Albuquerque Public Schools 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 RDA/cb/2013 RDA/cb/2011

Required Training For school principals, test coordinators, test examiners (teachers), and proctors (EAs) Training is required for any school personnel who handle the assessments including office staff. Assessments include SBA: (Grades 3-8 and 10-11) NMAPA: (Grades 3-12) ACCESS: (K-12) EOCs District Assessments Sign-in, with a printed name, signature, and date on the Non-Disclosure Forms RDA/cb/2013

Required Training 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. RDA/cb/2013

Albuquerque Public Schools Required Training Two trainings a year required by NMPED Test Security (fall) and Test Administration (spring) Deadlines for Non-Disclosures: Elementary, Middle Schools & High School: Friday, October 25, 2013 The test security training verification the original has to go to RDA, and copy must be kept at the school. RDA/cb/2013 RDA/cb/2011

Testing Windows Elementary and Middle ACCESS Jan. 13 – Feb. 21, 2014 NMSBA Mar. 3 – Apr. 4, 2014 Flexibility for CBT NMAPA Feb. 24 – April 4, 2014 PARCC Field Test – sampled schools PBA - Mar. 31, - April 18, 2014 EOY – May 5, - May 30, 2014 EOC TBA RDA/cb/2013

Testing Windows High School ACCESS: Jan. 13 – Feb. 21, 2014 NMSBA Mar. 03 – Apr. 4, 2014 Flexibility for CBT NMAPA Sept. 23– Oct. 25, 2013 Feb. 24 – April 4, 2014 EOC October (2014 graduates) January (2014 graduates) April (all students) EOC October (2014 graduates) January (2014 graduates) April (all students) PARCC Field Test PBA - Mar. 31, - April 18, 2014 EOY – May 5, - May 30, 2014 RDA/cb/2013

Albuquerque Public Schools NMAPA Trainings This training is for the people who administer the NMAPA Required for Test Administrators and second raters September 12th and 13th ; Crown Plaza February 2014 Locations to be announced RDA/cb/2013 RDA/cb/2011

What is new 30 to 40 % PARCC bridge items CBT available 11-15 decision District and school based decision Answer documents for all students Text to speech Results before summer break 4 English and 2 Spanish forms RDA/cb/2013

What is new Two surveys for high school New cell phone policy Session Symbols Removed editing task grades 5 and 8 ; 6 MC instead RDA/cb/2013

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 principle 4. Protect the test Pictures; social media RDA/cb/2013

TEST SECURITY Upon receiving materials, immediately conduct a box count Report any discrepancy to RDA 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 RDA/cb/2013

TEST SECURITY Teachers must sign to receive test booklets Tests must be assigned to students and the record must be given to RDA, as well as a copy kept by the Test Rep. Please write the full name on the test booklet and the answer document RDA/cb/2013

TEST SECURITY All specified materials must be returned to RDA at or before the deadline No one can review secure tests without prior approval and without signing the Non-Disclosure Agreement. RDA/cb/2013

Test Preparation (STC) Provide training for all school personnel involved in test administration Ensure sufficient supply of test materials is available Pencils will be delivered with tests Provide TAs/Proctors list of accommodations RDA/cb/2013

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 at school one week prior to the test Arrange for make up tests RDA/cb/2013

Test Preparation Don’ts Don’t use old tests as test preparation materials. Published sample questions are ok 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). RDA/cb/2013

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. RDA/cb/2013

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 RDA (Chris Brunder). Do not investigate RDA/cb/2013

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 RDA immediately after testing is completed. RDA/cb/2013

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. RDA/cb/2013

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. RDA/cb/2013

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. According to state regulation a teacher’s license can be either suspended or revoked for a testing irregularity RDA/cb/2013

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. RDA/cb/2013

Allowable Accommodations Allowable accommodations are identified in the Student Assessment Accommodation Manual for use during the administration of the SBA 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 administration Make sure accommodations for one student do not interfere with other students TAs bubble in accommodations actually used during testing after testing is completed RDA/cb/2013

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 RDA/cb/2013

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. RDA/cb/2013

Thank You for your help! Questions? Call RDA (872-6870) Chris Brunder (872-6830, 363-4041) brunder_c@aps.edu Claudine Sanchez (872-6812) Testing Services (848-8751) Ann Lesley: lesley@aps.edu RDA/cb/2013