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ADMINISTRATION CODE TRAINING 201
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O F F I C E O F A S S E S S M E N T A N D A C C O U N TA B I L I T Y K E N T U C K Y D E PA R T M E N T O F E D U C A T I O N
Unbridled
Learning
EXPLORE
PLAN
ACT
K-PREP (CRT/NR
T)
Alternate K-PREPACCESS
Nonacademic Indicators
EOC
CCR Assessment
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RATIONALE
1. Professional Ethics: No test preparation practice shall violate the ethical standards of the education profession. (16 KAR 1:020)
2. Education Defensibility: Activities created or implemented for the sole purpose of artificially increasing test scores that do not contribute to the student’s overall education are considered a violation.
3. Student Ownership: All assessment work shall be done entirely by the student.
Students, teachers and schools deserve to have valid and reliable test results.
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APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT PRACTICES
• Annual dedicated training time on the Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations regulations for any individuals who will potentially be involved with any component of the assessments.
• Training must occur prior to any test-related processes or test administration and shall include interaction regarding the content of the regulations.
• The need for training applies to both paper/pencil and computer-based versions of the assessments.
• It is the intent of the regulation for all administration manuals to be followed, including the reading of the scripts.
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APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT PRACTICES
• Everyone shall read and comply annually with the regulations, and sign the signature page or group training signature sheet.
• Signing either the signature page or group training signature sheet acknowledges that the signee will be held professionally accountable for his/her own actions.
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TEST SECURITY
There is an emphasis on test security not only in Kentucky, but nationwide.
Data Forensics: erasure analysis and score analysis can lead to finding inappropriate practices such as: • Cheat sheets• Test administrators leading students to answers through
gestures or verbal cues• Adults changing student answers• Student receiving help from test administrators
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TEST SECURITY• Site Visits• School site visits are conducted during testing windows.• Sites are chosen by both purposeful and random selection.• DACs are notified shortly before the arrival of KDE staff. DACs
may notify schools and attend if they so choose.• KDE staff requests specific documents such as seating charts,
testing schedules, test materials log in/out sheets, as well as to see testing and storage areas.
• Allegation Investigations• School visits• Staff and student interviews• Documentation
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TEST SECURITY
DACs, administrators and teachers are responsible for the security of assessment materials before, during and after testing.
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TEST SECURITY
Knowing concepts measured and using content standards Using KDE support materials for instruction
Х Using specific test item knowledge to prepare students for testing All persons involved with testing processes committing to
nondisclosure of informationХ Revealing test itemsХ Reviewing or reading test itemsХ Taking notes or discussing test content, concepts, etc. before,
during or after testing
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TEST SECURITY
Taking materials out of school setting for home/hospital administration
Х Removing test materials from school/district setting for purposes other than administration
Using KDE approved technology for student responsesХ Maintaining electronic versions of items or responses
Collecting and securely destroying student scratch paper, notes, drafts, etc.Х Scoring of test items or pre-writing areas
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TEST SECURITY
Visual scanning of student responses for good faith effort criteriaХ Scoring or reading responses in their entiretyХ Making results of a checklist available before the entire assessment,
including makeup testing, has been administered and materials returned to school or district staff Distributing Test Administrator Manuals prior to testing
Х Distribution of test booklets before the testing window opensХ Allowing anyone other than those administering the test to see
secure materialsХ Storing test materials in an unsecure manner (double lock required
for classroom storage)Х Leaving materials unattended outside locked storage
= ACCEPTABLE Х = NOT ACCEPTABLE
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TEST SECURITY
Distributing materials in the order as packaged Copying of alert papers by district/school administrator for the
purpose of resolving the issueХ Reproducing secure materials in any way—i.e., e-mailing, discussing,
photocopying, handwriting, posting to social network sites Accessing Internet or imaging capabilities on electronic devices with
vendor or KDE approval (i.e. EOC, nonstandard response template) Х Using electronic devices to gain a testing advantage Х Accessing Internet, wireless communication, or imaging
capabilities for any reason other than testing purposes
= ACCEPTABLE Х = NOT ACCEPTABLE
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TEST SECURITY
Deleting student nonstandard response templates from a flash drive only once at the completion of testing.
Leaving test materials in a closed bin in a locked classroom while escorting students to music class.
During a testing session allowing students access to electronic devices as each student finishes and test materials are collected.
ACCEPTABLE Yes or No
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CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Displaying instructional materials any time during the year Displaying materials without content, including periodic tables,
during testing Following specific directions in test administration manuals for
display of materialsХ Materials containing content or problem solving strategies in the
testing environment Х Providing any resources not listed in test administration manuals
Х Distributing, making available, or attaching to student workstations
any information or materials not sent with test materials or listed in
test administration manuals
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CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Basic periodic tables and motivational materials may remain posted.
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ACCEPTABLE
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CLASSROOM MATERIALS
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Materials used during direct instruction, containing content, or strategies/processes should not be displayed on classroom surfaces including walls, workstations or clothing. Classroom materials shall not provide a testing advantage to any student.
