1. Test Material Processing Training Receipt and Return of Test Materials Fall 2017
This material should be augmented with special consideration appropriate for your local district and school.
November 14, 2017
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

2. Acronyms
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

3. Paper and Accommodated Form Schedule
Assessment
Subject
Grade
Testing Window and Availability
Paper and Accommodated Forms
SBA
ELA /Math
11 & 12
PAPER/PENCIL: October 30 – November 17
Available to students in the class of 2019 or earlier who have not yet passed the high school ELA and/or mathematics assessment.
12 only
Available to students who previously tested on the ELA and/or mathematics assessment and would like to attempt a higher score.
OGL
Off grade testing is a graduation alternative, specific for students pursuing a CIA.
Fall paper testing ends on November 17.
When paper testing it is important that districts/schools adhere to the state mandated paper testing schedule, this includes all testing with accommodated forms. There will be no extensions to the paper testing window.
If a school experiences conflicts with a testing schedule, or when a special unavoidable circumstance limits a student’s ability to be assessed during the state mandated schedule, a Modified Testing Schedule form may be submitted by the District Test Coordinator (DC) to the OSPI state test coordinator. Requests are submitted via or by fax All requests will be reviewed and notification of results will be provided to the DC.

4. Do’s and Don’ts of Handling Defective/Damaged Booklets
When testing is complete, identify any damaged or biohazard materials.
SC Do’s and Don’ts
Do document test booklet security barcode on the roster.
Do provide the TA with the new booklet.
Do verify completeness of any transcriptions.
Do document the incident on the front cover of the test booklet.
DC Do’s and Don’ts
Do complete a Test Material Variance form.
Do return damaged test booklets with non-scorable materials.
Don’t return biohazard materials to MI.
Do return transcription of the student’s work with scorable materials.
Do call the MI Helpdesk to report a biohazard test booklet.
Proper reporting of biohazard booklets prevents security reports from being generated.
The SC should follow the guidelines below for processing of damaged and biohazard materials:
Document the damaged or biohazard test booklet security bar code number on the roster and provide a new test booklet to the TA.
Biohazard test booklets must be transcribed into a clean test booklet, if possible.
The DC is responsible for:
Damaged or biohazard test booklets, complete a Test Material Variance form and fax information to the OSPI Assessment Operations office at
Reporting biohazard booklets may not be returned to Measurement Incorporated (MI). Follow district policy outlined in the Test Security and Building Plan on secure handling and destruction of biohazard materials.
Ensuring that damaged booklets are returned to MI. Place a rubber band around any damaged booklets or slide them into a large clear plastic bag.

5. Responsibilities for Material Return
Role
Responsibility
Initial TA
Prior to excusing students who have completed testing, account for all materials and clear all calculator memories.
Promptly return all tests and ancillary materials to the SC. SC
Follow your Test Security and Building Plan for material receipt, storage, and return of school testing materials to DC to ensure all materials have been collected and accounted for at the end of testing.
Verify correct placement of student pre-ID labels.
Process ancillary papers. DC
Account for all test materials. Investigate and report missing materials using a Testing Incident Report. Note any missing materials on your District Administration and Security Report.
Materials must be ready by 8 a.m. on the scheduled pickup date.
Be sure to write down the 15 digit tracking number on the bottom of the label for tracking purposes. Track your shipment online at or by calling
For early return of test materials contact the MI Helpdesk for additional instructions.
Prior to excusing students from the testing session, TAs must:
Collect and account for all test materials passed out to each student in support of the test session.
TAs must promptly return all testing materials to the SCs according to the Test Security and Building Plan.
After receiving materials from each TA, SCs:
Ensure that all materials checked out to the TAs have been returned. It is important to immediately inventory materials as they are collected so that a missing booklet can be immediately noted and retrieved. The roster can be used in support of this collection.
When processing materials, make sure that all ancillary papers used during the testing session are removed from the inside front cover of the test booklets. Ancillary papers will not be scored and may damage the scanners. Ancillary materials must be securely destroyed.
Verify placement of Do Not Score and pre-ID student labels on the covers of test booklets. This is critical to ensure that MI processes booklets appropriately.
To finalize materials processing, DCs will:
Verify that all secure test materials have been collected and accounted for prior to returning materials to MI.
When secure materials have been identified as missing, the missing materials must be documented by completing a Testing Incident Form, and note on District Administration and Security Report.
Materials must be ready for pickup by 8 a.m.
Be advised that the driver who comes to pick up your materials may not be the same driver that normally comes.
The return kit includes pre-printed ground return labels to attach to each box being shipped. These labels do not have a tab to tear off like the labels that were used in past administrations.
Please make sure your materials have been packed as described in this training.
Be sure to write down the tracking number (excluding the number in parenthesis, this will be a 15-digit number) from the bottom of the label so you will be able to track your shipment online at or by calling
Districts who have completed testing and would like to return materials early can call the MI Helpdesk for additional instructions.

