Test Security Training
Measures Implemented to Ensure Test Security
a 14 point plan designed to assure parents, students, and the public that test results are meaningful and valid
Example of Procedural Irregularity
a student was permitted to test beyond the allowed time limit or was not provided the full time allotment
Other Procedural Errors
a student was provided an unallowable accommodation
Test Security
accounting for all secure materials and confidential student information before, during, and after each test administration
Procedural Irregularity
are less severe, more common, and typically the result of minor deviation in testing procedures
Serious Irregularity
constitute severe violations of test security and/or confidentiality; can result in the individual being referred to TEA
Confidentiality Requirements
involves protecting the contents of all secure test materials
Penalty for Prohibited Conduct
placement of restrictions on the issuance, renewal, or holding of a Texas educator certificate, either indefinitely or for a set term
Monitoring Error
secure materials were left unattended, or secure online tests were left open and visible
Improper Accounting for Secure Materials
secure materials were not returned, checked in, and accounted for at the end of each testing day
Example of Serious Irregularity
tampering with student reponses
Signing a Test Security Oath
test administrator certifies, warrants, and affirms that he/she will fully comply with all requirements governing the student assessment program