1. STC Training FALL 2008 NON- WRITING

2. EXAMINERS’ MANUALS Pencil/paper and online in same book Annual Manual Sections 1-4 and 11 General Directions Sections 5-7 Online Directions Sections 8-10 Pencil/paper Directions Appendix C – Demographic information Appendix D – Special Test Accomodations

3. DATA UPLOAD FILE Be sure all students are accounted for Use class roster If NOT on the list – ADD to your list Name, test, group name, grade Send to me for registration CHECK new students – anyone enrolled after October 3 will not be on the list

4. WHO MUST TEST Every student on the list who is enrolled in the class or mark as passed the test MUST TEST Modified standard diploma IEP diploma Check homebound THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS Will count in AYP

5. WHO MAY TEST Modified standard diploma students who need numeracy and literacy – Grade 8 English and Math Provide a list for DDOT Test takers – students who have left school and want a credit for a diploma Retakes – students who failed the SOL previously and need the verified credit Term Graduates – two tries

6. TERM GRADUATES Complete list of term grads Name, test, group, grade They will use the same tests as others

7. TEST PREPARATION TestNav Tutorial eTools Live ePAT online Rooms are prepared and ready for testing TestNav loaded and ready Dividers are there All scratch paper, testing signs, etc in room

8. Prior to Testing Create test sessions in PEM Be sure to go to FALL NON-WRITING and save – then add sessions Notify students and all school personnel of test dates and sessions Test tickets may not be printed more than FOUR(4) days prior to session SECURE THEM JUST LIKE BOOKLETS and PRE-ID LABELS Be sure computers are on and TestNav is loaded

9. Examiners They should have a roster for each test session – print list Sign out/in test tickets – count them Verify Attendance or absence Students must sign test ticket and return it to the examiner Organize in ABC order by session Return to STC who returns to DDOT

10. Continued Be sure they have all materials * Scratch paper * Appropriate calculators * Formula sheets * Pencils * Accomodations

11. Articles in test session NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES Scratch paper and formula sheets must be signed and collected Examiner should distribute one sheet at a time Patty paper, grid paper, notebook paper Proctors and examiners should be up and monitoring – not sitting

12. Allowable Manipulatives Page 18 – note may and must May use hand held formula sheet Must use online ruler Page 19 – types of calculators allowed

13. SECURITY Test tickets Examiners and proctors sign Test Security Agreements – these must be turned in to DDOT Clear the memory of all graphing/scientific calculators

14. Moving to Alternate Location Collect test tickets Monitor movement – no talking, discussion, access to any materials If student goes to RR – someone must be with the student Turn off monitor so others cannot view ALL TESTINGMUST END BY 5:00 And who is staying that long?????

15. Early Warning System (EWS) Page 28 Means a student has lost the connection Examiner or proctor needs to go to Test Proctor Click Here and determines problem Notify STC STC determines who to notify if it cannot be corrected at testing station

16. IRREGULARITIES Page 29 Criteria Examples Report to DDOT IMMEDIATLEY Document on Form in Appendix E and fax to me ASAP DDOT enters in TIWAS and notifies VDOE

17. Marking Test Complete Pages 30-31 Every student assigned a test must be accounted for via online testing Mark Test Complete button and choose testing status – Student Test Details Screen Re-testers do not have to be accounted for if they are not tested DO NOT mark a student absent until the testing window is complete

18. Testing Status Page 33 Medical Emergency – must have a doctor’s note to use – keep in cumulative folder and document Expedited Retakes Disposal of test materials – page 44

19. QUESTIONS Vaughan Cell Phone: 434-432-2716 Vaughan – Office: 434-432-2716 Ext. 3132 Mrs. Stickel: 434-432-2761 Ext 3166