Professional Services DivisionThe Professional Services Division focuses on the development of best practices in testing as well as the advancement and development of NCTA programs and services promoting those practices. This division oversees committees on Test Center Certification, the NCTA Proctoring Network (NPN), CAS Standards implementation and Proctor Certification. Charity Chia, Chair Vacant, Chair Testing Programs and Services CAS Standards The Testing Programs and Services Standard was developed and released in March, 2019 and the self-assessment guide followed in April, 2019. NCTA is committed to providing professional development through webinars and conference presentation to support its membership in understanding how to implement self assessment an to clarify how it accompanies Test Center Certification. Committee Members: Part of NCTA's mission is "the promotion of professionalism and quality in the administration of testing services and programs." By encouraging self-study and adherence to our professional standards, test center certification is designed to assist test centers in improving their testing processes and their service to examinees. Diane Patterson, Chair Charity Chia, Co-Chair and Vice Chair Recertifications Valentina N.T. Burton, Kansas State University Proctor Certification CommitteePart of NCTA's mission is "the promotion of professionalism and quality in the administration of testing services and programs." This committee is designing a process to evaluate and certify proctors who are meeting certain standards. Committee Co-Chairs: |