The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) is a professional organization for individuals involved in assessment, evaluation, testing, and other aspects of educational measurement. This year NCME is holding its annual conference virtually from May 18 through June 11. NCEO staff members will present several sessions:

On a Study of Group Invariance. Ernest Davenport, David Johnson, Yi-Chen Wu, Martha Thurlow, Xueqin Qian, Cynthia Matthias, and John LaVelle. (Paper in session titled: Focus on Students with Disabilities.) Wednesday, June 9, 1:00-2:00 pm.

Identifying Constructs of the Transition Planning Process for Students with IEPs. David Johnson, Yi-Chen Wu, Ernest Davenport, and Martha Thurlow. (Paper in session titled: Focus on Students with Disabilities.) Wednesday, June 9, 1:00-2:00 pm.

Peer Review: Policy and Practices in Assessments for Special Populations. Martha Thurlow, (Paper in session titled: Fostering Assessment Quality: Learning from Federal “Peer Review” Criteria, Process, and Impact.) Wednesday, June 9, 2:15-3:45 pm.