1. NC Career and College Readiness Assessment Grade 11 New Hanover County Schools February 2015 1

2. Eligibility Criteria p.1 The student: Is enrolled in grade 11 according to PowerSchool (first time only) Must have a current IEP (includes limited English proficient (LEP)) Does not have only a current Section 504 Plan Exhibits severe and pervasive delays in all areas of conceptual, linguistic, and academic development as well as in adaptive behaviors, including communication, daily living skills, and self-care Is following a course of study that, upon completion of high school, may not lead to admission into a college-level course of study resulting in a college degree Is not receiving instruction in the North Carolina Extended Common Core and Essential Standards Meets the criteria above AND has a written parental request for an alternate assessment* 2 *Permission process is part of annual review.

3. Testing Window and Important Dates p. 2 Window: March 3-17 Testing Plan due to Testing Office February 25 Pickup materials Thursday, February 26. Materials must be returned on Thursday, March 19 (AP Meeting date) 3

4. Estimated Test Administration Time p. 3 150 minutes (Does not include time for general instructions and breaks) Must be administered in one school day and must be the first activity of the morning The verbal instructions to students are to begin no later than 9:00 a.m. The tests must be administered in a specific order (i.e., English, math, reading and science) Students must not stop when they complete the questions for a subject area section; students must continue working on the test questions until the test is completed or until time is called 4

5. CCRAA Times, Number of Items and Scores p.3 5 Students will receive a single score based on how many questions they answer correctly. These scores will be included in the school accountability reports for participation.

6. Scoring and reporting Alternate assessment results are included in accountability reporting Students will receive a single score 6

7. Before Test Day pp. 4-6 TC Trains assessors and proctors. Develops a testing plan. Assessors Read Assessment Guide thoroughly. Read and study the Testing Code of Ethics. Read and Follow test security procedures. –Materials handling –Displays –Testing environment –Proctors - required 7

8. Before Test Day pp. 6-10 Prepare the testing environment. Prepare students for testing. Prohibited items Understanding limitations on assisting students during testing 8

9. Before Test Day pp. 10-12 Misadministrations –School TC and Principal must have current NCID –Samples of testing violations/irregularities Misalignment During Testing –Test administrator may notify student. –Constructed response must be on answer sheet. 9

10. Before Test Day pp. 12-13 Student emergencies and restroom breaks. Students with Disabilities and testing accommodations Transitory Impairments TC completes Review of Accommodations forms 10

11. Approved Accommodations Appendix A 11 TA MUST have copy of assessment from which to read

12. Recognize and Report Testing Violations Eligibility issues Accommodations issues Security issues Monitoring issues Procedural issues 12

13. Answer Sheets, Lunch Breaks and After Testing pp. 15-16 Testing Department will precode. Paperclips for lunch breaks Know procedures for students who finish early. –Collect materials –Students may read novel or other nontextbook. Know local procedures 13

14. Checklist: before Testing p.17 14

15. On Test Day p.18-21 TA verifies and signs for test materials Follow a uniform process for test administration. Students must have access to, at minimum, a four-function calculator with memory key during the math portion of the assessment. –Appendix D has additional information regarding calculator use. –The students should be familiar with the calculator. 15

16. Student Directions pp. 22-30 Directions are to be read exactly as written. 16

17. After Testing pp. 31-34 Return all test materials. –TC must verify each with a separate signature. –Another administrator may assist Teachers may NOT handle materials. –Clear calculator memory Complete Review of Accommodations form. Code student answer sheets Complete the Header Sheet 17

18. Key Code Correction p. 36 18 CCRA

19. OTISS – System for Reporting Test Irregularities Account set up (NC ID) –Approval procedure –Training/manual TC responsibilities Add Student tab