1. Georgia Milestones Spring 2019 School Test Coordinator Training
Developed by the Georgia Department of Education
This presentation is meant to work in coordination with district training.

2. Georgia Milestones Comprehensive summative assessment pro​gram
Measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

3. Participants EOG Students to be Tested Makeup Testing Retest
Testing includes all students enrolled in grades 3 through 8, except for those participating in the GAA 2.0.
Advanced middle school students enrolled in an EOC MUST take the required EOC assessment.
Those middle school students enrolled in an ELA, mathematics, or science EOC course must not take the corresponding grade-level EOG.
Makeup Testing
Make-up tests must be given within the system’s scheduled local administration window; the last day of the local window should be scheduled as a makeup day.
For Grades 3, 5, or 8 – a new student who has not tested should participate in the EOG content assessment(s) for that grade level for locally required promotion/retention rules, if the state window is still open.
Retest
Students who are not on Grade Level for Reading in Grades 3,5,8
Students who score in the Beginning Learner achievement level in mathematics in Grades 5,8
Promotion/Retention rules based on Georgia Milestones results are determined locally.
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4. Participants EOC Enrolled in EOC Courses
Students enrolled in any of the EOC Courses: Ninth Grade Literature and Composition, American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Coordinate Algebra, Geometry, Analytic Geometry, Biology, Physical Science, United States History, and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise.
Counts as 20% of grade.
Includes: Students with Disabilities (SWD) and English Learners (EL)
Enrolled in Specified Courses/Programs
AP/IB Course enrollees in EOC associated courses
Dual Enrollment students (See Dual Enrollment Slide)
GaVS (Tag GaVS students under Testing Codes in eDIRECT)
Credit Recovery
Validation of Credit
Transfer students from home school, non-accredited entities
Students concurrently enrolled in a GA public school and a private school or non-traditional entity
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5. Required of All Students
Participants EOC
Dual Enrollment/Move On When Ready (MOWR) EOC Exemptions
Required of All Students
Allowed Exemption
Ninth Grade Literature & Composition
American Literature & Composition
Coordinate Algebra/Algebra I
Physical Science
Analytic Geometry/Geometry
US History
Biology
Economics
For applicable dual enrollment courses*,
students earning an A (90-100) shall count as “Distinguished Learners,”
students earning a B (80-89) shall count as “Proficient Learners,”
students earning a C (70-79) shall count as “Proficient Learners,” and
students earning less than a C (70) shall count as “Beginning Learners” in CCRPI indicators that utilize achievement levels.
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6. Key Dates EOG EOC Key Dates 2018-2019 Year Round Practice Test
Ends 4/30
Secure practice Test With Response Transmission
3/6
Availability of DRC eDIRECT for spring test session creation, etc.
10 working days in advance of local testing window
Spring materials deliveries begin
4/8-5/17
4/22-5/31
Spring Testing Window
5/13-7/19
6/17-7/19
Summer EOG Retest and EOC Summer Main Window
3/25
4/8
Spring Additional Materials Ordering
4/22
5/20
Availability of DRC eDIRECT for summer test session creation, etc.
6/3
Summer Additional Materials Ordering
Based on additional materials order date
Summer paper materials delivery begin
6/21
7/10
Spring Final reports Electronic Summary Reports
6/26
7/12
Spring Electronic ISRs and Class Rosters
7/19
7/30
Spring Paper reports delivered no later than…
8/7
Summer Final reports - ISRs, Class Rosters, Summary Reports (EOC Only) posted to eDIRECT
8/21
Summer Paper reports delivered no later than…
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7. School Test Coordinator Responsibilities & Activities Before Testing
Become familiar with all testing procedures by reading this Test Administration Manual.
Attend all training sessions on the technical and administrative aspects of the Georgia Milestones assessments, and make sure that Examiners attend the sessions pertinent to their administrative function.
Supervise the secure storage area for all online Georgia Milestones assessment materials.
Add or edit student information in eDIRECT Student Management as necessary.
Assign students to test sessions and, as needed, assign accommodations prior to printing Test Tickets.
Supervise the preparation of the testing room(s), making sure there is at least one computer for every participating student and workstations are arranged to prevent cheating.
Assist the Technology Coordinator in preparing workstations for testing (installing test client software and downloading test content).
Complete the Secure Practice Test with Response Transmission prior to the operational window to ensure that all components of the system are configured and operating correctly.
Distribute the Student Test Roster and student Test Tickets to Examiners on the day of testing.
Ensure that there are enough working headphones for students who require a read-aloud accommodation for the online Georgia Milestones assessments.
School Test Coordinator Responsibilities & Activities Before Testing

