Spring 2017 State Assessments Presented by Cindy Blair & Rob Forti

Read the Manuals This training does not replace your responsibility to read and follow all manuals My Training Does not Take the Place of Cindy’s training which does not replace your responsibility to read and follow all manuals

Test Dates STAAR March May Elementary Middle March 28 Writing 4th Math 5th Writing 7th Math 8th March 29 Reading 5th Reading 8th March 30 Make-Up May Elementary Middle May 8 Math 3rd & 4th Math 5th (re-testers) Math 6th & 7th Math 8th (re-testers) May 9 Reading 3rd & 4th Reading 5th (re-testers) Reading 6th & 7th Reading 8th (re-testers) May 10 Science 5th Science 8th May 11 Make-Up Social Studies 8th May 12

Test Dates EOC March Subject March 28 English I March 29 English I Make-Ups March 30 English II March 31 Make-Ups If a conflict exist between the English I EOC and 8th grade math, students take the EOC and makeup the math test on the 29th. May Subject May 1 US History May 2 Biology May 3 Algebra I May 4 Make-Ups If a conflict exist between an EOC and AP, student(s) will take the EOC first and take the AP during AP’s late window.

Paper-Pencil Test Versions STAAR The first consideration for ALL students with and without accommodation includes assessments at grades 3–8 of mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies STAAR Spanish Any student in grades 3-5 for whom the Spanish version of STAAR appropriately measures their academic progress LPAC decision No linguistic accommodations Not available for students whose parent denies program services Spanish Version STAAR EOC Assessments are available for Algebra I, Algebra II, English I, English II, English III, biology, and U.S. history. EOC Version Paper-Pencil Test Versions

Online Only Test Versions STAAR Online with or without embedded accommodations All students with or without accommodations Online assessment with embedded accommodations & accessibility tools for students that are eligible for Content Support, Language and Vocabulary Supports and/or Text to Speech (Oral) Online Only Test Versions

Each student is allowed four hours (5 hours for English I and II) to complete the test (unless they have extended time) A clock or timer should be used to monitor test time Time starts after the test administrator has read all of the directions and tells students: “…you may begin” or “You may now put on your headphones” Test administrators must communicate orally or in writing the amount of time left to test (one hour intervals then smaller increments) Students with extended time as an accommodation must start testing as soon as possible START and STOP times MUST be recorded on the seating chart for each student and for the class as a whole Late students must test if there is enough time left in the school day Time Limits

Breaks included in the time limit (not allowed to stop the time clock) Water breaks Restroom breaks Snack breaks Short physical or mental breaks Breaks NOT included in the time limit (required to stop and restart the time clock; STOP & RESTART times must be recorded on the seating chart) Meals Emergency situations that significantly interrupt testing Consolidation Medical breaks Breaks

Time Reporting Time-to-Test Information Gr. 3 - 5 A and/or B Mark “O” if a student takes more than 2 hours to complete their test(s) For each subject tested Gr. 6 - 8 A and/or B Mark “O” if a student takes more than 3 hours to complete their test(s) For each subject tested Time-to-Test Information STAAR tests for grades 3–5 are designed to be completed within two hours (6 - 8 = 3 hours). For any student who does not complete a test within two hours (primary administrations only), indicate this by marking “0” in column A of the AGENCY USE field on the answer document. (For multiple-subject answer documents, use column A if the student needs more than two hours on the mathematics test and column B if the student needs more than two hours on the reading test.) Time Reporting

Principal Responsibilities Oversee training and the implementation of test administration processes as stated in the manuals Attend trainings and sign oath Ensure security and confidentiality of the tests and materials Monitors the test administrators Report any suspected violations to the DTC Approve campus logistics and ensure the proper testing environment: Testing rooms are quiet, well ventilated and comfortable. A “Testing- Do Not Disturb” is posted outside each room Bulletin boards and instructional displays are covered or removed from any location students may pass while testing All desks used for testing are clear of books and other material not required for the test

