Test Security
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2020-2021 Test Security Plans
• Template: School Test Security Plan (Word)
• Information for Staff (pdf)
• Nevada Whistleblower Protection (pdf)
REPORTING IRREGULARITIES in Testing
Resources for Staff Training
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--The "Primer" is required annual reading for all staff who may administer or assist in the administration of state and/or district assessments, including those who may be authorized to handle or supervise secure test materials.- FORM: Acknowledgment of Primer & Training - Staff (single page; for submitting with authenticated digital signature)
- FORM: Verification of Mandatory Staff Training - Principal (sign, submit to Assessment Support)
--By signing the acknowledgment form, personnel certify that they have (1) read the WCSD Primer document, (2) viewed the NDE training presentation (video), and provide assurance that they will (3) participate in other test security and administration training as required. School principal retains signed forms with secure test materials.
PRESENTATIONS: Use for Annual and Refresher Training
Participation log templates for refresher and other training: (retain all records of training for 3 school-years)
- Training Log Template (Word, group log)
- Training INDIVIDUAL Form (pdf, form with digital signature)
◊ Spring 2021 - Nevada CRT & NAA (test administrators, test coordinators)Prepare for administration of Nevada CRT-SBAC (Science, Summative Smarter Balanced ELA & Math) and NAA (Alternate). Read Test Administrator's Manual (TAM) and view accompanying presentation.
--ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL/K-12:• Presentation-2021 NV-CRT Training slide deck with notes (ppt)• Notetaker (pdf)--HIGH SCHOOL (9-12):• Presentation-2021 Science/NAA Training slide deck with notes (ppt)• Notetaker (pdf)*Teachers administering the NAA should have viewed the recorded presentation provided from Special Education.◊ NDE Test Security and Administration (mandatory, all staff)Overview of test security and test administration information for Nevada testing program.Video Presentation (11:32 min), two ways to watch:- Watch on YouTube (public)
- Watch on SharePoint (WCSD sign-in required)
- Video Script (pdf)
◊ WCSD A Primer for Testing "Highlights" (mandatory, all staff)Highlights from the Primer: procedures and professional expectations, providing accessibility supports, irregularities.Video Presentation (38:34), two ways to watch:- Watch on YouTube (public)
- Watch on SharePoint (WCSD sign-in required)
- Video Script (pdf)
•••PowerPoint slide deck with notes > WCSD Training Presentation (ppt)
Quick Links -- STAFF
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• eMetric (HSPE Writing)
• Nevada Bighorn Portal (NDE)• Training & Meetings Calendar -- State/District/School-Classroom Assessment Training registration calendar
