Professional Development DivisionThe Professional Development Division focuses on developing and expanding the knowledge, skills, and abilities of NCTA members through the annual conference, the e-journal and webinars. Theresa Beebe Novotny, Division Head Annual ConferenceThe annual conference is NCTA’s major professional development activity that provides participants an opportunity to present and discuss issues related to testing. There are multiple subcommittees that assist with organizing and hosting the conference. Journal of the National College Testing Association (JNCTA)The JNCTA is the only professional journal dedicated to the test development and administration issues affecting college testing offices. Steve Saladin, Ph.D., Editor WebinarsWebinars delivers professional development presentations to the members of NCTA. These presentations are archived and available for viewing on demand through the website. NCTA Book StudyBook studies are hosted in the fall and spring each year. Members purchase the book being discussed and over 4-5 weeks meet to discuss the book concepts. These sessions are not recorded or shared. If any member institutional or corporate partners would like to service as the moderator selecting the book and leading the discussion, please contact the professional development division head. |
News Updates
Registration is OPEN for the 2025 NCTA Conference in Buffalo, NY.
July 7-10, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel and Conference Center.
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