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Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) 2026 National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA)! Join us June 22–24, 2026, at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, Texas, for an unparalleled gathering of education professionals dedicated to advancing student learning through high-quality assessment and accountability systems. 

Why Attend NCSA 2026? 

This year’s theme, Connecting the Dots: Building Coherent Systems to Support Student Success, reflects a shared commitment to ensure state and local systems of assessment and accountability are working in concert to ultimately improve student outcomes.   

By making intentional connections between balanced assessment programs, accountability, data systems, and teaching and learning, education leaders can realize the promise of these systems to not only measure student achievement and school quality, but to inform instruction, target interventions and supports, and drive evidence-based improvement strategies at the state and local levels. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to: 

  • Engage in collaborative discussions on emerging technologies and innovative practices. 
  • Learn from leading experts and peers in the field of assessment and accountability. 
  • Access valuable resources and actionable strategies to drive continuous improvement in education. 

Don’t miss your chance to join nearly 1,000 professionals for this dynamic and immersive experience! 

Department of Education
Participant

$ 999 February - June 19, 2026
  • On-site Rate (June 20-24) $1,149
Participants include: federal, state, and local Department of Education

Non-Department of Education
Participant

$ 1,199 February - June 19, 2026
  • On-site Rate (June 20-24) $1,349
Participants include: consultants, universities, education associations, nonprofits, test vendors and publishers, and others

What’s Included in Your Registration? 

Your registration fee provides access to: 

  • Access to all keynote and breakout sessions. 
  • Full access to the exhibit hall featuring leading assessment and education organizations. 
  • Opportunities to network with nearly 1,000 education professionals. 
  • Conference materials and resources. 
  • Meals and refreshments provided during the conference. 
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Cancellations & Refunds 

To cancel an NCSA registration and request a refund, a written request must be submitted to the CCSSO Meetings Team. Cancellation requests will not be processed over the phone. 

  • Requests received by 11:59 p.m. EST on May 22, 2026 – Full refunds will be issued, minus a $100 per person processing fee. 
  • Requests received after May 22, 2026 – Refunds will not be issued. After this date, we have committed to our hotel vendors and partners, making refunds unavailable. 

Refund Processing 

All refunds will be issued in the same manner as the original payment: 

  • Credit card refunds: Processed within five business days of receipt. 
  • Check refunds: Processed within 30 business days of receipt. 

CCSSO reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the conference at any time. If the event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, attendees will receive a full refund. However, CCSSO is not responsible for any travel arrangements, fees, or other expenses incurred as a result of the cancellation. If such a change occurs, attendees will be notified via email—please ensure a valid email address is provided at registration. 

Transfers 

A registration transfer allows a paid registrant to be replaced by a colleague from the same organization at no additional charge if requested by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 18, 2026. 

To request a transfer, the original registrant must submit a written request to meetings@ccsso.org, including: 

  • The name, email, and phone number of the new registrant. 
  • A CCSSO staff member will then contact the new registrant for further details. 

Please note: 

  • On-site registration transfers will not be permitted. 
  • Transfers between different organizations are not allowed. 
  • If a paid registrant requests to switch to a prepaid or complimentary registration, a $100 processing fee will be deducted from their refund. 

Canceling or transferring your conference registration does not automatically cancel your hotel or travel reservations. Attendees are responsible for managing and canceling their own hotel and travel bookings. 

Questions? 

For additional information, please contact us at: 

Email: meetings@ccsso.org 

Phone: 202.336.7068 

We look forward to welcoming you to Austin this June for an inspiring and transformative conference!