8. Test Administration Manual
Read each manual that pertains to the test being administered prior to the day of testing.
Read each manual early so that ample time is available to ask the STC all questions that arise.  

9. Testing Environment – Setup
Space and/or dividers between computers
Cover instructional materials
INSIGHT software on devices
Enough power to testing devices

10. Testing Environment – Materials
Clock
Pencils
Blank scratch paper
Graph paper for EOC math
Calculators (if needed)
“Testing – Do Not Disturb” sign
“No Electronic Devices” sign
Test Administration Manual
Student Test Roster
Test Tickets
List of accommodations
Testing Device
Mouse (if needed)
Headsets for read aloud (if needed)
It is your responsibility to know what you should expect to receive for the student(s) you are responsible for testing.

11. Scratch Paper English Language Arts
Allowed in all Sections: Section 1 – start with two sheets Sections 2 and 3 – start with one sheet
Mathematics
Allowed in both Sections – start with two sheets
EOC – ¼” graph paper may be provided FOR EOC MATHEMATICS ONLY Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx
Science
Allowed in both Sections – start with one sheet
Social Studies
Follow instructions in the test administration manuals regarding the distribution and return of scratch paper.
Students can request additional scratch paper.
**Once Scratch Paper is used, it is considered secure testing material**
**Student Test Tickets can be used as the first sheet of scratch paper**
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12. Calculators Content Area Grade Level/Course Type of Calculator
Mathematics
Grades 3-5
Not Allowed
Grade 6
Basic1
Grades 7 and 8
Basic1 or Scientific
Coordinate Algebra
Scientific or Graphing
Analytic Geometry
Algebra I
Geometry
Science
Physical Science
Social Studies
Economics
Calculators are not permitted on Section 1, Part A, of each mathematics test in grades 6–8 and high school. Calculators are not permitted at all in grades 3–5 mathematics.
Clear text from calculator before and after testing.
It is required School Test Coordinators, and Test Examiners, confirm prior to testing and immediately after testing (before dismissing students) that all graphing calculators are cleared of any stored text.

13. Calculators
Basic Calculator
Scientific Calculator
Graphing Calculator

14. Georgia Milestones Test Construction
Content Area and Number of Sections
Selected
Response
Constructed Response
(2 points)
Extended Constructed Response
(4 points)
Extended Writing Response
(7 points)
Technology Enhanced
(Evidence Based/Multiple Part Items)
English Language Arts (ELA) (3 sections) 
Mathematics (2 sections)
Science (2 sections)
Social Studies (2 sections) 14

15. Minimum Time Per Section(s) Maximum Time Per Section(s)
Administration Times
Content Area/Course
Test Section(s)
Minimum Time Per Section(s)
Maximum Time Per Section(s)
English Language Arts 1 70 90
2 and 3 60 85
Mathematics
1 and 2
Science 45
Social Studies
Note: These maximum time limits do not apply to those students who receive the extended time accommodation.

16. Test Tickets and Student Roster
Check
Test Subject
Test Section 
Student Name
GTID
Test Session
Accommodations
Test Tickets will print one to a page, and Each Test Ticket contains the student’s username and password for the test session. Note that the student will have a separate Test Ticket for each section of the test.
Accommodation
TTS
Text-To-Speech
TTS-C
Text-To-Speech Conditional (with passages) CC
Color Chooser CT
Contrasting Text
MSK
Masking
VSL
Video Sign Language
If a student receives an accommodation, it will be noted here
To avoid a student testing under another student’s GTID, you must :
Have students verify their name and test name are correct and sign the ticket next to their name.
If a change is made to a student record (e.g. adding an accommodation), create a new test ticket for that student, which will have a new login/password.

