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Test Coordinator Training Fall 2013

Test Coordinator Training Fall 2013. Test Security. The 4 S’s. Protect : Students Staff Self Standards Based Assessments. Standardization. Equity, access, and validity of results Standardization maintained through ADMINISTRATION TAs read DFA 2 weeks BEFORE testing.

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Test Coordinator Training Fall 2013

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  1. Test Coordinator Training • Fall 2013 Test Security

  2. The 4 S’s Protect: Students Staff Self Standards Based Assessments

  3. Standardization • Equity, access, and validity of results • Standardization maintained through ADMINISTRATION • TAs read DFA 2 weeks BEFORE testing

  4. Standardization • TAs adhere to ALL directions and instructions in DFA • During testing, TAs read scripts from DFA EXACTLY as written

  5. ProhibitedPractices • Photocopying or reproducing test materials • Paraphrasing test questions or directions • Coaching or assisting students with items • before, during, or after the assessment

  6. Prohibited Practices • Leaving test materials unattended in unlocked room • Taking test materials off campus (unless authorized by PED)

  7. Prohibited Practices • Diminishing the significance or importance of the tests • Having a cell phone, smart phone, e-reader, or tablet on person during testing (staff or students) • Stray-mark clean-up is STRICTLY PROHIBITED

  8. Prohibited Practices STRAY MARK CLEAN-UP School staff MAY alter biogrid information ONLY Staff may not erase or change any other marks on the answer document Answer documents with concerns may be returned in the Special Handling Envelope with an explanatory note

  9. Electronic Devices New PED Policy Follow required steps. School/district determines student/staff discipline. Goal: to maintain test security

  10. Electronic Devices Legal Counsel “You are grounded in federal and state case law permitting school searches when (1) there is individualized suspicion that a student is breaking a law or school rule or (2) a safety concern that overrides the individual student’s expectation of privacy. State v. Gage R. 149 N.M. 14, 243 P.3d 453 (Ct. App. 2010). School officials would have individualized suspicion if a student brought a cell phone into the test arena, so long as the school announces clearly that bringing the electronic device into the testing arena constitutes a violation of this policy AND a violation of this policy is grounds for a search of the device.”

  11. Electronic Devices • Legal Counsel - Summary • Search Permitted if: • School has clearly stated • NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING TESTING and • VIOLATION RESULTS IN CONFISCATION AND SEARCH OF DEVICE. • Student is caught with device during testing. • Case Law: • State v. Gage R. 149 N.M. 14, 243 P.3d 453 (Ct. App. 2010).

  12. Forms—Keep for 5 Years All staff and proctors must sign the Staff Confidentiality Agreement Students testing outside the regular schedule (make-ups, special pull-outs) must sign the Student Confidentiality Agreement Principal’s and Superintendent’s Verification Forms

  13. Storage of Test Materials LOCKED storage with limited access Account for all materials DAILY with details check-in and check-out forms Staff should not leave test materials in unattended classrooms

  14. Materials Chain of Custody Count each booklet every time it changes location Sign in/out all materials Check sheets should indicate movement of materials for extended time, make-ups, accommodations, etc. Immediately report missing materials to STC, DTC, and PED

  15. Testing Irregularity • Any circumstance within or beyond the control of a school district that in the opinion of the PED or a school district, raises doubts about the propriety of standardized testing procedures, preparation of materials, standardized test administration, standardized testing security, student scores attained from standardized testing, or teacher or student conduct observed during standardized testing. • (6.10.7.7-A NMAC)

  16. Testing Irregularity If a testing irregularity occurs: TA reports to STC STC reports to DTC DTC and STC conduct internal investigation DTC fills out Testing Irregularities Reporting Form and sends it to the PED

  17. Testing Irregularity • Results of Testing Irregularities: • Implementation of procedures to prevent similar irregularities in future • Possible invalidation of student scores if test is not a valid exhibit of student abilities • Possible reprimand of staff

  18. Testing Irregularity Most common Testing Irregularity: Students continue past current session. TAs MUST CIRCULATE ROOM AND ENSURE THAT STUDENTS DO NOT PROCEED BEYOND CURRENT SESSION.

  19. Session Symbols At top of test booklet pages Session 1: Circles Session 2: Triangles Session 3: Squares

  20. Questions?

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