ASPPB Calls for Volunteers for Examination and Item Development Committees

Show Your Interest by March 23rd, 2026

The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)® is seeking licensed/registered psychologists from all career stages and who represent work, demographic, and professional diversity to serve on the Item Development Committee (IDC) and the Examination Committee (ExC)for the integrated Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)®.

Psychologists who apply may be practitioners, academics, researchers, and/or consultants who are well-versed in the practice of the profession. We are particularly seeking individuals with knowledge and experience in one or more of the domains to be assessed by the new integrated EPPP. These domains are: (1) Scientific Orientation to Practice, (2) Assessment, (3) Intervention, (4) Consultation and Supervision, (5) Interpersonal Relationships, and (6) Ethical and Professional Practice.

ASPPB is the alliance of state, provincial, and territorial agencies responsible for the licensure and certification of psychologists throughout the United States and Canada.  The EPPP is provided to state and provincial boards/colleges of examiners in psychology to assist them in evaluating the knowledge/skills applicants should have to be licensed or certified. It is considered the state-of-the-art examination for professional licensure in psychology.

Item Development Committee (IDC)

Item Development Committee members are charged with training, collaborating with, and helping recruit item writers in the creation of items for the EPPP.  The committee will be comprised of approximately 11 members who have demonstrated subject-matter expertise in one or more of the content areas measured by the Exam. Competitive candidates appointed to the IDC will be members of the field who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence through their professional accomplishments.

The IDC holds one meeting each year and at least one Item Writer Workshop. Additionally, there will be one Bank Maintenance Meeting every other year in conjunction with the EPPP ExC.  Each meeting typically lasts two days.  To effectively carry out their responsibilities, members must attend each meeting in its entirety. Travel expenses for these meetings will be reimbursed in accordance with ASPPB’s established policies. Committee members will typically serve 4-year terms with the option to renew for a second 4-year term; however, the initial cohort of committee members will have terms lasting between 2 and 4 years to stagger term lengths.

Any questions about the IDC or the responsibilities of Committee members should be addressed to Peter Graf (pgraf@psych.ubc.ca) or Joel Kamper (jkamper.phd@gmail.com).

Exam Committee (ExC)

Exam Committee members are charged with reviewing and finalizing the exam forms for the integrated EPPP prior to their administration.  The committee will comprise approximately 11 members who have demonstrated subject-matter expertise in one or more of the content areas measured by the Exam. Competitive candidates appointed to the ExC will be members of the field who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence through their professional accomplishments.

The ExC holds two meetings each year. Each meeting typically lasts 2.5 days. Additionally, there will be one Bank Maintenance Meeting every other year in conjunction with the EPPP IDC. During the member’s term, they may be invited to attend and observe one Item Writer Workshop to assist in developing items in their area of expertise. To effectively carry out their responsibilities, members must attend each ExC meeting in its entirety. Travel expenses for these meetings will be reimbursed in accordance with ASPPB’s established policies. Committee members will typically serve 4-year terms with the option to renew for a second 4-year term; however, the initial cohort of committee members will have terms lasting between 2 and 4 years to stagger term lengths.

Any questions about the ExC or the responsibilities of Committee members should be addressed to Ian Nicholson (inichols@uwo.ca) or Daniel Tranel (Daniel-tranel@uiowa.edu).

Applications for the IDC and ExC will be reviewed by the ASPPB Committee on Exam Coordination (CEC) and approved by the ASPPB Board of Directors (BOD).  In making recommendations to the ASPPB BOD, the CEC will consider a variety of factors, including subject-matter needs, diversity considerations, geographic representation, and other relevant factors.

Interested candidates should complete the online survey, as well as submit a statement of interest and an up-to-date CV to Emelyn East (eeast@asppb.org) no later than March 23, 2026. Existing or past members of the EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge) and the EPPP (Part 2-Skills) Examination or Item Development Committees, item writers, and other new ASPPB volunteers are welcome to apply.

Sincerely,

Hao Song, PhD
ASPPB Associate Executive Officer of Examination Services, CEC Chair