Reading Online Test Administrator Training TELPAS 2016 Reading Online Test Administrator Training

This training does not take the place of reading your TELPAS Reading Test Administrator Manual.

Who tests? ALL students 2-12 who are identified as LEP including parent denials are required to participate in the TELPAS Online Reading Test Exceptions: ARDCs in conjunction with the LPAC may determine that a student receiving Special Education services should not be tested in one or more domain of TELPAS. Participation should be considered on a domain by domain basis. Students who enroll on or after March 7 will only take the online reading test

TELPAS Reading TELPAS Reading is an online assessment Administered to all LEP students 2nd-12th (including denials) No test booklets or answer documents All students must be tested within the testing window

TELPAS Reading Make-Ups All students must be assessed within the assessment window If a student is absent the day you have them scheduled to take TELPAS Reading, CTC will ensure the student tests within the TELPAS assessment window The TEA expectation is that we test every eligible student within the TELPAS assessment window

Reading Test Administrator Responsibilities Attend training and sign oath Read manual Guide students through launching and starting the online test Maintain test security and confidentiality Manage breaks /interruptions Ensure proper test procedures (seating chart/directions) Start & monitor test sessions

Testing Accommodations Refer to the TELPAS Reading manual (page 8) Not Permitted: Reading assistance Reference materials Test questions or selections translated Test questions, answer choices, or selections clarified GA General Accommodation (Type 1 or 2) LP Large Print

Testing Environment At least one trained administrator for every 30 students Computer monitors prepared to discourage students from viewing each other’s monitor Use carrels (dividers to block view) Bulletin boards and instructional displays that might aid students during testing must be removed or covered The testing room should be quiet, well lighted, comfortable, with enough space to work “Testing-Do Not Disturb” sign posted outside the testing room Assigned seats (seating chart)

Testing Procedures Seating chart is completed to include students’ names, locations, and test administrator information The test is untimed Work stations are cleared of books and other materials Student MUST remain seated and no talking while testing Each student must be allowed to work at his or her individual speed NO reference materials are allowed

Testing Procedures Allowed to use scratch paper, but all scratch paper must be turned in to the campus coordinator after testing Active monitoring during the test session After students have finished, they may read or leave the room BEFORE a student who has finished testing leaves the room, test administrator must ensure the student’s test is in “Submitted” status IMMEDIATELY after testing, turn in all test materials and sign the bottom portion of the reading test administrator oath

Tutorials to Prepare Students for online TELPAS Reading Testing Tutorials are recommended for students (especially those new to the online test) Increase familiarity with the updated interface and tools There are no longer sample questions at the beginning of the TELPAS reading tests. Do not plan tutorials on the same day as the test

Student Tutorial Directions Username: Testnav2 Password: Testnav2 Click on the TestNav Icon (blue and white)

Students may need headphones for the tutorials (not the test)

Administering the ONLINE test Use the TESTNAV 2 LOGIN

Student Test Tickets Campus Testing Coordinator WILL Generate and print Student Test Tickets Go to the Students in Session screen Open the Download Resources menu and select Student Test Tickets

Starting a Test A test session MUST be started before any students can log in to TestNav and begin the test. A test session does not start until the TEST ADMINISTRATOR OR CTC clicks the Start button on the Students in Session screen.

Launching the Test (2nd-5th) Before students in GR 2-5 can begin the test, TestNav must be launched on each student’s computer The student’s login ID and test code found on each Student Test Ticket may be entered by the student, campus testing coordinator, or the test administrator Type in the username on the student authorization, except for the last number DO NOT log in a student that is not present and in front of a computer Students will type the last number and login when the directions tell students to login. Directions for test administration start on page 31

Launching the Test (6th – 12th) Test administrators guide students through the login process for GR 6-12 Launch TestNav on each student’s computer Students MUST enter the information on the Test Tickets Students must have Student Test Tickets in order to log in Directions for test administration start on page 37

Assisting Students with directions You are permitted to adjust the language and specificity of the administration directions to the level of English proficiency of the students in your test session. This means you may shorten the directions, explain them further, simplify an explanation, or state the information in a different way in order to make the directions more understandable or suitable for your students. You are permitted to translate into the native language of your students the administration directions that you read aloud to the students before the test YOU MUST NOT, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE SUBSTANCE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE DIRECTIONS TEST QUESTIONS & READING SELECTIONS MUST NOT BE TRANSLATED

Answering Questions You are NOT allowed to answer any questions related to the content of the test. “I can’t answer that for you; just do the best you can.” Test administrators are NOT allowed to: Translate test questions or reading selections Rephrase or add information to the test questions or reading selections Provide reading assistance to students Discuss test content with anyone before, during, or after testing; Score test questions or discuss with students how they performed. TELPAS Reading Manual page 20

Pitfalls to Avoid: Assigning a student the incorrect assessment or student authorization form Failing to give appropriate accommodation(s) Improper (or nonexistent) monitoring Leaving secure materials unattended (to include Student Authorizations) Stopping an on-line session prior to removing absent students (don’t stop the session unless instructed to do by the CTC.

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 or checking email Reading a book, magazine, or newspaper Grading papers or working on lesson plans Leaving the room without a trained test administrator in the room Leaving students unattended during meals or breaks

Monitoring Sessions TELPAS Reading Manual page 23

Resuming a Student’s Test If a student exits TestNav--- Return to Students in Session screen and select the checkbox next to that student’s name A resume checkbox is only available if that student’s status is Started, Exited, or Resume Click the Resume Test button to resume all students you checked Students launch TestNav and login using same Login ID and code from Test Tickets TELPAS Reading Manual page 24

Testing Accommodations Refer to the TELPAS Reading manual Not Permitted: Reading assistance Reference materials Test questions or selections translated Test questions, answer choices, or selections clarified GA General Accommodation (Type 1 or 2) LP Large Print XD Extra Day

Stopping a Session Absent students may remain in the session or be moved to another session Click the Stop button to stop the test session once ALL students in the session say Completed on the Session Details screen. Call if you have questions/concerns TELPAS Reading Manual page 25

Test Security & Confidentiality As a reminder, this training does not take the place of reading the manual. Test Security involves accounting for all secure materials and confidential student information before, during and after each test administration Maintaining the confidentiality of the TELPAS program involves protecting the contents of all online assessments and student rating information. Any person who violates, assists in the violation of, or solicits another to violate or assist in the violation of test security or confidentiality, as well as any person who fails to report such a violation is subject to a range of penalties.

Oath Only one Test Administrator Oath must be signed for TELPAS reading tests and STAAR testing. Please be sure that you have signed in on the training sheet.