17. Are Students Ready? Orient students to testing via an online platform:
Experience Online Testing Georgia:
Secure Practice Tests in INSIGHT

18. Are Students Ready? Format of the test Testing tools
Time and date of test
Different item types
Online calculators
Cut, copy, paste, undo, redo
Online reference Documents
Accommodations
Familiarity with device for testing
Closing out the test

19. ELA Section 1 Online Item 4, 2 point Constructed Response
The left side of the screen with the ELA Passage and the right side of the screen with the test items and Writing Task function independently.
Students can refer to either passage or Writing Task while typing a response.
New writing tools
Undo, Redo, Cut, Copy, and Paste
Included in Secure Practice Tests and Experience Online Testing Georgia
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20. The Extended Writing Task is displayed on right side of the screen.
ELA Section 1 Item 5
The Extended Writing Task is displayed on right side of the screen.
Click “Enlarge” to see the Writer’s Checklist.
Scroll down on right to view the student response section.
Turning pages requires clicking on the left or right side of the ELA Passage
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21. Mathematics Section 1, Part A
The Test Administration Manual will identify the item numbers that comprise the Section 1, Part A.
The section is preceded by instructions indicating that calculator use is not allowed in this section.
At the end of the section, the student will be stopped before proceeding to the calculator use section.
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22. Transition to Section 1, Part B
Mathematics
Transition to Section 1, Part B
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23. New Item Types New for Spring 2019
New for : Two new types of technology-enhanced items will be field- tested.
Graphing (mathematics)
Allows students to graph and label points and lines and shade regions
Allows students to demonstrate depth of understanding and ability through performance on math tasks
Drag and drop (mathematics, science, social studies)
Response choices (such as numbers, words, or phrases) can be moved and placed in another location (such as a chart or map)
Allows students to demonstrate depth of understanding by identifying, classifying, comparing, or organizing information
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24. Assessment Accommodations
In the Student Assessment Handbook
Accommodations Information
Where to Find it:
Assessing Special Populations
Pages 81-99
Students with Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Students with IEPs)
Page 81-83
Accommodation Guidelines for Students with Disabilities
Types of Accommodations
Standard Accommodations and Conditional Accommodations
Page 83-86
Scribing Procedures
Page 86-88
Allowable Accommodations Chart for Students with Disabilities
Eligibility Guidelines and Guidance for Conditional Accommodations
Page 89-90
Testing Codes for Students with Disabilities and EL Students
Pages 92-93
Participation of English Learners (EL) in State Assessments
Pages 93-97
Allowable Accommodations Chart for English Learners
Pages 98
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25. Assessment Accommodations
Conditional Accommodations
Standard Accommodation
Universal Test Design
Standard Accommodations: Provide access to the assessment without altering the construct measured by the assessment.
Conditional Accommodations: Provide access for students with more severe disabilities who would not be able to access the assessment without such assistance.
Special Accommodations
Link to Accommodations Manual
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26. Conditional Accommodations
These accommodations were never intended to be available for all students
The guidance is designed to protect the accommodations for students who truly require them
Anytime an accommodation is considered it is important to reflect what the test is designed to measure
The goal is meaningful (i.e., valid) measurement of student achievement
It is important to consider the long-term effects of inappropriate accommodation use
Accommodations should foster independence, not dependence
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27. Universal Tools – All Students
ICON
CONTENT AREA
Periodic Table
EOG and EOC Science
Reference/Formula Sheet
EOG and EOC Math, EOC Science
Highlighter
ALL
Sticky Note
Flag
Line Guide
Online Calculator 
Grades 6–8 and EOC Mathematics; EOC Science; EOC Economics
Graphing Tool 
EOC Mathematics only
Cross-off Tool
Magnifier