CTC Responsibilities Be the contact person for all test-related communications at your campus Plan, train and facilitate state test administrations Read and become familiar with all appropriate manuals Ensure the security of test materials Supervise and actively monitor testing Report ant testing irregularities and violations immediately to the DTC Supervise the verification of precoded information by campus personnel Account for all test material and for the accurate completion of all answer documents

Attend test coordinator trainings and train campus test administrators Receive, manage and secure testing materials Prepare answer documents for testing, this includes checking that the student’s data is current Coordinate all campus testing logistics Establish and monitor testing procedures to ensure test security Verify appropriate score codes, test taken information codes, testing accommodations codes, and all other coding is correct on answer documents Prepare and return all testing materials to the testing office • Manage TOMS (the ETS management system) for online testing • Prepare statements for incidents as necessary CTC Responsibilities

Test Administrator Responsibilities Read the Test Administrator Manual prior to any test administrations Attend training conducted by your campus test coordinator Receive secure testing materials from your campus test coordinator Observe all rules regarding test security and confidential integrity of the state testing system Prepare the testing environment (cover instructional displays) Administer the tests in strict compliance with the directions in the Test Administrator Manual Supervise and actively monitor students during testing Test Administrator Responsibilities

Test Administrator Responsibilities Do not provide any unauthorized assistance to students during testing Do not view the test, discuss the test, or score a student test either before, during, or after testing Ensure students have marked answers on the answer document Complete answer documents in accordance with the manual (mark score code, test version, accommodations, etc.) Return all testing materials to the campus test coordinator (CTC) immediately after students finish testing Accurately and completely fill out all required documentation for testing Assist the CTC for on-line administrations as needed Report testing irregularities and security violations immediately to the CTC Prepare statements for submission to CTC if involved in a testing irregularity or test security violation Test Administrator Responsibilities

Campus Procedures Include things such as: Check Out/In Process Logistics Duty Schedules Cell Phone Policy Testing Environment (covering instructional material) Time limits BIC, Lunch, Recess, Specials What students do after testing Procedures for late students Calculator procedures Dictionary procedures Campus Procedures

Test Administrators MUST read the Guide to the Test Administration Directions starting on page 41 Test Administrators must read word for word all directions in bold following the word “SAY” Be aware of the different sets of directions for the various types of administrations (STAAR, Spanish, Online). Be aware of the different callout boxes for specific subjects Reading Directions

What a TA can say during the assessment “Remember that you must record your responses on the answer document.” “Be sure to erase any stray marks that you might have accidentally made on your answer document.” “I can’t answer that for you; just do the best you can.” What a TA can say during the assessment

It is allowable to read all text on the prompt page Any student can request to have the writing prompt read or signed to them It is allowable to read the entire prompt or any part of the prompt as many times as necessary It is allowable to read all text on the prompt page The Writing Prompt

Accessibility Features Are test procedures and materials, they are NOT accommodations. They may be provided to all students. It is not necessary to indicate the use of these on a student answer document. It is also not necessary to list on an EOE form. See DCCM page O-12 or TA manual page 13 for a complete list Do not confuse Accessibility Features with Designated Supports

Refer to the 2017 State Assessment Reference Guide for allowable accommodations and eligibility Accommodations for all students must be assigned by an authorized committee (RtI, LPAC, ARDC, or 504) Accommodations

FULL and PARTIAL oral cannot be grouped in the same testing room TAs will have a stand alone manual for administering an OA and will require additional training FULL and PARTIAL oral cannot be grouped in the same testing room FULL ORAL all questions and answer choices A student’s IEP/IAP may have assigned the option to “change” level of support during the test Students who are able to “change” level of support based on documentation in IEP/IAP can go back and forth Test administrator receives a test booklet to read from PARTIAL ORAL Questions, answer choices, words or phrases Students cannot change from “PARTIAL” to “ALL” Test administrator reads over the student’s shoulder upon the student’s request Oral Administration