6. Packaging Test Materials for Return Shipment
Processing Materials
Separate and remove all ancillary papers and securely destroy.
Separate scorable from non-scorable materials.
Organize scorable test booklets by content and grade.
Pack all scorable test/answer booklets securely in boxes they arrived in and affix a green scorable label to the tops of all scorable boxes.
Record the number of each scorable box and the total number of scorable boxes on the labels (1 of __, 2 of __, etc.).
Document the ranges of serial numbers in each box of return materials for tracking purposes.
Package non-scorable testing materials securely in sturdy boxes and affix a red non-scorable label.
During this final test material processing stage it is important to account for materials to ensure that each test booklet has been returned. This includes large print, braille, and ELA Listening Transcripts.
When sorting materials, verify that:
All ancillary papers have been removed from the inside front cover of test booklets. Ancillary papers must be securely destroyed.
Sort scorable and non-scorable test booklets into separate stacks.
To process scorable test booklets you should:
Sort by content area, then grade.
It is important to verify that each scorable test booklet has a student pre-ID label applied to the front cover, in the designated area. If needed, print a label from TIDE and apply to the test booklet prior to returning to MI.
All materials identified to be scored, must be returned under the green (scorable) labels.
To process non-scorable test booklets you should:
Pack all non-scorable materials securely into the return shipping box. There is no special sort required for non-secure materials.
All materials identified as unused or that should not be scored, must be returned under the red (non- scorable) labels. This includes translated CDs, large print, braille test/answer booklets, and ELA listening transcripts.

7. Return to Scoring Contractor
RETURN TO MI,
DO NOT DESTROY
The following materials are secure and must be returned to MI immediately after testing concludes:
test/answer booklets
accommodated forms
ELA listening transcripts
All scorable and non-scorable test/answer booklets must be returned at the end of the test administration.
Note: The English Language Arts Test Administration Listening Transcript is secure and must be returned to MI with your district’s non-scorable test materials. DO NOT DESTROY.
Return ALL test booklets (standard, large-print, braille, scorable and non-scorable), answer booklets, and ELA Listening Transcripts at the end of the test administration. Security Reports will be generated and sent to districts missing any materials listed above.
Returning Large-Print and Braille Test Materials
Transcribed, pre-ID, student answer booklets are to be returned with districts’ scorable materials. Large Print and Braille test booklets will be returned with districts’ non-scorable materials.