28. Georgia Milestones Online Testing
Accommodations in the Online Environment 
Accommodations
Georgia Milestones Online Testing
3. Small Group
7. Individual or study carrel
Small Group (and Individual) administrations are sometimes not needed with an online administration with headset. 
10. Large Print
Available to all students through 1.5 and 2 times zoom. All test items are scalable so a larger monitor will increase the test size also. 
19. Use of highlighter
Available to all online students with the highlighter tool. (not available for paper test takers)
22. Audio amplification devices or noise buffer/listening devices
Available to all read-aloud students through the headset volume. 
24. Technology applications such as Brailler, word processor, or other communications device with all grammar and spell check devices disabled
Word processor is available to all students.
25. Student marks in the test booklet.
Available to all students since the test item and answer choices are on the same page. 
36. Extended time
Small Group (and Individual) administrations are sometimes not needed for extended time students with an online administration.
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29. Accommodations Large text and graphics
INSIGHT uses Scalable Vector Graphics
Allows for students to use many sizes of monitors, including larger monitors
No distortion of the content
The Magnifier Tool increases the size of selected items 1.5x or 2x the standard size.

30. Accommodations Online Audio
Pre-recorded computer voice.
Audio plays automatically for each page.
Can be restarted for the whole page or at Start Points.
Each passage contains at least one Start Point per page

31. Accommodations Text and Background Colors
Contrasting Background and Text Color Options
Background Color Options

32. Accommodations Video Sign Language

33. Accommodations in eDIRECT
Step 1: Activate/Assign Accommodation Prior to Student Login
Activate Accommodation and Form Prior to Student Use
IMPORTANT -- Be sure to enter accommodations before printing test tickets!
Some accommodations require specific test forms, which are assigned when students are placed into test sessions
and reassigned when accommodations are entered. If you enter accommodations after printing test tickets, be sure to
check if the password has been regenerated and reprint as needed.
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34. Accommodations in eDIRECT
Step 1: Activate/Assign Accommodation Prior to Student Login
Assign Form Prior to Login for Transcribing – No Student Interaction
IMPORTANT -- Be sure to enter accommodations before printing test tickets!
Some accommodations require specific test forms, which are assigned when students are placed into test sessions
and reassigned when accommodations are entered. If you enter accommodations after printing test tickets, be sure to check if the password has been regenerated and reprint as needed.
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35. Accommodations in eDIRECT Transcribing Paper Pencil Administrations
All responses for students requiring a paper answer document must be transcribed by GaPSC-certified and trained personnel into an online form. The transcription form is form 01.
The student must be placed into an Online Test Session and the means of test administration (Large-Print, Braille, Scribe (Transcription), etc.) should be entered prior to the scribe signing into the online form with the student’s login credentials. 
If for some reason a student’s response cannot be transcribed into an online form, contact your district’s GaDOE Assessment Specialist for guidance.
Scribe must complete the Validation Form for Transcription of Answer Documents (p. 114 of SAH)
See more details in the Test Administration Manual.
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36. Accommodations in eDIRECT
Step 2: Code the Accommodations and select basis of the Accommodation
Code Accommodation as Setting, Scheduling, Presentation, or Response
Determine basis of accommodation
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37. Accommodations in eDIRECT
Step 3: If needed, indicate Primary SRC
Enter SRC Code if it is not already assigned
Training Video and Quick Start Guide on entering Accommodations online can be found at: 
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38. Accommodations in eDIRECT Read Aloud
NOTE: If an error is caught and corrected, give the student updated test tickets BEFORE they log in to the test.

39. School Test Coordinator Responsibilities & Activities During Testing
Monitor test administration and ensure that prescribed administration procedures are followed.
Monitor students with In Progress status whose tests are locked.
Be available to answer questions and to help with technical problems during test administration

40. Launching INSIGHT Ensure INSIGHT has been launched.
Check student test tickets
Verify name and accommodations on test tickets.
Become familiar with student needs so that all accommodations are administered. Some accommodations are managed by test examiner and not INSIGHT.

41. Student Login
Students should enter login information from their test ticket.
Stagger logins for a better student experience.