Oral Administration TA Manual Test administrators assigned to an oral/signed administration of STAAR (partial, full or writing prompt) are required to be trained in the appropriate procedures. Can be found and downloaded from http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/manuals/ Oral Administration TA Manual

Introduction This manual specifically addresses the administration of assessments to students who meet the eligibility requirements for an oral/signed administration. Additionally, information in this manual also applies to the following administrations. STAAR with Embedded Supports The test administrator may provide reading support to a student receiving a paper administration. The test administrator may provide a signed administration of the entire test for deaf and hard-of-hearing students who cannot access the text-to-speech function. The test administrator may read required reference materials and allowable accommodations for all students.

Use the Same Test Form (01) When orally administering all test questions and answer choices throughout a paper assessment where there is more than one test form available, the test administrator must have a test booklet with the same form number as the students. Campus coordinators are responsible for distributing test booklets with the same form number. For STAAR and STAAR Spanish, form 01 is the overage in all shipments. This should be the form that is used for oral administration groupings. For paper versions of STAAR with Embedded Supports, there is only one form. Therefore, the test administrator and the students should automatically have the same form.

Same Test Form Is Used When orally administering parts of test questions or answer choices at a student’s request on a paper assessment for administrations where there are more than one test form available, it is acceptable to read over the student’s shoulder. However, if the test administrator reads out of a separate test booklet, the test administrator MUST have a test booklet with the same form number as the student. When orally administering a braille assessment, the test administrator should use the regular-print test booklet that is included with the shipment of braille materials. Test administrators must also refer to the specific braille instructions provided in the braille materials.

Test Security All security measures outlined in the STAAR Test Administrator manuals must be followed. This will be covered in STAAR Test Administrator training. Any type of oral administration in which the test administrator has to view a secure state assessment requires that the test administrator sign the oath and the bottom section of the oath for test administrators who are authorized to view secure state assessments. Responding to test questions, making notes about test questions, and discussing the content of the assessment at any time are prohibited. In addition, test administrators may not write notes or calculations in a test booklet. Test administrators must not rephrase, clarify, or interpret any test content. Unauthorized verbal and nonverbal assistance may not be provided to students.

Grouping Students for a Test Administration, page 3 An assessment may be orally administered to a small group provided that every student in the small group is eligible for an oral administration. Test administrators must be made aware of the reading needs of the student as well as any requirements that are documented in the student’s paperwork. This includes, if applicable to the oral administration, understanding the level of the student’s reading support and whether that level of reading support can change during testing, based on the documentation in the student’s paperwork. When reading aloud test content, the test administrator may wait to read aloud the next question and answer choices until all students are ready. Test administrators may also walk around the room and quietly read aloud the questions and answer choices to students at their own pace. A student who receives an oral administration may complete the assessment in a separate setting to eliminate distractions to other students and to ensure confidentiality of the test.

What may be read aloud during an Oral Administration? Depending on the content area, test administrators may read aloud all or only certain parts of a state assessment. Mathematics, science, and social studies: The entire mathematics, science, and social studies assessments may be read aloud to a student. Reading: For reading assessments (including the reading section of English I, English II, and English III), only the questions and answer choices may be read aloud. The reading selections may NEVER be read aloud to a student. Writing: No part of the revising or editing section of a writing assessment (including the writing section of English I, English II, and English III) may be read aloud unless otherwise specified by T E A. However, reading aloud the expository or persuasive writing prompt is an allowable test administration procedure for any student who requests this assistance. For paper – reference materials only may be read to the student.

What may be read aloud during an Oral Administration? Test administrators may read aloud reference materials. Required reference materials may be read aloud to students eligible for an oral administration. This includes the dictionary during grades 6–8 and EOC reading and writing assessments, as well as the state-supplied mathematics and science reference materials. Allowable accommodations may be read aloud to students eligible for an oral administration. This includes a dictionary at grades 3–5 or a supplemental aid.

