Dear NCME Community,
Summer is in full swing—and so is the energy across our NCME community! From active committee initiatives to exciting conference developments, this season has brought remarkable momentum, collaboration, and innovation. I’m pleased to share several updates that reflect the vibrant work happening across our organization.
AIME-Con: Over 200 Proposals Submitted!
The excitement surrounding AIME-Con continues to grow. With more than 200 proposals submitted, our program chairs are energized by the quality and creativity of the submissions. Registration opens in mid-July, so be sure to visit the conference webpage for updates. This promises to be a must-attend event!
NCME Board Meeting: Advancing Our Strategic Mission
The Board of Directors will convene on Friday, July 11, in Philadelphia, with a continued focus on aligning our work with NCME’s strategic mission. These discussions are vital to ensuring our committees and leadership are effectively serving our members, our profession, and the broader educational landscape.
NCME 2026: Gearing Up for Los Angeles
Planning is already underway for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. The call for proposals is now open, and we’re excited to introduce a new submission format this year: Coordinated Poster (E-Board) Sessions. The submission portal will launch later this summer, accompanied by a tutorial and a live demonstration in mid-August designed specifically to support graduate students. Stay tuned to the website for more details.
Celebrating Committee Achievements
We are thrilled to announce a new Mission Fund award approved by the Board. Congratulations to Dr. Edynn Sato and Dr. Vitaliy Shyyan for their impactful project, which exemplifies the Mission Fund’s goals to support work that advances fairness and equity in educational measurement. You can read more about their work and other committee highlights below. We also congratulate the Classroom Assessment Committee on the release of a Special Issue on Classroom Assessment in Educational Assessment. Outstanding work!
BRIDGE Webinar Series: Strengthening Our Professional Community
Our BRIDGE (Boosting Researchers in a Dynamic Governing Environment) webinar series continues to grow, thanks to our partnerships with AEFP, SREE, APPAM, and now AERA. If you missed June’s webinar, Breaking into Education Consulting: Exploring Independent Career Paths, the recording is available on YouTube. The next session is still under development but information and registration details will be shared as soon as they are available. If you have ideas for future sessions, I’d love to hear from you!
Thank you for your continued service, engagement, and dedication to our shared mission. NCME is strong because of its members, and it’s an honor to serve alongside such thoughtful and committed professionals.
Wishing you a wonderful and rejuvenating summer.
Warmly,
Amy Hendrickson
NCME President, 2025