IMSA November 2022 E-Newsletter

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Section Leadership Blog – New Certs

From IMSA Executive Director Toby Cummings' series of blogs.

We’re quickly approaching the final stages of our first five certification updates, and I would like to share a few details from last week’s Section Leadership Update. We covered a lot of exciting ground and invited psychometrician Christine Depascale from our testing partner Professional Testing Inc. in Orlando, FL to give the group an update on the process from her perspective.

You’re probably thinking …psycho what? I had the same reaction. A psychometrician is an expert in developing exams to measure knowledge, skills and attributes. Christine’s company has been providing assessment, evaluation and certification services for 50 years to businesses, governments, and associations like ours, and I’m confident they are helping us create the highest quality exams possible.

In the meeting, Christine broke down the complicated certification update process into four basic steps:

Exam Analysis and Design – This is when exam developers conduct the Job Task Analysis, interviewing our IMSA members to break down each job into tasks, and then the specific knowledge, skills and tools needed to complete them. Once this process is complete the developers create an exam blueprint, which is used to communicate required test content with exam and curriculum developers, as well as IMSA members.
Question Writing – IMSA subject matter experts (SMEs) work with psychometricians using the exam blueprint to create questions for the exam that are relevant, current, accurate and free of bias.
Exam Form Development – Taking the finished questions, developers then create two versions of the test. Each test form will have 100 questions.
Implementation and Evaluation – This is when we Beta test each exam, review and revise questions as necessary, and develop a standard score for passing the test.

Membership Renewals Will be Hitting Your Inbox Soon!

It's an exciting time to be an IMSA member! To assure you are prepared to meet the challenge of new and ever-changing technologies, we are about to roll out a series of new certifications that will ensure you'll have the right public safety skills for 2023 and beyond.

It's the biggest IMSA update in decades and if you're interested in becoming more relevant, learning new skills and advancing your career, you'll want to be a part of it.

Plus, membership means you have access to course discounts, industry-specific communications, leadership development opportunities and much more. Your renewal notice will be arriving any day now. Renew early to ensure you don’t miss a beat. Questions? Email membership@imsasafety.org

Traffic Signal Technical Sessions Available Soon

The 2021 and 2022 IMSA Traffic Signal Technical Sessions will be available for registration beginning Nov. 7. The technical sessions offer Continuing Education Credit hours that can be used toward your Traffic Signal Certification Renewal. Sessions will be available until Dec. 31, 2022.

To access the registration, visit IMSASafety.org and click on IMSA Certification. Questions? Contact Donna Montes.

IMSA Opportunities

Subject Matter Expert Looking for Exposure?

To establish your company as a subject matter expert or to promote specific products to the public safety industry, please contact Heather McMillen or call 352-900-3011.

Job Opportunities

IMSA's job board helps find your next position by displaying industry specific job openings. Or, if you are an employer with an open position, let our broad scope of industry professionals know you are hiring.

IMSA Webinar Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor of an IMSA Monthly webinar and have the opportunity to connect with our members, certificate holders and industry collaborators. We are looking for sessions that would meet our CEC requirements. Contact Heather McMillen to learn more.

IMSA Volunteer Opportunities

Help drive IMSA’s mission and vision. As an IMSA volunteer, you will help shape the organization’s future, create personal and professional connections, and become a leader in the public safety field.

Each IMSA Section has their own leadership team as well as the International Committees and Representatives. Please email Laura Jeffcoat Sosa at ljsosa@imsasafety.org and indicate if you are interested in serving on the Section or International level. Click here for more information about how to get involved https://www.imsasafety.org/membership-volunteer/

IMSA Journal

Call for Content - November/December Issue

Make an impact in today's industry with your voice. Each issue of the IMSA Journal features articles submitted by IMSA members or Public Safety professionals. Contributed articles provide readers with industry updates and information regarding each issue's editorial theme. The upcoming November/December editorial theme is Signs & Markings. If you are interested in submitting content for consideration, contact Maureen Taylor.

Members, Share your Story with Us

Each issue of the IMSA Journal you have the unique opportunity to be featured. Our IMSA Member Spotlight offers you the opportunity to highlight your team or submit a story about a time you went above and beyond. Help IMSA celebrate our members by sharing your story today. Contact Maureen Taylor to submit your story today.

2023 Advertising Opportunities

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with The Wyman Company as our new communications partner. They will be supporting our efforts with the IMSA Journal magazine, webinar sponsorships, Thought Leadership e-blasts, IMSA website advertising as well as the IMSA E-newsletter. Contact Heather McMillen at hmcmillen@thewymancompany.com for more info.

Read the IMSA Journal Online

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Prefer not to receive the print version? Opt-out in your profile online or by contacting Maureen Taylor.

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