Ensures that testing sites are free of interruptions during test administration (e.g., intercom messages, visitors, wandering students). Designates a School Test Coordinator to coordinate the testing program. Assigns personnel to serve as Examiners and Proctors. Arranges appropriate schedules for teachers who will be Proctors and Examiners and for those who will be teaching other students not involved in testing. Informs students and parents/guardians about the purpose of testing, dates and times for testing, and expected dates for return of test results (see Test Preparation section). Creates an atmosphere in which all staff members know that their cooperation is needed and expected for successful test administration. Advises School Test Coordinator, Examiners, and Proctors if emergency situations arise. Monitors the administration of tests. Supervises all testing activities to ensure strict test security. Maintains test materials in a secure location, with restricted access. Notifies System Test Coordinator of testing irregularities and provides explanation of circumstances. Ensures that local calendars are planned so that all tests are administered according to the state and system published testing calendar. The state calendar provides testing dates for the current and following academic years. Monitors test preparation activities to ensure that secure testing materials are not misused. Verifies all special education teachers have been trained to administer the GAA. Verifies all ESOL teachers have been trained to administer the ACCESS. Verifies all kindergarten teachers have been trained to administer the GKIDS. Validates the content and procedures of portfolios by signing the GAA students’ validation form. Reviews and returns the to the System Test Coordinator Principal’s Certification Form after each administration. School Test Coordinator Receives test materials from System Test Coordinator and verifies numbers received. Determines the number of test booklets to be assigned to each testing site and accounts for material distribution and return. Prepares all testing sites. Assists Principal in assigning Examiner(s). Assigns Proctors appropriately in accordance with state guidelines. Accounts for the security of all test materials during the time the materials are in the building. Ensures all materials are stored in a secure, locked location with restricted access. Confirms access is restricted by accounting for keys. Conducts orientation and training sessions for Examiners and Proctors. Adheres to system testing schedule. Distributes test materials to and collects from each Examiner on the testing days.
Ensures that testing sites are free of interruptions during test administration (e.g., intercom messages, visitors, wandering students). Designates a School Test Coordinator to coordinate the testing program. Assigns personnel to serve as Examiners and Proctors. Arranges appropriate schedules for teachers who will be Proctors and Examiners and for those who will be teaching other students not involved in testing. Informs students and parents/guardians about the purpose of testing, dates and times for testing, and expected dates for return of test results (see Test Preparation section). Creates an atmosphere in which all staff members know that their cooperation is needed and expected for successful test administration. Advises School Test Coordinator, Examiners, and Proctors if emergency situations arise. Monitors the administration of tests. Supervises all testing activities to ensure strict test security. Maintains test materials in a secure location, with restricted access. Notifies System Test Coordinator of testing irregularities and provides explanation of circumstances. Ensures that local calendars are planned so that all tests are administered according to the state and system published testing calendar. The state calendar provides testing dates for the current and following academic years. Monitors test preparation activities to ensure that secure testing materials are not misused. Verifies all special education teachers have been trained to administer the GAA. Verifies all ESOL teachers have been trained to administer the ACCESS. Verifies all kindergarten teachers have been trained to administer the GKIDS. Validates the content and procedures of students’ portfolios by signing the GAA validation form. Reviews and returns the Principal’s Certification Form to the System Test Coordinator after each administration. School Test Coordinator Receives test materials from System Test Coordinator and verifies numbers received. Determines the number of test booklets to be assigned to each testing site and accounts for material distribution and return. Prepares all testing sites. Assists Principal in assigning Examiner(s). Assigns Proctors appropriately in accordance with state guidelines. Accounts for the security of all test materials during the time the materials are in the building. Ensures all materials are stored in a secure, locked location with restricted access. Confirms access is restricted by accounting for keys. Conducts orientation and training sessions for Examiners and Proctors. Adheres to system testing schedule. Distributes test materials to and collects from each Examiner on the testing days.
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