What constitutes a test question It is important to understand what constitutes a test question. A test administrator must understand that any part of the test question may be read aloud. This applies to words in the questions and the answer choices, including words in graphics (e.g., table, graph, grid, diagram, map, photograph, cartoon, or picture) and boxed text pulled directly from a selection.

Test Administration Procedures If a student needs all of the test questions read aloud, the test questions must be read aloud in the order they are presented. For reading assessments, the student must independently read the selection first, and then the test administrator may read aloud each test question in the order presented. If a student is working through the assessment independently, requesting only certain words, phrases, or sentences to be read at various times, the test administrator will read aloud what the student requests when he or she requests it. No particular order must be followed.

Test Administration Procedures Test administrators may read aloud any word, phrase, or sentence in the test questions and answer choices as many times as needed. At the end of the assessment, the test administrator may go back to reread a question and its answer choices at a student’s request. Test administrators must be familiar with content-specific terms and symbols associated with the subject-area assessment. Test administrators must keep their voice inflection neutral; however, words that are boldfaced, italicized, or printed entirely in capital letters must be emphasized.

Oral Administration (GA) Code on Answer Document If directed to do so by the campus coordinator, the test administrator will code “GA” in the ACCOMM. Field as available on the student’s answer document or in the online system, if applicable.

Guidelines for Reading Aloud Various Types of Test Questions The guidelines and examples in this document reflect content tested on a STAAR assessment from various grade levels and subject areas. Not every type of test question is addressed. Test administrators are allowed to generalize from these guidelines and examples when reading aloud other types of test questions. Additional guidelines for signing test content to a student who is deaf or hard of hearing are provided in the General Instructions for Administering Statewide Assessments to Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing document.

Calculators are required for the following STAAR assessments: grade 8 mathematics, Algebra I, Algebra II, and biology. For the math assessments the ratio is 1 to 1 Graphing Calculator For biology students must have access to a calculator with four-function, scientific, or graphing capability at a 1 to 5 ratio STAAR Online test takers must be provided with a handheld graphing calculator for math and biology with one of the above mentioned calculators All calculators must be “hard” cleared prior to the test and by the test administrator prior to the calculators leaving the testing room Calculators are not permitted for students taking the STAAR grades 3–7 mathematics assessments or the STAAR grades 5 and 8 science assessments unless the student meets the eligibility criteria for an accommodation. Calculator Policy

The following types of dictionaries are allowable: Refer to TEA Dictionary Policy Dictionaries must be available to ALL students taking STAAR reading assessments at grades 6–8 STAAR writing assessments, including revising and editing, at grade 7 STAAR English I and II assessments Ratio 1 to 5 Students in 3rd -5th grade must meet eligibility criteria The following types of dictionaries are allowable: Standard monolingual dictionaries in English or the language most appropriate for the student Dictionary/thesaurus combinations Bilingual dictionaries* ESL dictionaries* Sign language dictionaries *See TEA Dictionary Policy for more information Dictionaries

Answer Documents If a student is NEW to TEXAS, it must be marked Students MUST fill out the test booklet number as per the directions in the manual If a student is NEW to TEXAS, it must be marked Precoded Student Information will appear here

Gridding Score Codes, Test Taken Information, and Accommodations The SCORE CODE field in the FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY section indicates whether a student’s test should be scored. For each content-area assessment, select only one score code. The score codes are as follows: A = Absent O = Other: Student who began testing was unable to complete the test due to illness. Student is in final stages of terminal or degenerative disease. Student is receiving extensive medical treatment due to medical emergency or serious injury. Student’s test is invalidated due to cheating. Student is participating in a different level test in this subject. Student is enrolled in the High School Equivalency Program. Student has taken and met the required score on an assessment that will substitute for a STAAR EOC assessment. P = Student previously achieved satisfactory performance in the subject (SSI retests only). PW = Parent or guardian requested that a student not participate in the third SSI testing opportunity for STAAR. * = Student did not test on the answer document for the subject indicated. S = Test to be scored

