Full course description
Who: This course is designed for District Test Coordinators (DTCs), District Administrators (DAs), or other LEA administrators who are tasked with training school staff on assessment security for state assessments including the ISAT, IDAA, IRI, and ELPA.
What: The first learning objective is to bolster your understanding of assessment security in Idaho. No matter your experience level as a testing coordinator, this course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of assessment security that will help you enter assessment windows with the confidence to properly handle any situation. Modules 1-5 cover the content that will be helpful and necessary for you to internalize before leading trainings for others on this topic.
The second learning objective is to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to develop assessment security procedures, including conducting trainings, in your own district or building. The Security Training Facilitator's Manual provides slides, pre-assessments, other resources, and adult learning strategies to assist you as you deliver trainings to district staff.
Why: Assessment security is necessary to ensure the validity and reliability of the Idaho Comprehensive Assessment program. Security protects the time and resources that go into developing and administering assessments. View the below success criteria to frame your learning in this course.
By the end of this course, users will be able to:
- Develop systems to obtain and retain proper procedures and documentation with regard to assessment security, including conducting security trainings and maintaining an incident response plan.
- Explain the connection between assessment security and successful student outcomes