Transcript Roles in Assessment - New Mexico State Department of Education
District Test Coordinator and State Test Coordinator Training
Fall 2013 Introduction for District Test Coordinators 1
Introduction
Joslyn Pretz Education Administrator Assessment and Evaluation Bureau [email protected]
505-827-6570 2
Roles in Assessment
DTC—District Test Coordinator STC—School Test Coordinator • Acts as DTC for Charter/BIE Schools • All schools within a district have STCs TA—Test Administrator Proctor Others involved in testing 3
DTC/STC Role
DTC and Charter/BIE STC is in charge of ALL INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN TESTING.
• • • • • Train EVERYBODY Plan, order, communicate, prepare, oversee, record, organize , etc.
Troubleshoot Call the PED with questions Report issues to the PED 4
DTC/STC Role
Be Proactive!!
• • • • • Learn about Assessments Keep Calendar Handy!
Read all Manuals Familiarize yourself with Forms READ PED NEWSLETTERS!
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NMSAP Components
SBA/HSGA:
Standards Based Assessment/High School Graduation Assessment NMHSCE: New Mexico High School Competency Exam NMAPA: New Mexico Alternate Performance Assessment AAHSG: Alternate Assessment for High School Graduation ACCESS for ELLs: ELL language proficiency assessment W-APT: ELL placement test Alt ACCESS for ELLs: Alternate ELL language proficiency assessment
EoCs:
End-of-Course Assessments 6
Vendor
Measured Progress
NMSAP Vendors
Test(s)
SBA HSGA HSCE
Helpdesk Email Helpdesk Phone
[email protected] 877-676-6722 American Institutes for Research (AIR) NMAPA AAHSG [email protected]
800-254-6130 WIDA Metritech W-APT ACCESS ACCESS ordering [email protected]
866-267-7735 800-747-4868 7
NMSAP Manuals
Procedures Manual:
Outlines all procedures, regulations, and special circumstances with regard to all statewide assessments.
Accommodations Manual: Provides details about allowable accommodations and coding for tests.
ADC Manual: Gives options for students to meet graduation requirements through Alternative Demonstrations of Competency.
EoC Manual: Provides information about End-of-Course Exams (for graduation and teacher effectiveness).
6.10.7 NMAC:
State rules for Test Security and Administration 8
Assessment-Specific Manuals
SBA/HSGA, and NMHSCE
TCM: Test Coordinator’s Manual DFA: Directions for Administering
NMAPA/AAHSG
DTC: District Test Coordinator Manual TAM: Test Administrator’s Manual
ACCESS and W-APT Manuals:
at www.wida.us
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Cohort Terminology
Grade Testing Terminology
3–8 9 10 11 12 (13) (14) (15) 3–8 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 10
Cohort Terminology
Grades 3–8: Students tested at grade level High School Students Test 3 times: • • • H2 Spring (for growth model) H3 Spring (for accountability) H4 Fall (retakes for graduation) 11
NMSAP Participation
• • • High school students may test 3 times: H2 Spring (for growth model) H3 Spring (for accountability) H4 Fall (retakes for graduation)
Reading and Math: 3 test opportunities Science: 2 test opportunities
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Roles and Responsibilities
• • • • • • DTC Responsibilities STC Responsibilities TA Qualifications and Responsibilities Proctor Qualifications and Responsibilities Principal Responsibilities Superintendent Responsibilities 13
Roles and Responsibilities
All responsibilities are outlined in statute
6.10.7 NMAC:
State Rules for Test Security and Administration PED Produced Checklists Based on 6.10.7 NMAC and Common Irregularities.
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DTC Requirements
• • • Professionally licensed Gainful employee of district or school Appointed by superintendent (public) or director of school (charter and BIE) 15
DTC General
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Responsibilities
Receive PED training 2x year Be completely knowledgeable of 6.10.7 NMAC Communicate Develop to district, schools, parents District Test Security Policy or Checklist Responsible for test material orders, inventory, and • • • security at all times Ensure consistency Primary of test administrations liaison with the PED and test vendors Set standard for professionalism leader and be motivational 16
DTC Training Responsibilities
• • • • • • • Provide training to STCs and Principals 2x year Disseminate Provide Assist 6.10.7 NMAC to all staff clear directions Provide manuals public STCs to staff in advance of training with training materials Provide and review testing schedules and calendars Ensure availability of on what is allowed/not allowed allowable support materials/tools • (calculators, rough draft paper, No. 2 lead pencils, etc.) Develop and enforce local secure tracking procedures (demonstration with substitute test materials is ideal) 17
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DTC Test Administration Responsibilities
Inspect schools’ accommodations documents Ensure accommodations are administered appropriately Ensure schools have posted conspicuous signs near copy machines, entry doors, office and classroom doors Ensure TAs and Proctors have appropriate certification and training Inspect schools to ensure secure storage of assessment materials . Check tracking procedure Report irregularities to the PED/conduct investigations 18
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DTC Post-Test Responsibilities
Ensure all students were tested Verify/complete student labels/biogrids Return all secure materials to vendor according to directions Follow-up with the PED for all irregularities 19
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DTC Documentation Responsibilities
Ensure assessment records are organized and filed • • properly for 5 years Maintain STC training agendas and TA signatures Account for all confidentiality forms for individuals • • involved in handling assessment materials (5 years) Submit completed Verification Forms to PED
UPDATE: Principal and Superintendent’s Verification Forms signed within 10 days AFTER testing is completed
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Questions?
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