Albuquerque Public Schools - I&A Elementary/Middle School Test Security Test Security Training 2014-2015

Albuquerque Public Schools - I&A Training Objectives Be familiar with New Mexico Statewide Assessment Programs Understand test security and training requirements Know the basic processes and procedures of test administration Test Security Training 2014-2015

Required Training For school principals, test coordinators, test examiners (teachers), and proctors (EAs) Training is required for all school personnel Assessments include: SBA Science: (Grades 4 & 7) NMAPA/NCSC: (Grades 3 - 8) ACCESS: (K-8) EOCs District Assessments PARCC: (Grades 3 - 8) Sign-in, with a printed name, signature, and date on the Non-Disclosure Forms Test Security Training 2014-2015

Required Training He/she knows how to administer the test A signature on the Non-Disclosure is the teacher’s consent that He/she knows how to administer the test He/she knows what is required to administer the test He/she will comply with the rules of test administration Test Security Training 2014-2015

Albuquerque Public Schools - I&A Required Training Two trainings a year required by NMPED Test Security (fall) and Test Administration (spring) Deadlines for Non-Disclosures: Friday, October 24, 2014 The test security training verification the original has to go to Claudine Sanchez (400 – East) and copy must be kept at the school. Test Security Training 2014-2015

Testing Windows Elementary Schools DIBELS – Alternative Schools July 23 – Aug. 19, 2014 Jan. 5 – 23, 2015 Apr. 27 – May 15, 2015 DIBELS – Traditional Schools Aug. 13 – Sep. 10, 2014 ACCESS Jan. 12 – Feb. 27, 2015 SBA Science Mar. 24 – Mar. 27, 2015 NMAPA TBD NCSC (Selected Schools) EOC May 11 May 22, 2015 PARCC PBA – Mar. 2 – Mar. 27, 2015 EOY – Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015 NAEP (Selected Schools) Jan. 26 – Mar. 13, 2015 Test Security Training 2014-2015

Testing Windows Middle Schools ACCESS Jan. 12 – Feb. 27, 2015 SBA Science Mar. 24 – Mar. 27, 2015 NMAPA TBD NCSC (Selected Schools) EOC May 11 May 22, 2015 PARCC PBA – Mar. 2 – Mar. 27, 2015 EOY – Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015 NAEP (Selected Schools) Jan. 26 – Mar. 13, 2015 Test Security Training 2014-2015

Albuquerque Public Schools - I&A NMAPA/NCSC Trainings This training is for the people who administer the NMAPA/NCSC Required for Test Administrators and second raters Training for NMAPA/NCSC TBD Test Security Training 2014-2015

SBA SBA Science Spring 2015 3 Sessions Same core design to include field test items 4 Forms English/2 Forms Spanish Available as computer-based or paper/pencil test Test Security Training 2014-2015

4 Principles of Test Security 1. Protect the Student Give students an equitable chance 2. Protect the Staff Must be professional (phone for communication with front office only); follow all rules 3. Protect yourself Ultimately responsible; STC and principal 4. Protect the test Pictures; social media Test Security Training 2014-2015

TEST SECURITY Upon receiving materials, immediately conduct a box count Report any discrepancy to Instructional Accountability via phone and follow up with an email for documentation Tests must be stored in a locked, secure area with limited access at all times Test Security Training 2014-2015

TEST SECURITY Teachers must sign to receive test booklets Tests must be assigned to students and the record must be given to Instructional Accountability, as well as a copy kept by the Test Rep Please write the full name on the test booklet and the answer document Test Security Training 2014-2015

TEST SECURITY All specified materials must be returned to Instructional Accountability at or before the deadline No one can review secure tests without prior approval and without signing the Non-Disclosure Agreement Test Security Training 2014-2015

Test Preparation (STC) Provide training for all school personnel involved in test administration Ensure sufficient supply of test materials is available Provide TAs/Proctors list of accommodations Test Security Training 2014-2015

Test Preparation Thoroughly read, review, and discuss the Test Examiner’s Manuals before administering the test Clarify staff questions DFAs will be available online before testing Materials will be delivered to schools one week prior to the test Arrange for make up tests Test Security Training 2014-2015

