium of the 50 states and territories. Board members are elected by the state directors of career technical education and include representatives from education--secondary and postsecondary, district and state levels, and from the industry/business/labor sectors.
The Board is the policy-making body and develops guidelines for program planning and administration for NOCTI. The NOCTI Board is accountable for the overall program, services, and budget for the organization.
Recognizing the challenges of the economy, we believe that the need for NOCTI products and services has never been greater. Accountability is the watchword in Washington. The Perkins IV criteria for technical skill attainment can be met through NOCTI assessments. A number of states have asked NOCTI to help with their assessment needs.
NOCTI is steadily growing, serving more states, districts, and institutions – secondary and postsecondary – and expanding the products and services it offers. NOCTI is developing new pathway assessments and tests in emerging areas such as green building and mechatronics. A recent customized assessment for New York City is for technical theater. Schools have embraced the new study guides. NOCTI is using cutting edge technology – online testing is rapidly replacing paper/pencil tests. Reports available to schools are teacher-friendly and include data on integrated academic achievement.
NOCTI is providing professional development related to assessments. The organization has hosted a pre-conference for the past three years at ACTE. They are a partner with the National Center for Research in Career Technical Education with a research project to create professional development for CTE educators on using technical assessment data.
Customer service is a strength. Clients tell us the staff is customer-focused. One said, “Whenever we have a question, there is always someone there to help find an answer.” Another said “When responding, all personnel seem to be willing to go above and beyond to ensure a solution to any issue.”
We are pleased to have a growing clientele and invite you to share the NOCTI message with your colleagues.
Jo Kister
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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