8. Preparing Boxes for Material Return
Be sure to return materials in the boxes that the test materials arrived in, if you need additional boxes be sure that they are of equal or greater strength. Use cushioning materials, if needed, to keep materials secure.
Use only fall 2017 Return Shipping Labels.
Be sure to write down your tracking number (15-digit number, no parenthesis) from the bottom of the Return Shipping Label so that you can track your shipment in case of missing materials.
To report damaged or missing test materials contact the MI Help Desk
Tel
To ensure that test material boxes are prepared for FedEx pickup, you will need to:
Use MI shipping boxes that your materials arrived in. If additional boxes are needed, district boxes may be used if they are of equal or greater strength. Copier paper boxes and boxes used for food transportation should not be used for return of test materials.
Use cushioning materials, if needed, to keep materials from shifting during shipment.
Remove or black out any old shipping labels, including the original shipping barcode, when packaging materials for return.
Seal boxes securely with shipping tape.
Use only the approved fall 2017 Return Shipping labels provided to you in order to guarantee that your boxes can be accurately tracked when you ship them to MI. The return kit includes pre-printed ground return labels to attach to each box being shipped.
Affix the FedEx ground return label directly on top of the original address label.
Print the district name and address in the space provided on the return label.
Important Reminders:
Materials identified as missing or that have not been returned by the pick-up date will be identified by MI and provided to the state through a security report. If materials are identified as missing in your district, you will be contacted by the State Test Coordinator. An investigation will need to be conducted and findings reported back to the state.
Please share with your team that late return of materials impacts school and district results. In addition, the late return of materials brings into questions the security of test content and authenticity of student score results, which could result in the invalidation of student test scores.
Districts may return materials earlier by contacting the MI help desk. There will be no charge to the district for an earlier pick up of materials.
DCs or DAs may contact the MI Help Desk if there are any problems packaging or returning test materials. For additional shipping labels or information regarding early return of test materials, contact the MI Help Desk, or

9. Non-Secure Ancillary and RS Materials
The following materials should not be returned to MI:
TAM: At the end of administration, recycle.
TCM: At the end of administration, recycle.
TA Script of Student Directions, recycle.
Scratch/graph paper should be destroyed according to district policy.
Unused student Pre-ID Labels should be destroyed according to district policy to ensure the confidentiality of student information.
Unused Return Shipping Labels may be recycled after all materials have been returned to the contractor. Do not use for future administrations.
Some testing materials are considered non-secure and should not be returned to MI.
TAMs, TA Script of Student Directions and the TCM are non-secure, and should be recycled at the end of the test administration.
Student pre-ID labels contain confidential student information and must be securely recycled/destroyed, according to your TSBP.
Translated CD tip sheets are non-secure and should be recycled.
Return Shipping Labels may be recycled. Do not reuse for later administrations.

10. Paper Test Supports on the Portal
General Information
User Guides and Manuals
Modules
Do Not Disturb Sign
Pencil Reminder
Professional Standards and Security, Incidents, and Reporting Guidelines (PIRG)
Test Coordinator Training
Materials Available for Student Access
Test Administration Manual (TAM)
Fall Retake Paper
Test Administrator Training
Forms
School Site Security Report
District Security Report
Test Security Assurance Form
Test Incident Report/Log
Test Question Ambiguity
TA Script of Student Directions
Available for Braille and Large Print, OGL, and Smarter Balanced
Translated Student Directions
Available for Online SBA ELA and Mathematics
Assessment Update Webinars
As training and support materials are created or updated they will post to the WCAP Portal. Communication for each posting is distributed through the WAW newsletter.

11. OSPI State Testing Website
State Testing and Timelines Schedules:
District Test Coordinator Contact Information:
Test Administration Laws and Guidelines:

12. Customer Support Issue Before Calling, Resolve Locally by:
Contact Support
General Test Information
Visit the WCAP portal and review your WAW newsletters.
Operations
, or
Missing Materials
Missing materials are immediately reported to OSPI at , and also need to be reported to MI.
MI Help Desk
, or
Data, Pre-ID, and Report Card
For data, student records and accountability refer to the SRMAAG. For TIDE issues refer to the TIDE Guide.
Assessment Analysts
Accommodations
Refer to the GTSA.
Select Assessment Office
Graduation Alternatives
Visit the Graduation Alternatives website.
District Test Coordinators (DCs) are the point of contact between the district and the state. DCs will contact OSPI, when necessary. OSPI will refer all school staff questions back to the DC for support. This will ensure that you receive the most up to date information including school district procedures and policies.

13. Revision Log Updates to this slide deck are noted below. Section Slide
Description of Change
Revision Date
If updates are needed to be made to this slide deck, they will be outlined on this revision log and communicated in the WAW newsletter.