Who can administer the test? Only trained, certified staff are permitted to administer tests: Licensed school instructors and administrators Teachers on waivers or intern licenses Long-term substitutes with a valid teaching license Coaches and contractors with a valid teaching license Licensed counselors and related service providers Test Security Training 2014-2015

Who can proctor the test? Any staff or community member who has been trained in proper test administration and test security may serve as a proctor. Parents cannot proctor in their own child’s classroom. Proctors can assist, but may not act as test administrators. All proctors must sign a non-disclosure form. Test Security Training 2014-2015

Test Administration Do’s Do follow all directions for a standardized administration. Do proctor actively and be attentive. Do remove instructional materials (e.g., multiplication tables) from test settings during testing. Do have test monitors in the halls to assist with emergencies or to obtain additional test materials. Test Security Training 2014-2015

More Test Administration Do’s Do return test materials each day to the testing coordinator for secure overnight storage. Do keep records on unique situations that keep students from being tested. Do report suspected testing irregularities immediately to the test rep, the principal and Assessment (Dorothy Muna). Don’t investigate the irregularity yourself. Test Security Training 2014-2015

More Test Administration Do’s Do post conspicuous signs near copy machines warning that tests cannot be copied. Do arrange for make-up tests for all students who are absent. Do return tests for shipping to Testing Services Warehouse immediately after testing is completed. Test Security Training 2014-2015

Test Preparation Don’ts Don’t use old tests as test preparation materials. (Published sample questions are ok to review with students.) Don’t photocopy or reproduce test items. Don’t use or make copies of any copyrighted test preparation materials. Don’t use any actual test items as preparation materials (changing the setting or numbers, paraphrasing the item, or rewording the item). Test Security Training 2014-2015

Test Administration Don’ts Don’t discuss items on a test with other teachers. Don’t use items from the test to teach concepts to students. Don’t let students leave the room and return to continue on the same subtest. Test Security Training 2014-2015

More Test Administration Don’ts Don’t give students breaks or allow them to talk in the midst of a subtest. Don’t let students take cell phones out during test administration. Don’t leave tests unattended in an unlocked room. Don’t test students on different subtests at the same time. Test Security Training 2014-2015

More Test Administration Don’ts Don’t leave students alone in the room when they are testing. Don’t help or coach students with test answers. Don’t suggest that students rethink an answer or provide hints. Don’t change a student’s answer or direct a student to change an answer. Test Security Training 2014-2015

More Test Administration Don’ts Don’t permit students to use any unauthorized materials during the test administration. Don’t take test booklets or answer documents off campus. Don’t permit students to leave the room with testing materials for any reason. * According to state regulation a teacher’s license can be either suspended or revoked for a testing irregularity. Test Security Training 2014-2015

Allowable Accommodations Allowable accommodations are identified in the Student Assessment Accommodation Manual for use during the administration of the SBA Science/PARCC (PED is updating the accommodations manual for the SBA) The Third Edition of the Accommodation manual for PARCC will be out this fall Accommodation and participation decisions will be made and documented by each student’s educational team Use assessment accommodation(s) in daily instruction prior to the SBA/PARCC administration Make sure accommodations for one student do not interfere with other students Test Administrators bubble in accommodations actually used during testing after testing is completed on paper testing or checked off on online assessments for the SBA All PARCC accommodations must be identified before testing Test Security Training 2014-2015

PARCC Info Practice Test Site: Accommodation Manual: http://practice.parcc.testnav.com Accommodation Manual: http://parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCAccessibilityFeaturesandAccommodationsManualNovember2013.pdf Tip Sheets for Equation Editor: http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/resources/GR3-5_EE_Tips_v0.1.pdf http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/resources/GR6-8_EE_Tips_v0.1.pdf Test Security Training 2014-2015

Thank You for your help! Questions? Call Instructional Accountability (872-6870) Rose-Ann McKernan (872-6815) mckernan@aps.edu Dorothy Muna (872-6832) muna@aps.edu Claudine Sanchez (872-6812) sanchez_cl@aps.edu Testing Services (848-8751) Ann Lesley: lesley@aps.edu Test Security Training 2014-2015