Marking Accommodations GA- General Accommodations Extra Time Basic Transcription Individualized Structured Reminders Supplemental Aids Spelling Assistance Dictionary (3-5) Calculation Device Math Manipulatives Amplification/Projection Devices Braille Oral Administration Accommodations are marked if they are assigned to the student, not if the student used them If LEP students are assigned 1. Dictionaries, 2. Oral Admin., 3. Language & Vocabulary, and/or 4. Extra Time in reading or writing, that student will not be eligible for EXIT for this year

Gridding Score Codes for Combination of Paper and Online Gridding Answer Documents for Students in Grades 3–8 Taking a Combination of Paper and Online For students who are testing in both paper and online modes during the same administration, the SCORE CODE field will need to be gridded accordingly. For example, if a student is taking a STAAR reading assessment on paper and a STAAR mathematics assessment online, the asterisk (*) will need to be filled in under the “M” column in the SCORE CODE field on the answer document. Refer to the “Complete Online Administration Process” section of this manual, as well as the test administrator manuals, for completing online score codes

Gridding the TEST TAKEN INFO Test administrators or other campus personnel will complete the information by marking whether the student took an English or Spanish version of the test (grades 3–5), if the student tested (or will test) above grade level for a subject, and marking the form number (primary administrations only) in the TEST TAKEN INFO field.

Gridding Above Grade Level Info Complete TEST TAKEN INFO field. Complete the FORM# field for reading. Grid EOC/ABOVE GRADE for mathematics. Complete the “O” SCORE CODE for mathematics because the student did not test at this grade level for this subject (above grade level). Complete the appropriate SCORE CODE for reading. Complete ENROLLED GRADE field. Complete TEST TAKEN INFO field. Complete test form number in boxes. Grid test form number. Complete SCORE CODE field.

Transcribed by C. Blair due to IEP on 3-29-17 Basic Transcription The TA can transfer/transcribe student responses onto the answer document in only the following situations: Student writes/circles responses in test booklet Student points to the responses in test booklet or computer screen Student dictates or signs responses Student writes responses on another work space or types on a word-processor Student uses speech-to-text software to indicate responses Transcribed by C. Blair due to IEP on 3-29-17 Once the transcription is complete, note on the top of the answer document name of the person that transcribed, the reason and the date

Hand Gridding Answer Documents Inaccurate information may cause a delay in reporting a student’s score Leave a space if there is a hyphen, apostrophe or space in a student’s name Bubble in ALL information DO NOT leave program or demographic information bubbles blank. This is the only place the student’s campus is indicated on a hand gridded answer document

Hand Gridding Answer Documents Ethnicity 1 = Hispanic/Latino 2 = Not Hispanic/Latino Race I- American Indian/ Alaska Native A- Asian B- Black/African American P- Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander W- White ED- Economically Disadvantaged TIA- Title I MS- Migrant Student L- Limited English Proficient - C- Current LEP including denials - M1- First Year Monitor (F in PEIMS) - M2- Second Year Monitor (S in PEIMS) B- Student is enrolled in Bilingual Program ESL- Student is enrolled in ESL Program SE- Special Education GT- Gifted & Talented AR- At Risk CT- Career & Technical Education - 1- enrolled in a CTE course as an elective - 2- participates in CTE coherent sequence - 3- participates in district tech program 1 = Yes 0 = No FILL THIS INFO OUT!!!!! For complete code information see Appendix A in DCCM