42. What happens if a student gets sick?
Sickness during testing administration
Student gets sick prior to starting the test.
Upon return to school student will complete the test in its entirety and test is scored as is; does not require MyGaDOE Portal entry.
Student gets sick after having completed Section 1 but before starting Section 2.
Upon return to school, student will complete Section 2 of the test and test is coded as an irregularity; requires MyGaDOE Portal entry.
Student gets sick while testing in either Section 1 or 2.
Test scores maybe invalidated by GaDOE; requires MyGaDOE Portal entry.

43. What happens if there are network issues?
If the system shows a message about connectivity issues, contact your school technology contact.
The system will allow the student to continue testing after network issues are resolved.
Work with your test coordinator to determine if students can continue testing.

44. TAM Script
The Test Administration Manual (TAM) should be read in its entirely prior to testing. 
Additionally, all documents given to you by your school testing coordinator (i.e., accommodations guidelines) should be read prior to testing. 

45. Testing Irregularities
Examples of testing irregularities are included in the Test Administration Manuals. Examples of test irregularities include, but are not limited to:
A student becomes ill or leaves for an appointment during testing and cannot finish the test
A student leaves the test setting without an escort or monitor
A student doesn’t receive their accommodation
This may lead to an irregularity of an invalidation of test scores.
A student refuses accommodations
A student accesses an electronic device in the testing room
An adult provides inappropriate assistance to a student during testing
A student is provided with an inappropriate manipulative (e.g. calculator) during testing
An unused test ticket is missing
Note: Immediately report any irregularities to the school test coordinator.

46. Improper Student Test Activity
Viewing other student’s test
Accessing unallowable aids or materials
Previewing content
Accessing cell phone, smart watch, ebooks, tablets
Recording responses in the incorrect location
If you are unsure about cheating, allow the student to complete the test section and report to the school test coordinator.
If cheating is confirmed, test scores will be invalidated by the GaDOE.

47. Student Status Student Management Tab > Student Status
All sections of a test must be in Completed status.
The School and/or System Testing Coordinators should use the Student Status option to verify that test sections believed to be complete are not in In Progress, Locked, or Not Started status.
Sections believed to be complete but are not in Completed status can be logged into by the student and, under supervision, set to Completed status using the End Test and Submit buttons.
Training video and Quick Start Guide on Monitoring Student Progress can be found at:  Instruction-and- Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Milestones_Training.aspx. 
This option accounts for all sections of a test.
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48. Student Assessment Handbook
In the Student Assessment Handbook
Test Security Information
Where to find it
Security Breaches – Examples
Page 9
Testing Irregularities
Page 10
Security Procedures
Test Administration
Student Behavior
Page 11
Page 12
Cell Phone/Electronic Device Use
Page 13
Distribution and Storage of Secure Test Materials
Page 18
Test Security Information for School Test Coordinators/Teachers/Examiners
Pages 20-22
Roles and Responsibilities
Pages 23-30
General Assessment Administration Guidance
Pages 70-80
Accommodations Guidelines
Pages 81-99
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49. Security Hierarchy Superintendent System Test Coordinator (STC)
Principal
School Test Coordinator
Test Examiner
Student
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50. What is Active Monitoring?DO
Don’t
Actively walk around the testing room
Sit at your desk doing personal or other work
Monitor student progress
Answer test content questions
Assist students with technology
Point to test content
Check that students are in the correct test section
Review, take pictures or share test content
Check that students have the correct test ticket
Leave students or test materials unattended for any length of time
Check that students do not bring prohibited items in the testing environment (i.e., cell phones)
Allow students to have access to cell phones/other electronic devices
Do plan an activity for students to do after they finish testing (i.e., read a book)
Allow students to have access to any unauthorized materials.