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CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Approved MaterialsDictionaries and thesauri for On-Demand Writing onlyBlank writing or graph paperBlank overlaysContent free bookmarksMaterials listed as approved in administration manuals
Unapproved MaterialsMechanical pencilsInk pensHighlightersColored pencils or markers
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CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Allowing dictionaries and thesauri (paper copy or electronic) only for on-demand writingХ Allowing dictionaries and thesauri for reading, mathematics,
science, or social studies Students having access to calculators as specified in test
administration manuals
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CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Providing in the testing environment, upon student request, materials consistent with instructional strategies to students with IEPs, 504 Plans or PSPsХ Allowing students to leave the testing room to gain access to any
resource used for accommodations Permitting electronic devices as specified in test administration
manuals (i.e. calculators) Х Permitting students to share calculators Allowing student access to non-content materials after the collection
of test materials such as books and puzzles—is determined by school/district
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CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Calculator Usage
Check assessment specific manuals for information on acceptable and prohibited calculator models.
KDE recommends that schools provide calculators for each student; however, students are allowed to use their own approved calculators. Test administrators are responsible for ensuring that communication and Internet capabilities are disabled.
Students within the same testing session may not share calculators even if test administrator clears the programs in between uses.
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CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Test administrators having access to electronic devices to contact school administrators during test sessions
Allowing student use of personal electronic devices, which meet acceptable use criteria, for test administration
Х Allowing staff or student electronic devices for personal use, except in case of emergency, during testing sessions
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CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Allowing students to use their own approved calculators instead of one provided by the school.
Using a personal cellphone to communicate with another teacher about a testing situation occurring in the classroom.
Allowing students to read library or personal books as each student finishes and test materials are collected.
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ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES
DACs and BACs shall:
• Schedule test administration• Arrange for adequate staff to administer assessment• Prepare accurate student testing rosters and seating
charts• Ensure all assessment materials are kept secure
before, during and after testing
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ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES
Words of encouragement such as “Do your best”, “Stay on task” Х Encouraging students to edit responses by giving evaluative
feedback through tone, gesture or phrases such as “You can do better.”
Х Giving evaluative statements to students or assigning grades regarding item responses
Х Assisting students in understanding or answering test items Х Coaching, editing or pointing out errors or missing answers Х Altering student answers at any time or in any manner Active monitoring by test administrator and ensured by school and district staff (circulating around the room) Monitored restroom breaks
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ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES
Appropriate size testing locations and adequate number of staff to conduct active monitoring (circulating the room) Х Testing locations that limit the ability to adequately monitor students Monitored restroom or refreshment breaks that do not impact the
integrity of the test Х Allowing students to move about the room during a testing session Х Locations that exceed reasonable seating capacity Х Leaving students alone with test materials Х Allowing students to transport test materials without supervision
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ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES
Administer test sections in the order they appear in the book—same content, same grade, same school, same time
Х Altering the order of testing to facilitate the need for calculators Principal to ensure that accommodations are provided accurately Х Providing accommodations in a manner that may interfere with or
influence other studentsFollowing time limits as specified in manuals Х Allowing students to continue working past the end of the school day Extended time to immediately follow initial session and in an
appropriate location Pre-arranging for disruptive students to test in a different location
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ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES
Schedule session to avoid lunch conflicts. If unavoidable, monitor students during entire break
Alter testing schedule due to personnel shortage needed for providing accommodationsХ Allowing more time than specified in the manuals to students
without IEPs, 504s or PSPs Modifying Alternate Assessment materials as described in manuals Utilizing makeup sessions, including altering the order if needed, for
student missing test sections Х Allowing students to work ahead into future sessions or return to prior sessions
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ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES
Students who miss or leave a test session(s)due to reasonable circumstances (e.g., illness, doctor’s appointment, family emergency), may pick up with the next item and use the remaining allotted time during a makeup session.
Students who leave a test session(s) for unwarranted circumstances (e.g. not returning after a restroom break) may not complete the test part being administered at the time he/she left.
MAKEUP SESSIONS
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ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES
Using rulers and reference sheets for classroom instruction after testing is completed, as specified in manuals
Х Altering rulers or reference sheets prior to test administration
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ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES
Pointing out items with blank responses to students while monitoring a testing session.
Indicating to a student the appropriate work area in a test booklet or student response booklet after a testing session has begun.
Scribing for two students at the same time during a single test session.
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TEST PREPARATION AND STUDENT MOTIVATION/REWARDS
• All regulations regarding curriculum, instructional time, and finance must be followed when providing test preparation activities and/or student reward and motivational activities.
• Rewards and motivational strategies related to the state-required assessment are to be consistent with those used for the larger school program.
• Teachers and other staff cannot be required to conduct test preparation/practice activities instead of regular instruction or outside the normal workday.
