1. Test Material Processing Training Receipt and Return of Test Materials Annual ELPA21 Spring Administration
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March 2, 2018
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
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2. Acronyms User Role Assessment Support Systems Manuals and Guides
DC: District Test Coordinator
DA: District Administrator
SC: School Test Coordinator
TA: Test Administrator
MI: Measurement Incorporated
OSPI: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
AIR: American Institutes for Research
WCAP Portal:
Washington Comprehensive Assessment Program
TIDE: Test Information Distribution Engine
TDS: Test Delivery System
DEI: Data Entry Interface
ARMS: Assessment Reporting Management System
TCM: Test Coordinators Manual
TAM: Test Administration Manual
DFA: Directions for Administration
GTSA: Guidelines on Tools, Supports and Accommodations
User Guides
This table lists acronyms and definitions used throughout this PowerPoint.

3. ELPA21 Important Dates Important ELPA21 Administration Activities Date
Materials arrived in district
1/16/2018
Additional order window opened for districts with first material drop date
1/19/2018
Open of the Annual ELPA21 summative administration
2/1/2018
Close of the ELPA21 summative administration
3/30/2018
Last day to return summative ELPA21 materials
4/6/2018
Last day to submit District Administration and Security Reports
The summative ELPA21 administration starts on February 1, 2018.
When paper testing it is important that districts/schools adhere to the state mandated paper testing schedule, this includes all testing with accommodated forms. There will be no extensions to the paper testing window.
If a school experiences conflicts with a testing schedule, or when a special unavoidable circumstance limits a student’s ability to be assessed during the state mandated schedule, a Modified Testing Schedule form may be submitted by the DC to the OSPI State Test Coordinator. Requests are submitted through the Assessment Reporting Management System (ARMS). All requests will be reviewed and notification of results will be provided to the DC.

4. Handling Defective/Damaged Booklets
When testing is complete, identify any damaged or biohazard materials.
SC Will:
document test booklet security barcode on roster
provide TA with new booklet
verify completeness of transcriptions
document incident on front cover of test booklet
complete a Test Material Variance form
return damaged booklet with non-scorable materials
return test booklet with transcription in scorable materials
call MI Helpdesk to report biohazard material
Proper reporting of biohazard booklets prevents security reports from being generated.
The SC should follow the guidelines below for processing of damaged and biohazard materials:
Document the damaged or biohazard test booklet security bar code number on the roster and provide a new test booklet to the TA.
Verify transcription of student responses from biohazard test booklets into a clean test booklet, when possible.
The DC is responsible for:
Processing damaged or biohazard test booklets by complete a Test Material Variance form and fax information to the OSPI Assessment Operations office at
Biohazard booklets not being returned to Measurement Incorporated (MI). Follow policy outlined in the PIRG on secure handling and destruction of biohazard materials.
Ensuring that damaged booklets are returned to MI. Place a rubber band around any damaged booklets or slide them into a large clear plastic bag.
DC Will Not:
return biohazard materials to MI. Follow district policy on documenting and securely destroying

5. ELPA21 Assessment Materials
Secure Materials
Non-Secure Materials
Online Assessments— Grades K, 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12
Test Administration Manual (TAM)
Paper Test Booklets—Standard Print Grades K, 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12
User Guides: Data Entry Interface, ORS, TIDE, GTSA
Paper Writing Supplement: Grades K & 1
Technology Skills Checklist
Audio Listening CDs
Test Administration Time Chart
Directions for Administration (DFA) for K- 1 writing supplement & large print
Scratch Paper Log
Tool Button Sheet
All non-secure materials are available on the WCAP portal.

