1. T EST A DMINISTRATOR T RAINING (R EQUIRED FOR DTC S, STC S, AND TA S ) May 2013

2.  Understand the roles and responsibilities of test administrators  Understand how to use valid test administration practices  Learn where to find test administration resources and tools  Be aware of what’s new this year in the statewide assessment system 2 Test Administrators Big Picture Objectives

3. Training will cover the following topics :  TA Training Overview  Accommodations  Test Security  Administering the Kindergarten Assessment Test Administrators Training Overview

4.  Before testing:  Provide students with an opportunity to become familiar with the test format and procedures  Review student IEPs or education plans to identify appropriate test formats and accommodations  Review Test Administration Manual 4 Test Administrators TA Roles and Responsibilities  During testing:  Ensure that students receive the appropriate test Enforce test environment requirements

5.  Supervision at all times by a trained TA  Quiet environment void of distractions  Only allowable resources made available to students upon request  Limited interaction with students  Read student directions  Administer accommodations appropriately  No coaching 5 Test Administrators Test Environment Requirements

6.  Kindergarten Assessment added to Oregon’s Statewide Assessment System  New Appendix L for Kindergarten Assessment  ODE will post the final 2013-14 Test Administration Manual by August 1, 2013. 6 Test Administrators What’s new ?

7. ODE has identified the following practices as standard testing conditions available for all students:  Dividing testing into several testing events, including providing students with extended time or frequent breaks as needed.  Reading or rereading student directions to students. 7 Test Administrators What’s new ?

8. Do’s  TAs must:  Read the Test Administration Manual  Receive annual test administration and security training, and  Sign an Assurance of Test Security form before administering state tests. 8 Test Administrators Do’s and Don’ts

9. 9 Test Administrators Do’s and Don’ts, cont’d Do’s  TAs may only provide students with allowable resources listed by content area in the Test Administration Manual.  TAs must read verbatim the student directions provided in the Assessor Materials of the Kindergarten Assessment.

10. Don’ts  TAs may not allow untrained aides, volunteers, or substitutes to assist with test administration.  TAs may not coach students (including requiring students to show their work).  Students may not access non-allowable resources such as textbooks, class notes, or cell phones during testing.  Students may not talk to or help other students during testing. 10 Test Administrators Do’s and Don’ts, cont’d

11.  TA reviews the Test Administration Manual before testing, focusing on test security and allowable resources and accommodations.  TA seeks clarification from STC on any rules that are unclear before administering tests  TA reads student directions verbatim and ensure proper testing conditions.  TA makes available but does not require students to use allowable resources. 11 Test Administrators Promising Practices

12.  TAs must receive training each year  TAs enforce valid test environment for students  When in doubt about a particular testing practice, before testing begins:  Check the Manual  Check your training notes  Ask your School Test Coordinator  If all else fails, assume the answer is “no” 12 Test Administrators In a Nutshell

13.  Test Administration Manual  Accommodations Manual http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=487  Best Practices Guide  Promising Testing Practices 13 http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/tam http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=2444 http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/tam Test Administrators Test Administration Resources

14.  What 3 things must a test administrator do before administering a state test?  What are some examples of assistance to students that are not allowed?  What are some methods we can use to reduce test improprieties? 14 Test Administrators Acorns for Storage