Join the National Test Development Team
The National Evaluation Series™ (Series) is a dynamic teacher certification testing program designed to address today's need for knowledgeable teachers using state-of-the-art methods in test development, delivery, and support. The developer of the program, Evaluation Systems of Pearson, is seeking exemplary educators to participate in test development activities.
About
Participation in National Evaluation Series test development activities provides educators with an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across the country and from various backgrounds in support of their profession and to contribute to the quality of public education.
The National Evaluation Series is aligned with national standards for educator preparation.
The National Evaluation Series consists of criterion-referenced, objective-based tests designed to measure a candidate's knowledge and skills in relation to an established standard rather than in relation to the performance of other candidates.
Public school educators and teacher preparation faculty from across the country play a major role in the National Evaluation Series test development process.
The involvement of public school teachers and educator preparation faculty is critical to the success of the National Evaluation Series program. Please help us maintain high-quality education in public schools.
Participants will:
- receive substitute reimbursement for their school (public school educators only) or a stipend of $350 per full meeting day and/or $175 per half meeting day;
- have the opportunity for professional growth and work in collaboration with educators in their field;
- be provided with flight arrangements or will be reimbursed for their reasonable travel-related expenses; and
- be provided with hotel accommodations, if necessary.
Development
The development process may include the following activities:
Test Areas Under Development
Review the list of test areas currently being developed. If you are currently certified and practicing in one or more of these areas, or preparing educator candidates in one of more of these areas, then we encourage your participation! We are also seeking educators for the Advisory Committee.
Reimbursement
Guidelines
These guidelines apply to individuals who attend Evaluation Systems test development conferences/meetings for the National Evaluation Series program. Additional reimbursement instructions will be made available before each conference/meeting. Completed forms should be submitted to Evaluation Systems as soon as possible after the conference to ensure reimbursement in four to six weeks.
Please send all correspondence regarding these policies to EvaluationSystemsCRG@pearson.com.
Please note: The Internal Revenue Service requires Evaluation Systems to have a social security number for all conference participants receiving expense reimbursements.
Substitute Teacher
If a substitute teacher at the K–12 level must be hired by a school district to replace a committee member attending a meeting (during the academic year only), the district will be reimbursed for that expense. Substitute reimbursement forms and instructions for K–12 educators will be provided at each meeting.
Substitute reimbursement forms with additional instructions are distributed at each meeting.
Please note that payment will be sent directly to the committee member's designated school/district office.
Stipend
Each committee member will be paid a stipend of $350 per full meeting day and/or $175 per half meeting day if they do not select to receive substitute reimbursement.
Lodging
Hotel accommodations are available for those residing 50 or more miles from the meeting location, for those who are unable to travel due to adverse weather conditions, or as otherwise approved by Evaluation Systems. Hotel accommodations will be directly billed to Evaluation Systems. Although committee members will not be charged for their rooms, they will need to leave a deposit or credit card number at check-in to cover incidental expenses.
Travel
Evaluation Systems will reimburse personal automobile use at the federal mileage rate, roundtrip ground transportation, or airfare. Evaluation Systems provides each committee member with flight arrangements or requires prior approval for car rental and airfare expenses. Parking and toll expenses will also be reimbursed.
Meals
Depending on the conference agenda, a continental breakfast and lunch may be provided on the day of the conference. For meals that are not provided as a part of the meeting, a per diem reimbursement of $25 will be provided.
Your Reimbursement
Your expense reimbursement will be sent within approximately four to six weeks upon receipt of your correctly completed expense statement(s) and if you have submitted the following:
- W–9 form
Please note that a new W–9 form should be completed and returned for each test development conference that you attend. This policy is in place to ensure that there is no delay in processing your reimbursement check.
FAQs
Yes, you could be involved in the following types of test development activities:
- Content Validation/Job Analysis Survey. As a public school educator or as a higher education faculty member you may be selected to participate in a survey to verify that the test objectives are related to the job.
- Pilot Testing. If you are a faculty member in an educator preparation program, you may be asked to assist in pilot testing the draft test items for your field by encouraging your students to participate. Participating in the pilot test will allow students to preview the types of items that may be on the actual National Evaluation Series tests.
How to Get Involved
Apply
Please complete an online application form to be considered for National Evaluation Series test development opportunities. Upon receipt, your application will be reviewed by Evaluation Systems. If your qualifications match an opening, you will be sent an email invitation. If all committees are full, we will keep your application on file for future use.
Nominate
Nominate your colleagues for consideration in serving on a Content Advisory Committee or the Advisory Committee.
Spread the Word
Share with school administrators. Share this information with district-level human resource personnel, school principals, administrators, subject-area coordinators, and supervisors who may be able to nominate exemplary educators to participate in test development activities.
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