6. Responsibilities for Material Return
Role
Responsibility TA
Prior to excusing students who have completed testing, account for all testing materials.
Promptly return all tests and ancillary materials to the SC.
Enter required student responses into the Data Entry Interface (DEI). SC
Follow your Test Security and Building Plan for material receipt, storage, and return of school testing materials to DC.
Verify correct placement of student pre-ID labels.
Process ancillary papers, according to state and district policy. DC
Account for all test materials. Investigate and report missing materials using a Testing Incident Report. Note any missing materials on your District Administration and Security Report.
Preschedule material pick up date no later than 5 business days at completion of each school test administration. Materials must be ready by 8 a.m.
Retain the 15 digit tracking number on the bottom of the label for tracking purposes.
Prior to excusing students from the testing session, TAs must:
Collect and account for all test materials passed out to each student in support of the test session.
Promptly return all testing materials to the SCs according to the Test Security and Building Plan.
After receiving materials from each TA, SCs:
Ensure that all materials checked out to the TAs have been returned. It is important to immediately inventory materials as they are collected so that a missing booklet can be immediately noted and retrieved. The roster can be used in support of this collection.
Make sure that all ancillary papers used during the testing session are removed from the inside front cover of the test booklets. Ancillary papers will not be scored and may damage the scanners. Ancillary materials must be securely destroyed.
Verify placement of Do Not Score and pre-ID student labels on the covers of test booklets. This is critical to ensure that MI processes booklets appropriately.
To finalize materials processing, DCs:
Verify that all secure test materials have been collected and accounted for prior to returning materials to MI.
Document any missing materials by completing a Testing Incident Form and add a note on District Administration and Security Report.
Are responsible for scheduling their own pickup date for winter and spring administrations. Return shipments must be scheduled no later than 5 business days at completion of each school test administration. If testing to the end of the window on February 2, you will return materials no later than February 9, Materials must be ready for pickup by 8 a.m. on your prescheduled date.
Be advised that the driver who comes to pick up your materials may not be the same driver that normally comes.
The return kit includes pre-printed ground return labels to attach to each box being shipped. These labels do not have a tab to tear off like the labels that were used in past administrations.
Please make sure your materials have been packed as described in this training.
Be sure to write down the tracking number (excluding the number in parenthesis, this will be a 15-digit number) from the bottom of the label so you will be able to track your shipment online at or by calling
Districts who have completed testing and would like to return materials early can call the MI Helpdesk for additional instructions.

7. Data Entry Interface (DEI)
Student responses to multiple choice questions must be transcribed into DEI.
Speaking responses must be recorded into DEI during testing.
Only writing responses will be scanned for scoring.
All Writing constructed responses must be transcribed into a standard print test booklet by the TA.
A pre-ID label must be affixed to the front cover of all test booklets that contain student responses.
Student responses to multiple choice questions must be transcribed into DEI.
If student responses are not transcribed into DEI they cannot be scored.
All Writing constructed responses must be transcribed into a standard print test booklet by the Test Administrator.
If writing responses from large print test booklets are not transcribed into a standard test booklet they cannot be scored.
Only writing responses will be scanned for scoring.
Speaking responses must be recorded into DEI during testing, or scored locally and entered into DEI.
A pre-ID label must be affixed to the front cover of all regular print test booklets that contain scorable student responses.

8. Packaging Test Materials for Return Shipment
Processing Materials
Separate and remove all ancillary papers and securely destroy.
Separate scorable from non-scorable materials.
Organize scorable test booklets by content and grade.
Pack all scorable test booklets securely in boxes they arrived in and affix a green scorable label to the tops of all scorable boxes.
Record the number of each scorable box and the total number of scorable boxes on the labels (1 of __, 2 of __, etc.).
Document the ranges of serial numbers in each box of return materials for tracking purposes.
Package testing materials securely in sturdy boxes and affix a red non-scorable label.
During this final test material processing stage it is important to account for materials to ensure that each test booklet has been returned. This includes large print, Braille, and foreign language CDs.
When sorting materials, verify that:
All ancillary papers have been removed from the inside front cover of test booklets. Ancillary papers must be securely destroyed.
Sort scorable and non-scorable test booklets into separate stacks.
To process scorable test booklets:
Sort by content area, then grade.
Verify that each scorable test booklet has an AIR student pre-ID label applied to the front cover, in the designated area. Test booklets with hand written information will not be processed. If needed, print a label from TIDE and apply to the test booklet prior to returning to MI.
All materials identified to be scored, must be returned under the green (scorable) labels.
To process non-scorable test booklets you should:
Pack all non-scorable materials securely into the return shipping box. There is no special sort required for non-secure materials.
All materials identified as unused or that should not be scored, must be returned under the red (non- scorable) labels. This includes large print, Braille test booklets, and foreign language CDs.

9. Return to Scoring Contractor
The following materials are secure and must be returned to MI immediately after testing concludes:
Test Booklets
Answer Booklets
Kindergarten Writing Supplement
Accommodated Test Forms
Audio Listening CDs
Return all used and unused regular print test booklets securely in boxes.
Pack all scorable materials in the boxes that they arrived in, if they are not available pack in sturdy boxes capable of holding pounds and affix a green scorable label to the top of each box.
Pack all non-scorable materials (used and unused large print and braille test booklets, DFAs, and Audio CDs) in sturdy boxes and affix a red non-scorable label to the top of each box.
Security Reports will be generated and sent to districts missing any materials listed above.
Note: ELPA Secure Materials Must Be Returned to MI, Do Not Destroy.

