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