1. December STAAR EOC Training Donaldson Administration Building – Room 102 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Friday, November 6, 2016

3. Who Tests?
Any 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student that has previously taken EOC. (That includes students that were absent)
Any student that completed
an EOC course in
December.

4. EOC Testing Dates
Monday, December 5 : English I Tuesday, December 6: Algebra I Wednesday, December 7: English II Thursday, December 8: Biology Friday, December 9: US History Monday, December 12: Return all materials

5. “MAKE UP” Dates for EOC Testing
All ‘make-up’ sessions for STAAR assessments are scheduled:
To be administered starting December 6, 2016
To be completed by December 9, 2016
Daily ‘make-up’ testing must be completed by the end of each school day.

6. Security Requirements
Maintaining Inventory of all materials
Training of staff
Signed Oaths
Document Retention – 5 years
Irregularities – Two types
Penalties of prohibited conduct

7. Penalties for Prohibited Conduct
Placement of restrictions on the issuance, renewal, or holding of a Texas Educator Certificate, either indefinitely or for a set term;
Issuance of an inscribed or non-inscribed reprimand;
Suspension of a Texas Educator Certificate for a set term; or
Revocation or cancellation of a Texas Educator Certificate without opportunity for reapplication for a set term or permanently.

8. Reporting Test Irregularities
Each person participating in the state assessment program is directly responsible for reporting immediately any and all violations or suspected violation of test security or confidentiality.
Steps to follow when reporting:
Find out what happened
Find out who is involved
Find out where the irregularity happened

9. Reporting Testing Irregularities
Call Dawn Ayers
Provide her with as many details as you can Follow her directions from that point on
Dawn will contact TEA for guidance and will get back with you.

10. Reporting Testing Irregularities
You will collect typed statements from all involved:
Must be on School letter head
Use spell check
Must be detailed and factual
In a time line manner
Must have individual’s signature and job title
NEVER use student’s name:
Refer to the student as “Student A; Student B”
Disciplinary Action Plan must be completed and turned in with written statements.

11. Test Administrator Training
Training must:
Be completed by December 2, 2016
Address the following topics (refer to the DCCM for your complete list):
Security
Oaths
Monitoring / Cheating
Responsibilities
Scheduling
Picking up / returning materials
Attendance / Late students
Restroom breaks
Allowable testing procedures
Allowable testing materials
Accommodations

12. If cheating has been determined
If an examinee has been involved in an attempt to cheat, the district is required to:
Invalidate the student’s test.
Parents are to be contacted.
“Disciplinary Action Form”
must be completed and turned
in to Dawn with written statements.

13. Cell Phones Rules for Students & Test Administrators
No cell phones allowed in the testing area. If a cell phone is found, it must be collected and determined if cheating has happened. When texting or cheating has been determined, contact our department.

14. STAAR TIME LIMITS: Policies & Procedures
STAAR English I and English II - five-hour time limit
STAAR Algebra, Biology, US History - four-hour time limit.
Students must:
Complete the test within the same school day
Record all responses before the end of the time period
Not be given additional time to record their responses on their answer documents

15. STAAR TIME LIMITS: Policies & Procedures
Test Administrators must:
Time starts after directions are read
Use a clock or a timer to monitor test time
Communicate time left in 1 hour intervals then during the last hour communicate time in 15 minute intervals
Recorded student’s “STOP TIME” on the seating chart

16. Late-Arriving Students
Districts will need to determine if a late-arriving student will have time to test during that school day or if the student needs to test on a make-up day. (Call Dawn)
Each student must be allowed four hours (five hours for English I and II) in which to take the test.
Students who begin testing after others have started will have a later stop time.
Late-arriving students must be kept aware of the time they have left to test.

17. Allowed Breaks Time never stops for: Time will stop for:
Water breaks
Bathroom breaks
Snack breaks
Short physical or mental breaks
Time will stop for:
Lunch
Emergency situations causing significant interruption
Consolidation/movement of student
Medical breaks
Test Administrator must document all ‘STOP and RESTART’ times

18. STAAR A EOC / STAAR L EOC
These tests will be administered for the last time in December
These tests are offered as an online assessment in the same grades and subjects as STAAR
Students must meet the Eligibility Requirements for STAAR A and or STAAR L

19. STAAR L EOC Administrations
Registration for online testing for this administration
On-line registration dates are September 19 thru December 9
Participation collection managed in
old TOMS
Districts will be able to add students
or update information through ETS’s
test management platform

20. STAAR Online Assessment
Go to

21. STAAR Online Assessment
Login to the TOMS system

22. STAAR Online Assessment
Select the Students Tab and Fill out the students information

23. STAAR Online Assessment
Select the Test tab under the student’s name

24. STAAR Online Assessment
Change the Test Version to (A or L) and click UPDATE

25. Managing Online Testing
Select the Online Testing Tab and type the Test Information

26. Printing Test Tickets
Under “Actions” Select the “Magnifying Glass”

27. Printing Test Tickets
Select the option that you need: Individual, Selected, or All Tickets.

28. Online Testing Questions

29. Materials Needed for Testing
Calculator:
One per student for the EOC Math tests.
One per five students for the EOC Biology test.
Dictionary:
One per student for the EOC English tests.

30. Materials Needed for Testing
“TESTING, Do not Disturb” signs
“HELP” signs
Test Administration Manuals
Seating charts
Material Control sheets
Answer documents
Test booklets
#2 pencils

31. Bubbling Answer Documents No label: you must bubble student information in the “For School Use Only” area After each student test bubble: Score Code, Accomm., Test Date

32. Alternative Campuses GAP; Compass; Highpoint; Homebound; and Hall
form to Denise on, Tuesday, November 15 , by 10:00 a.m.
Materials will be collected at the new Warehouse on Wednesday, November 16th, or when you come to pick up your materials

33. Alternative Campuses Material Turn In
I have ordered materials so I will make the folders. Do not bring folders.
We will collect answer documents when you come to pick up your materials
Bring all accommodation documentation with you when you come to pick up your materials.

34. When filling out this form:
use one line for every test a student will be taking
place an ‘X’ under the correct test(s) student is taking
add any accommodation out to the side of the ‘X’
place “NT” (where book numbers go) if
student is not testing in December
place “DONE” (where book numbers go)
if student has passed all tests

35. Alternative Campuses Reminders
Make sure you provide accurate testing information on the testing form
Make sure you provide any documentation to back up any accommodations
Call Denise as soon as you know of any changes needed to your form