Online tests are accessed from the secure browser which will appear as an icon on the desktop Students will use the Student Test Tickets to log in Student Test Tickets are secure documents, must be checked out on a material control form and shredded after testing is over Each student will need headphones for Text-to-Speech Students must still adhere to the four or five hour time limit (unless they have the Extra Time assigned to them as an accommodations) TAs will assist students in submitting and ending their online test Online Test Reminders

STAAR Online Reminders Students independently control the text to speech feature TAs can re-read directions for STAAR Online at any time TAs can read aloud information in the Help Tool for students who request it but most of these have a TTS option (Refer to the manual first) Students may receive other Designated Support or allowable materials Reference Material for math and science tests are embedded, however, they can be downloaded and printed for students who need a paper copy - see ETS Resources STAAR Online Reminders

STAAR Online Reminders

Preparing Answer Documents for Return Verify that you have an answer document for all of your students Make sure all answer documents are accounted for (including unused answer documents). Unused answer documents will be packed with test booklets. Make sure the correct score code is marked on each answer document and test booklet number has been indicated Verify that student information, test taken information, “New to Texas” indicator, time and accommodations coding on answer documents is accurate Preparing Answer Documents for Return

Preparing Non Scoreable Materials Before scanning test booklets to boxes, verify that no answer documents or scratch paper have inadvertently been left in test booklets Scan booklets into Test Hound When using a new box, remember to change the box number in Test Hound Your inventory will be highlighted in green once all test booklets have been accounted for Label your boxes on the side (box 1 of 6, 2 of 6, 3 of 6, etc.) Unused answer documents & unused ID sheets will be packed with test booklets Preparing Non Scoreable Materials

Security Training Modules Web-based Texas Test Administrator Online Training Modules www.TexasAssessment.com/TAonlinetraining All three modules must be completed by certified campus personnel if they: - took an incident in the 2015-16 SY - are directed by the campus Principal

It’s the law! Procedures for maintaining the security and confidentiality of assessments are specified in the Test Security Supplement, the District and Campus Coordinator Manual, and in the appropriate test administration materials.

PRINCIPAL’S RESPONSIBILITIES Receive annual training in test security & administration procedures Ensure that test security is maintained Oversee the implementation of the test administration process as stated in the District and Campus Coordinator Manual (DCCM), test administrator manuals and Security Supplement Establish in conjunction with the CTC, test administration processes specific to the campus Oversee the training of campus personnel in cooperation with the CTC Report any suspected violation of test security to the DTC DCCM S-17

The following govern test security General Security Information The following govern test security Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 39, Subchapter B Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 19 Subchapter 101, Assessment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) Texas Penal Code 37.10 - Tampering

Penalties for Prohibited Conduct Placement of restrictions on the issuance, renewal, or holding of a Texas educator certificate, either indefinitely or for a set term Issuance of an inscribed or non-inscribed reprimand Suspension of a Texas educator certificate for a set term; or Revocation or cancellation of a Texas educator certificate without opportunity for reapplication for a set term or permanently Release or disclosure of confidential test content is a Class C misdemeanor and could result in criminal prosecution under TEC ξ39.0303, Section 552.352 of the Texas Government Code, and Section 37.10 of the Texas Penal Code. SBEC may take any of the above action if a educator fails to cooperate with TEA in an investigation

What is NOT active monitoring? Monitoring during test administrations is the responsibility of the test administrator, the campus test coordinator and administrators. What is NOT active monitoring? Anything that takes the test administrator’s attention away from the students during testing. Examples include: Working on the computer, using cell phones, or checking email Reading a book, magazine, or newspaper Grading papers or working on lesson plans Leaving the room without a trained substitute test administrator in the room Leaving students unattended during meals or breaks

Secure Information Content of the test is secure and confidentiality must be maintained All student data in the STAAR system or entered into the system is confidential Passwords and user IDs are secure and should be kept confidential. DO NOT SHARE! Student scoring documents are secure materials All reference materials and/or supplemental aides must be collected and returned to the CTC after the completion of the test. Shred any material written on that is not required to be returned to the vendor

