Student Test Gurus to Huddle in Virginia This March
Published Date: 2/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Assessment Governing Board is holding in-person committee and quarterly meetings starting March 6, 2025, in Alexandria, VA. These meetings are open for public attendance and comments, with registration opening five business days before each meeting. This affects educators, parents, and anyone interested in shaping national student assessments, with no new costs or fees announced.
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Public in‑person meeting on March 6
The National Assessment Governing Board will hold in-person committee and quarterly meetings on March 6, 2025, in Alexandria, VA (Hotel AKA Alexandria, 625 First Street). The Governing Board will post a registration link on www.nagb.gov no later than five (5) business days before the meeting; no new costs or fees are announced.
Some sessions closed to public
Several meeting segments will be closed to the public: Assessment Development Committee from 11:20 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. (ET) on March 6, 2025; COSDAM from 11:20 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. (ET) on March 6, 2025; and the Governing Board plenary from 8:35 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. (ET) on March 6, 2025, for briefs on NAEP budget/contracts and finalist selection. The notice states these closures protect secure assessment data, procurement integrity, and personal privacy under applicable exemptions.
Written comment deadline Feb 26, 2025
If you want to submit written comments for the March 6, 2025 meeting, send them to the Designated Federal Officer by email or hard copy and submit them no later than close of business on February 26, 2025; comments should reference the relevant agenda item.
Request accommodations by Feb 26, 2025
The meeting site is accessible, and individuals needing auxiliary aids or services (e.g., interpreting, assistive listening, alternate format materials) must notify the Designated Federal Officer by close of business on February 26, 2025 to receive accommodations for the March 6, 2025 meeting.
Materials posted and transcripts available
Standing committee agendas and meeting materials will be posted on www.nagb.gov no later than five (5) business days before meetings; official verbatim transcripts of open sessions will be available for public inspection no later than 30 calendar days after each meeting, and records may be inspected by appointment at 800 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 825, Washington, DC.
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