2015 Test Coordinator Manual Highlights For School Test Coordinators

2015 PARCC TCM Section Responsibilities of:  School Test Coordinator (STC)  Test Administrator (TA) and Proctor  Technology Coordinator (TC)  Who can administer PARCC?  Licensed Educators  Not Student Teachers/Parents

2015 PARCC TCM Section Scheduling and Testing Time Policies  Units administered in sequential order (exception: Makeup Testing)  Administration Time (~30 min – detailed p. 5)  Unit Testing Time  All students finished – unit may end 1.5.3Makeup Testing  Every attempt should be made to administer units  Students making up different units might not be able to test together  A student who leaves testing for an emergency…  Students who miss a unit – continue with class

2015 PARCC TCM Section Extended Time  According to IEP/504 or ELL Accommodation  Test in a separate setting  Schedule to start early – unit must be completed on the day it began 1.5.5Breaks  During a unit, individual restroom breaks are OK  “Classroom stretch break” during a unit – 3 min max. Cover monitors. Test Security is a high priority!  Students taking another unit need a break between units

2015 PARCC TCM Section – 2.6 Test Security  Highest Priority  Security protocols, forms, and plans are emphasized in this section  Chain-of-Custody Form or tracking log should be used for secure materials (Seal codes, tickets, etc)  Secure materials should be distributed and returned each day a unit is administered  Post-Test Certification Form (2.6 and App F)

2015 PARCC TCM Section Security Breaches & Testing Irregularities  Examples of Security Breaches regarding Electronic Devices, Test Supervision, & Materials  Examples of Testing Irregularities regarding Environment  Process for reporting security breaches or testing irregularities: (TA→STC →CEC →ISBE) 2.9Safety Threats/Severe Weather  Before starting a unit  During a unit – safety first; document time and situation if able; secure test materials if able

2015 PARCC TCM Section Test Materials  Student Testing Tickets  Seal Codes  Wooden #2 pencils (not mechanical for PBT)  Supply of scratch paper (FT was 2/st./unit)  Calculators (grades 6-8 & HS)  Math Tools (grade 8)  Paper version of Math Reference Sheet (5-8 th /HS)  District-issued testing devices for students  Headphones/earbuds (if applicable)  Clock/watch for timing (if needed) for TA’s  Computer for TA’s to access PearsonAccess NEXT

2015 PARCC TCM Section – 3.4Calculators & Math Tools  Review of PARCC Calculator Policy  Rulers/Protractors (gr 3-8 & HS); see Table 3.1  Geometry tools allowable for Grade 8 3.5Headphones (or earbuds)  Needed for ELA PBA (exception: Grade 8) and Text-to-Speech feature  Students are invited to bring their own  Can be used as stand-alone noise buffers  Buildings were provided with 4 headphones per cart of DELL laptops

2015 PARCC TCM Section – 3.9Prohibited Materials and Resources  Cell phones  Instructional aides, reference materials, or resources Cover or Remove:  Posters, maps, charts, & displays  Math formulas or theorems  Graphic organizers  Multiplication tables/100s charts (unless as an accommodation)  Word lists, definitions, writing formulas

2015 PARCC TCM Section Testing Environment  Good lighting, ventilation, and temperature  Free of interruptions and noise  Each student should have adequate workspace but be separated from other students  There are different forms of the test for non- accommodated formats  No substitute for active proctoring  Options for configuring seating

2015 PARCC TCM Section 5.0 School Test Coordinator Tasks – before testing  Schedule & administer tutorials  Read Test Coordinator Manual and TAM  Determine a logistics plan for test administration  Finalize PARCC testing schedule  Create Testing Sessions in PANext Live  Receive/print, document, & store materials for testing – order add’l materials if needed*  Meet with & train Test Administrators and Proctors  Ensure Security Agreements have been signed  Proctor Cache tests in PearsonAccess Next after we get the go ahead from Pearson/ISBE*  Add new students & PNP features as needed*

Select Student 2.Check box next to Set Section Resume 3.Click Start Makeup Testing (for students who are skipping a unit)

1. Select Student 2. Use both drop down menus and select desired Unit 3. Click Save 4. Click Exit Tasks Makeup Testing (for students who are skipping a unit)

2015 PARCC TCM Section 6.0 School Test Coordinator Tasks – during testing  Distribute test materials to TA’s (& re-collect after):  Headphones (if nec.), Testing Tickets, Seal Codes, Scratch paper, etc.  Manage Testing Sessions in PA Next  Support testing rooms as needed  Communicate with CEC regarding any irregularities  Manage laptop cart logistics  If giving 2 units in one day in the same room – shut down computers between units. Units in different rooms – plug in to cart while moving.  Coordinate makeup sessions for students who missed units*

2015 PARCC TCM Section 6.0 School Test Coordinator Tasks – after testing  Account for all testing materials (secure & non-secure)  Manage Testing Sessions in PA Next  Monitor makeups that remain  Monitor student testing statuses  Stop test sessions* (all students in completed or marked complete status)  Organize & return paper-based test materials  Scorable materials separate from non-scorables  Pages describe materials return process  After window closes – shred Student Tickets, Seal Codes, & used scratch paper  Complete Post-Test Certification Form (App F; p. 127)

2015 PARCC TCM Section Accommodations & Accessibility Features  All features and accommodations used on PARCC should be generally consistent with regular instruction and assessment 7.3 Administration Guidance in the AAF Manual  Human Reader: Appendices B, I, & J  TA’s should be given 2 full school days to review items  Human Scribe: Appendix C  Extended Time: Appendix E

2015 PARCC TCM Section Special Accommodations Circumstances  TCM Appendix G – Accommodations Forms  Unique Accommodations  Emergency Accommodations  Refusal of Accommodations Transcribing student responses  Paper-Based Testing  Computer-Based Testing  Special directions for students using an AT Device for Constructed Response Items