b. The superintendent, or a designee who has been authorized to be the identified official with authority by the school board, pre- authorizes staff access for applicable Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) secure systems.
d. Read and complete the Assurance of Test Security and Non- Disclosure.
Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) audits during testing. g. Ensure student information is current and accurate.
Editing in the Test Web Edit System (WES).
b. Read and complete the Assurance of Test Security and Non- Disclosure.
d. Review with all staff the Assurance of Test Security and Non- Disclosure and their responsibilities thereunder.
g. Prepare testing conditions, including user access to service provider websites, preparing readiness for online testing, preparing a plan for tracking which students test on which computers or devices, ensure accommodations are indicated as necessary, providing students with opportunity to become familiar with test format, item types, and tools prior to test administration; establishing process for inventorying and distributing secure test materials where necessary; preparing procedures for expected and unexpected situations occurring during testing; planning for addressing technical issues while testing; identify staff who will enter student responses from paper accommodated test materials and scores from MTAS administration online.
h. Train school assessment coordinators, test monitors, MTAS test administrators, and ACCESS (test for English language learners) and Alternate ACCESS test administrators.
(2) Verify staff complete any and all test-specific training.
2. Responsibilities on testing day(s).
c. Read and complete the Assurance of Test Security and Non- Disclosure.
test administrators so they can become familiar with the script and prepare for test administration.
1. Ensure that district is prepared for online test administration and provide technical support to district staff.
2. Acquire all necessary user identifications and passwords.
3. Read and complete the Assurance of Test Security and Non-Disclosure.
5. Attend district training and any service provider technology training.
6. Review, use, and be familiar with all service provider technical documentation.
7. Prepare computers and devices for online testing.
support/troubleshooting during test administration and contact service provider help desks as needed.
a. Read and complete the Assurance of Test Security and Non- Disclosure.
2. Responsibilities on testing day(s). a. Before test.
(1) Receive and maintain security of test materials. (2) Verify that all test materials are received.
(5) Assign numbered test books to individual students. (6) Complete information as directed.
(7) Record extra test materials. b. During test.
or using the correct grade-level and tier test booklet for students with paper accommodated test materials.
(10) Report any possible security breaches as soon as possible. c. After test.
(2) Collect all materials and keep secure after each session.
Upon completion return to the school assessment coordinator.
materials and the school's plan for keeping test materials secure.
2. Responsibility on testing day(s). a. Before the test.
school assessment coordinator, if necessary, and responding to emergency and unusual circumstances.
(1) Keep materials secure. (2) Return all materials.
4. Availability of the online Test Security Tip Line on the MDE website for reporting suspected incidents of cheating or other improper or unethical behavior.
1. Availability of the online Test Security Tip Line on the MDE website for reporting suspected incidents of cheating or other improper or unethical behavior.
2. Other contact information and options for reporting security concerns.
1. Signed Assurance of Test Security and Non-Disclosure forms must be maintained for two years after the end of the academic year in which the testing took place.
2. School district security checklists provided in the test materials shipment must be maintained for two years after the end of the academic school year in which testing took place.
3. School security checklists provided in the test materials shipment must be maintained for two years after the end of the academic school year in which testing took place.
4. Test Monitor Test Materials Security Checklist provided for each group of students assigned to a test monitor must be maintained for two years after the end of the academic school year in which testing took place.
5. ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Packing List and Security Checklist provided in the test materials shipment must be maintained for two years after the end of the academic school year in which testing took place.
6. Documentation of school district staff training on test administration and test security must be maintained for two years after the end of the academic school year in which testing took place.
7. Test Security Notification must be maintained for two years after the end of the academic school year in which testing took place.
8. Test Administration Report must be maintained for one year after the end of the academic school year in which testing took place.
9. Record of staff trainings and test-specific trainings must be maintained for one year after the end of the academic year in which testing took place.