Deadline: January 15, 2027
The New Jersey Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NJACTE) is pleased to present its 9th annual Day of Assessment Conference. The Day of Assessment is an opportunity for higher education faculty, staff, and administrators to come together and learn from each other on various aspects of assessment and accreditation in educator preparation.
This year’s theme is “Assessment as a Catalyst for Excellence,” and the conference will take place virtually on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
We invite proposals that highlight effective or innovative practices, research, and practical applications to support educator preparation programs. Possible topics include:
- Case studies to measure the impact of educator provider programs on P-12 student learning
- Assessment in advanced educator preparation programs (e.g., educational leadership, special education, reading specialist)
- Best practices in collecting and using stakeholder feedback
- Ensuring data quality (reliability, validity)
- Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for assessment and data analysis/presentation
- Hosting a successful accreditation site visit (in-person or virtual)
- Other topics related to assessment and/or accreditation of educator preparation programs
Our conference is designed to encourage collaboration, discussion, and the exchange of ideas among educator preparation programs. We welcome proposals that can fit in the following formats:
- Concurrent Presentation (40-45 minutes): Approximately 20 minutes for presentation and 20-25 minutes for audience discussion and interaction.
- Workshop (45 minutes): An interactive, skill-building session with active participant engagement.
- Panel Discussion (45 minutes): Multiple presenters sharing perspectives on a topic, with time for audience questions. Individual speaking times will be determined based on the number of panelists.
- Lightning Talk (5-8 minutes): A brief presentation as part of a themed session featuring multiple speakers, followed by a short Q&A.
In the proposal form, please indicate all formats you would consider for your session. The conference committee will work with accepted presenters on finalizing the program and session formats.
Deadline: Proposals are due by January 15, 2027. All proposals will be peer reviewed. Notification of decisions will be sent by mid-February.
Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:
* Session supports an educative approach to best practices in assessment.
* Session aligns with the conference theme.
* Session encourages thoughtful dialogue, action, or reflection.
* Session contains ideas that are thoughtful and well-supported by evidence, experience, or theory.
* Session proposal is well-written, clear, and complete.