1. TRAINING SESSION March Principal’s Meeting

2. OVERVIEW

3.  All students in grades 3-11, except for APTA students, will be tested ◦ Acceptable Use of the Internet Form  Testing accommodations as indicated on a student’s IEP, Section 504, or LEP Plan must be offered ◦ WVS.326  Test is to be administered according to the state/county/school window

4.  Only trained Examiners who have signed the security agreement (pg. 3, 2 nd bullet) can administer the test  Only trained Examiners can serve as Scribes  Online Writing score will be a part of the R/LA score

5.  Under no circumstances is the administration of the 2010 WESTEST 2 Online Writing to disrupt or displace any regularly scheduled virtual school class offered in school.

6. WESTEST 2 ONLINE WRITING Responsibilities of the Principal/Building Level Coordinator Page 17

7. Communication  Informing Examiners  Training Sessions  Distributing Parent Guides ◦ Students  Providing Schedule ◦ School ◦ Classes  Stressing Importance ◦ Examiners and Students

8. TRAINING  Examiners ◦ Test Security ◦ Test Administration Procedures ◦ PowerPoint  Scribes ◦ Trained Examiners ◦ For students whose IEP requires a Scribe ◦ For students who do not have on file an Acceptable Use of the Internet Form

9. Security  Maintain Security of Test Materials ◦ Password of the Day ◦ Passages and Prompts  “Do not retain, copy, reproduce, paraphrase, distribute or discuss” (Testing Code of Ethics)  Maintain Security of Student Responses ◦ Rough Drafts ◦ Final Copies  Do not retain, copy, reproduce, paraphrase, distribute or discuss.” (Testing Code of Ethics)

10. Materials and Delivery  Collect and file the following: ◦ Signed Agreements (Appendices D, E, and F, pgs. 42-44) ◦ Verification of Training (Appendix G, pg. 45) ◦ WVS.326 Reports (Special Education Student Testing Options Report) from Examiners ◦ Scribe Verification Forms (Form C, pg. 41)  Submit copy to CTC ◦ Irregularity Form (Form D, pg. 32)  Submit copy to CTC

11. Materials and Delivery  Provide paper and pens/pencils for students to use for prewriting and rough drafts  2010 WESTEST 2 Online Writing Administration Manuals ◦ Provide copies to Examiners during training session  Prepare and deliver to Examiners student testing rosters with student WVEIS numbers  Deliver appropriate secure “Password of the Day” list ◦ One Examiner per lab be responsible for entering the Password of the Day

12. Accommodations  Ensure that students with IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and those identified as LEP students receive accommodations are stated in their plans  Directions, passages and prompts may be read aloud by the examiner, scribe, or by a screen reader  Deliver the appropriate WVS.326 forms to Examiners

13. Accommodations  Monitor the test administration and document to ensure examiner is providing accommodations as per IEPs, 504 Plans, or LEP Plans  Ensure that a Scribe is provided for a student ◦ if so indicated on the IEP, Section 504, or LEP Plan ◦ if student does not have an Internet permission on file  Maintain Scribe Verification (Form C, pg. 31)

14. Reporting  To County Test Coordinator ◦ Loss of materials ◦ Cheating ◦ Security breach ◦ Testing administration breach ◦ Copyright infringement

15. Invalidation (pg. 5)  Examiner must report any deviation from the standard testing procedures to principal/building level coordinator.  Principal/building level coordinator documents incident and informs CTC.  CTC notifies OAAR ◦ Decisions on invalidation and Online Writing retest are made

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17. Communication  Informing Students  Distributing Parent Guides ◦ Students  Providing Schedule ◦ Students  Stressing Importance ◦ Students

18. Training  Participate in county/school-level training session  Sign Agreement (Appendix E, pg. 43)  Prepare students with PowerPoint and directions prior to testing

19. Security  Maintain Security of Test Materials ◦ Password of the Day ◦ Passages and Prompts  “Do not retain, copy, reproduce, paraphrase, distribute or discuss” (Testing Code of Ethics)  Maintain Security of Student Responses ◦ Rough Drafts  “Do not retain, copy, reproduce, paraphrase, distribute or discuss.” (Testing Code of Ethics)

20. Materials and Delivery (Prior to Testing)  Review the 2010 WESTEST 2 Online Writing Manual prior to administering assessment  Keep the “Password of the Day” list in a locked, secure location  Check student testing rosters, making sure student WVEIS numbers are listed with student names  Review WVS.326 - Special Education Student Testing Options Reports

21. Materials and Delivery (Day of Testing)  Enter the “Password of the Day” prior to students entering the testing session  Provide paper and pencil/pen for rough draft  Distribute appropriate grade-level WV Writing Rubric  Distribute “Steps for Completing the WESTEST 2 Online Writing” (Form A, pg. 29)  Distribute “Writing Checklist” (Form B, pg. 30)  Distribute student WVEIS numbers if needed

22. Materials and Delivery (During Testing)  Make sure name of student on computer screen is the correct student testing at that computer  Make sure that the grade level is correct  Monitor testing session ◦ Maintain a quiet atmosphere ◦ Monitor for irregularities  Do not assist students with content of composition  Provide accommodations and document on WVS.326

23. Materials and Delivery (After Testing) ◦ Collect all rough drafts, scratch paper, pencils/pens ◦ Collect WV Writing Rubrics, “Steps...” and “Writing Checklists” ◦ Record any irregularities ◦ Keep a copy of roster and document successful submissions ◦ Deliver to the Principal:  Student pre-writing, rough drafts  WVS.326 Special Education Student Testing Option Report(s)  Irregularity Forms

24. Accommodations  Ensure that students with IEPs, Section 504s, and LEP students receive accommodations as stated in their plans  Directions, passages and prompts may be read aloud by the examiner, scribe, or by a screen reader  Ensure that a Scribe is provided for a student ◦ if indicated on the IEP, Section 504, or LEP Plan ◦ if student does not have an Internet permission on file

25. Reporting  To Principals ◦ Loss of materials ◦ Cheating ◦ Security breach ◦ Testing Administration Breach ◦ Copyright Infringement

26. Invalidation (pg. 5)  Examiner must report any deviation from the standard testing procedures to principal/building level coordinator.  Principal/building level coordinator documents incident and informs CTC.  CTC notifies OAAR ◦ Decisions on invalidation and Online Writing retest are made

27.  Maintain security  Conduct proper training  Ensure students receive accommodations  Check student names and grade levels when students log in  Follow contact protocol  Document irregularities  Follow invalidation procedures  Make sure pre-slug files are complete and accurate prior to data pull  Submit request for Student Assessment ID Numbers for nonpublic school students (private/parochial and home- instructed) by Jan. 15, 2010