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TEST PREPARATION AND STUDENT MOTIVATION/REWARDS
Normal instruction to continue Х Cessation of normal instruction; order of instruction altered to
match content area tests Regular review of content as part of an on-going instructional
practice (lessons plans should reflect reviews throughout year) Х Modifying or developing a culminating review based on
information gained from secure materials Embedding test taking strategies into regular instruction
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TEST PREPARATION AND STUDENT MOTIVATION/REWARDS
Test prep courses and strategies using Kentucky’s content standardsХ Activities that simulate test administration without providing
feedback to students or results being used by teachers to enhance instruction
Х Using Extended School Services (ESS) funds for test preparation Providing instructional activities that contribute to the students’
overall learning
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TEST PREPARATION AND STUDENT MOTIVATION/REWARDS
Using results of scrimmages, content reviews, benchmark testing, etc. to guide instruction and identify areas of weakness
Visually scanning student responses during test sessions to determine disciplinary problems and requiring students to answer the item again on a separate sheet of paper which is then submitted to KDE. The rewritten response is to be marked NOT TO BE SCORED.Х Modifying the original response to an item retaken for disciplinary
purposes
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TEST PREPARATION AND STUDENT MOTIVATION/REWARDS
Visually scanning responses to determine good faith effort. The checklist may include answering all parts of the questions, legible writing, and being focused. Х Specifying particular organizers or pre-write methods for a good
faith effort checklistХ Making results or rewards based on checklists available before all
test materials are returned to the DAC or BAC Including a pre-writing requirement of the student’s choice on a
checklist
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Follow the guidelines in the Accounting Procedures for Kentucky School Activity Funds (“Redbook”)
Accepting donations from individuals, businesses, parents, or school staff for use toward incentives
Х Using school board funds, cash awards, or funds generated by students for incentives or rewards to attend school during testing window, participate in the assessment, or perform well on the state-required assessments
TEST PREPARATION AND STUDENT MOTIVATION/REWARDS
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TEST PREPARATION AND STUDENT MOTIVATION/REWARDS
Using commercially purchased test prep courses as part of instruction throughout the school year.
Letting students know they are doing satisfactory work on test responses.
Using scrimmage test results to identify student weaknesses.
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INCLUSION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
• Staff must be trained annually regarding the role, responsibilities and conditions for providing accommodations.
• Accommodations are intended to support earning valid and reliable test results. Accommodations do not automatically lead to student proficiency.
• Any violation of the Inclusion of Special Populations regulation is considered a violation of the Administration Code regulation.
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ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT
Interventions to enhance student ownership (i.e. modifying materials according to directions in test manuals)Х Altering student resultsХ Using an accommodation or assistive device that is not
part of the student’s regular instructionХ Adding, subtracting, revising or working on materials
after the completion deadline Receiving training on the Alternate Assessment components Securing storage of test materials
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REPORTING CONCERNS REGARDING ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
1. Do not reproduce test items in any way, in whole, in part or by paraphrasing.
2. Identify the error/concern by test, grade level, test form identification number, subject and item number.
Example: K-PREP, 7th grade, form 3, math, #26
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REPORTING CONCERNS REGARDING ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
3. Summarize the error/concern in general in a manner that does not jeopardize security.
4. Notify the DAC with the identifying information and summary.
No correct answer choice is provided.
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REPORTING CONCERNS REGARDING ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
E-mailing the grade level, content area and item number of an item reported to you by a student as faulty to the BAC.
Texting the grade level, content area and item number of an item reported to you by a student as faulty to the BAC and letting her/him know that other colleagues agree with you.
Writing down the grade level, content area and item number of an item reported to you by a student as faulty and personally handing it to the BAC when materials are returned after a testing session.
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TESTING ALLEGATION PROCESSBoard of Review
makes recommendation
to the Commissioner of
Education
KDE Allegations
Coordinator is notified
Findings are reported to
Board of Review
Commissioner of Education makes final
determination
KDE manages
investigation process
District receives a letter from KDE stating the actions to be taken
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ALLEGATIONSAllegation Example
Inappropriate Assistance/Intervention by Staff
Leading students to answers, making corrections to student work
Test Security (Staff) Discussing item specifics
Test Security (Student) Removing a test booklet from testing location
Out of Order (Staff) Not following test schedule
Out of Order (Student) Working in prior sections or ahead
Special Education Giving inappropriate accommodations or not providing accommodations
Student Action Using cell phones
Missing Test Booklets Misplacing or failing to collect books by test administrator
Other Giving feedback, allowing students to change answers after testing
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REVIEW OF SECURE ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS
• Local districts are not required to allow reviews of secure materials.
• Persons outside of local district employment can request to review the materials at KDE offices in Frankfort.
• KDE will permit the review based on availability of appropriate staff to supervise the review.
• Those reviewing materials will be monitored at all times and required to sign a nondisclosure form.
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REPORTING OF STUDENT DATA AND NONACADEMIC INDICATORS
• Local districts are responsible for submitting and/or correcting student data and nonacademic indicators as accurately as possible for use in public reporting.
• Submitting incorrect data for the purpose of inaccurately affecting public reports is considered a violation.
• Schools and districts shall follow KDE guidance on the release of data during the data review periods and adhere to embargoed dates.
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TRAINING SIGNATURE
By signing the signature page of the Administration Code training document or group training signature sheet, the signer acknowledges receipt of the document, participation in training, agreement to comply with the content and to be held professionally accountable.
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Office of Assessment and Accountability
Division of Support and Research
(502) 564-4394
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