10. Preparing Boxes for Material Return
Districts are responsible for scheduling their own pick-up date, no later than 5 business days after each schools test administration. All return shipments must be scheduled for pick-up no later than April 6, 2018.
Return materials in the boxes that the test materials arrived in. Use cushioning materials, if needed, to keep materials secure.
Use only Spring 2018 Return Shipping Labels.
Be sure to retain your tracking number (15-digit number, no parenthesis) from the bottom of the Return Shipping Label.
To report damaged or missing test materials contact the MI Help Desk:
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For the ELPA21 administration, DCs are responsible for prescheduling a material pick-up date. Return shipments must be scheduled for pick-up no later than 5 business days at completions of each schools test administration. If testing until the end of the window, the last date available for request of return is April 6, 2018.
To ensure that test material boxes are prepared for FedEx pickup, you will need to:
Use MI shipping boxes that your materials arrived in. If additional boxes are needed, district boxes may be used if they are of equal or greater strength. Copier paper boxes and boxes used for food transportation should not be used for return of test materials.
Use cushioning materials, if needed, to keep materials from shifting during shipment.
Remove or black out any old shipping labels, including the original shipping barcode, when packaging materials for return.
Seal boxes securely with shipping tape.
Use only the approved Winter 2018 Return Shipping labels provided to guarantee that your boxes can be accurately tracked when you ship them to MI. The return kit includes pre-printed ground return labels to attach to each box being shipped.
Affix the FedEx ground return label directly on top of the original address label.
Print the district name and address in the space provided on the return label.
Important Reminders:
Materials identified as missing or that have not been returned by the pick-up date will be identified by MI and provided to the state through a security report. If materials are identified as missing in your district, you will be contacted by the State Test Coordinator. An investigation will need to be conducted and findings reported back to the state.
Please share with your team that late return of materials impacts school and district results. In addition, the late return of materials brings into questions the security of test content and authenticity of student score results, which could result in the invalidation of student test scores.
DCs or DAs may contact the MI Help Desk if there are any problems packaging or returning test materials. For additional shipping labels or information regarding early return of test materials, contact the MI Help Desk, or

11. Non-Secure Ancillary and RS Materials
The following materials should not be returned to MI:
TAM: At the end of administration, recycle.
TCM: At the end of administration, recycle.
Scratch/graph paper should be destroyed according to district policy.
Unused student Pre-ID Labels should be destroyed according to district policy to ensure the confidentiality of student information.
Unused Return Shipping Labels may be recycled after all materials have been returned to the contractor. Do not use for future administrations.
Some testing materials are considered non-secure and should not be returned to MI.
The ELPA21 TAM and TCM are non-secure, and should be recycled at the end of the test administration.
Student pre-ID labels contain confidential student information and must be securely recycled/destroyed, according to your TSBP.
Tool button tip sheets are non-secure and should be recycled.
Return Shipping Labels may be recycled. Do not reuse for later administrations.

12. OSPI State Testing Web Site
State Testing and Timelines Schedules:
District Test Coordinator Contact Information:
Test Administration Laws and Guidelines:
This slide provides resources located on the OSPI web site in support of the ELPA21 administration.

13. Customer Support Question Type Before Calling, Resolve Locally by:
Contact Support
General Test Information
Visit the WCAP portal and review your WAW newsletters.
Operations
, or
Missing Materials
Complete a Test Material Variance Form within ARMS
MI Help Desk
, or
Data, Pre-ID, and Report Card
For data, student records and accountability refer to the SRMAAG. For TIDE issues refer to the TIDE Guide.
Assessment Analysts
Accommodations
Refer to the GTSA.
Select Assessment Office
Graduation Alternatives
Visit the Graduation Alternatives website.
DCs and trained DAs are the point of contact between the district and the state. DCs and trained DAs will contact OSPI, when necessary. OSPI will refer all school staff questions back to the DC and DAs for support. This will ensure that you receive the most up to date information including school district procedures and policies.

14. Revision Log
Updates to the Module after March 2, 2018 are noted below.
Section
Slide
Description of Change
Revision Date
If updates are needed throughout the school year, they will be outlined on this revision log and communicated in the WAW newsletter.