BEFORE Testing Emphasize the importance of reading all manuals and attending training Account for all test material daily Designate an area with limited access to store testing materials Verify the accuracy of student information Verify testing requirements for students Verify each student’s testing needs and accommodations

DURING Testing Ensure each student receives the correct assessment(s) and accommodation(s) Emphasize and verify active monitoring (test monitoring logs) Ensure only trained test administrators are allowed access to secure materials Ensure all testing personnel understand that they may NOT: - provide unauthorized assistance - view the tests without authorization - discuss confidential student information - check for strategies

AFTER Testing No unauthorized viewing (other than the assigned TA) No falsifying scoring of student responses No discussion of confidential student information Account for all test materials daily Ensure an answer document has been submitted and coded correctly for all students that tested for each subject (verify codes for online testers) Ensure that all materials have been returned to the CTC per the MCF Ensure that the seating chart has been completed with all information

Testing Irregularities Incidents resulting in a deviation from documented testing procedures are defined as testing irregularities The following are viewed as a “procedural” irregularity - improper accounting of secure materials - eligibility error - monitoring error - accommodation error - test procedural error

Testing Irregularities Serious Examples Directly or indirectly assisting students with responses to test questions Tampering with student responses Viewing secure content unless specifically authorized Discussing or disclosing secure test content or student responses Formally or informally scoring student tests Duplicating or recording test content Fraudulently exempting or preventing a student from participating in the administration of a required state assessment Encouraging or assisting an individual to engage in the conduct described above Failing to report to an appropriate authority any of the above DCCM O-19 to O-28

Top Ten Testing Irregularities Students who were required to test were not tested A student was not provided an accommodation or a test version that they were assigned A student was given the wrong answer document Secure material (including secure test administration manuals) were left unattended Students were left unattended in the testing environment Student was allowed to leave testing environment without filling in bubbles on an answer document Failure to report a suspected violation A paraprofessional was allowed to relieve a test administrator A student worked on the previous day’s test and changed answers Directly or indirectly assisting students with responses to test questions

Reporting Irregularities Remain calm and contact the CTC CTCs will obtain the facts, secure any evidence and determine the necessary steps after contacting the DTC CTCs will review statements and submit to the DTC by the end of the day the incident occurred Statements must be typed, dated, role during testing and include your printed and signed name Do not discuss with anyone until cleared by the CTC

Reporting & Documentation If You become aware of any irregularities, the CTC must contact the DTC immediately with the who, when, where, what and why. If the irregularity is deemed an incident the following is required: Incident report including a plan of action (local form and district plan of action) Signed statement(s) from individual(s) involved (typed, printed and signed name, role during testing, and dated) Statements will not include names or IDs of students The local disciplinary referral form used to report disciplinary actions taken against students for cheating, cell phone issues or disruptions

Security Oaths TEA requires that everyone be trained and sign a security oath before handling secure testing materials or participating in the administration of a state test The ability to view a test booklet for STAAR and an Oral Accommodation requires TAs to complete the bottom statements of the oath prior to testing.

Security Oaths Test Administrator- signed after training and prior to administrating the test Non-Certified personnel oaths- signed by all campus Non-certified personnel

Initial and sign in box prior to testing as required Security Oaths Initial each line Sign and clearly print name Initial and sign in box prior to testing as required

Confidential Student Results All campuses must have a plan on how they will provide the CSRs to the parents after the school year is over and in accordance with the date assigned by TEA It is the responsibility of the campus to ensure that a copy of the CSR or the label has been placed into the student’s permanent record prior to the summer transfer date or the beginning of the next school year New this year, only one copy of the CSR for students in grade 3 – 8 will be provide by TEA. Campuses will get labels and electronic copies. The one copy from TEA is for the parents. The new CSRs are four pages each. No CSRs will be provided from the March grades 5 and 8 administration

Contact the CTC