51. Improper Monitoring Test examiners should never: Review test content
Review student responses
Memorize test content
Discuss test content with students, other staff members or anyone
Take photos of test content
Sharing test content through social media

52. Cell Phones
In the event an examiner confirms during testing that a student is using a device to access, retain, or share information, the examiner, must with minimal disruption: 
collect the device, 
stop testing that student, 
remove the student from the testing session, and 
notify the School Test Coordinator immediately. 
In the event such actions are suspected, but not yet confirmed, the examiner must with minimal disruption: 
allow the student to complete testing, 
notify the School Test Coordinator immediately, and 
as soon as it is appropriate, attempt to confirm if the device has been used in violation of the guidelines above. 
Simple possession of a device (including the ringing of a phone during test administration) may be addressed in keeping with the system’s code of conduct and does not require an irregularity report.

53. Students must the Submit button to complete the test.
How to Exit the Test
Students must the Submit button to complete the test. 

54. Code of Ethics for Georgia Educators
Standard 10: Testing – An educator shall administer state- mandated assessments fairly and ethically.
Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to:
committing any act that breaches Test Security; and
Compromising the integrity of the assessment.
GaPSC Ethics Division:
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55. Security Breaches and Testing Irregularities
Signs of any testing irregularity/security breach must be dealt with immediately.
Test Examiner > School Test Coordinator > Principal > System Test Coordinator > GaDOE Assessment Specialist
A SchTC or SySTC seeking guidance through standard school should reference information submitted through the MyGaDOE portal.
Identifiable student information such as social security numbers, GTID, or FTE numbers should only be sent through in the MyGaDOE Portal or through the MyGaDOE Portal Testing Irregularity Form.
GaDOE Assessment Specialists will provide an irregularity code for posting to the eDIRECT platform.
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56. Incorrect coding may result in delayed reports.
Testing Irregularities
Coding Online
When directed by GaDOE, the SysTC or designee will complete the following tasks for the affected course:
From the Student List in eDIRECT Test Set-Up, select the student to be coded.
Access the Testing Codes tab.
Select the Irregularity Status.
Select the Irregularity Code provided by GaDOE from the dropdown option.
Incorrect coding may result in delayed reports.
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57. School Test Coordinator Responsibilities & Activities After Testing
Verify that Examiners cleared the memories of all calculators.
Verify, enter, or correct SRCs, code any testing accommodations that are associated with the SRCs, and code in coordination with the System Test Coordinator any irregularities, invalidations, and participation invalidations.
Verify the return of all test materials at the end of each day of testing, and store materials in a secure storage area.
Return all specified test materials to the System Test Coordinator.
Verify transcriptions have been entered into the online test form.
Verify that there are no students with In Progress status after testing completes.
Refer to the Paper-and-Pencil Test Administration Supplement for information related to any transcribed Student Answer Documents.

58. Collecting Materials
Collect test materials from each student as they complete the test according to the directions in the Testing Administration Manual. 
Student test tickets
Scratch paper (used/unused)
Student Testing Roster
Calculator (if applicable)
The School Test Coordinator will count all test materials returned by the Test Examiner—in your presence, and verify that the counts match.
The School Test Coordinator will verify that all tests are properly submitted.

59. School Test Coordinator Training Resources
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60. Resources 
EOG and EOC resources can be retrieved from the Georgia Milestones Assessment System website. 
Georgia Milestones
EOG Resources or EOC Resources

61. EOC Resources
> EOC Resources
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62. EOG Resources
> EOG Resources
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63. QuickStart Videos and Guides Accommodations Monitor Student Progress
Test Examiner Training
Report Delivery
Student Setup
Test Sessions 
Multiple Student Upload
Test Irregularity Form
User Setup
Testing Irregularities
Student Test Tutorial
Technology-Enhanced Items
3-5, 6-8, High School
Found on the Georgia Milestones Presentations Page

64. School Test Coordinator Training
Available in SLDS under Professional Learning Opportunities in TKES
Search for School Test Coordinator
Should be utilized in conjunction with local training
Certificate presented after passing quiz.
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65. Checklist for School Test Coordinator
Important duties for Before, During, and After Testing.
Page 28 EOG TAM
Page 29 EOC TAM
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66. Test Examiner Training
Works in conjunction with district training.
Video and PowerPoint found on Training Videos page.
ulum-Instruction-and- Assessment/Assessment/Pa ges/Milestones_Training.as px

67. Questions?

68. testing.gadoe.org