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LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK

TEST SECURITY/PROTOCOL

Please contact the following support contacts with any questions or concerns regarding test security and testing protocol.

District Testing Coordinator
Tracy Angelini
Phone: 518-416-5712
Email: angelinit@schenectadyschools.org

Please refer to the following hyperlink for additional information regarding NYSED testing:

NYSED Educator Guide Manuals for ELA, Math, and Science 

NOTE:  Schenectady CSD is utilizing Computer Based Testing in ELA and Math and Science

 ALL Principals: please ensure you have access to the NYSED portal if your position is new – information for that process will be shared when the Testing Calendar is sent out through NERIC in September.  

Online ordering/requests for all Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics Tests must be submitted mid-December each year - per NYSED guidelines.

 When requesting CBT, it is important to only submit requests for grade levels in your school; associated with your building's BEDS code. Please do not submit requests for grade levels located at another school in your district that has a different BEDS code.   

The Grades 3-8 Mathematics Tests will be available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified),  Chinese (Traditional), Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish in PBT format. Five of these languages will also be available for the Mathematics Tests in CBT format: Chinese (Simplified),  Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. 

The Grade 4 and Grade 8 Science Tests will be available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.  

General Principal Responsibilities:

  • Read the School Administrator’s Manual (SAM) - refer to this for all questions.

  • Train proctors.

  • Distribute test directions and materials to staff following PBT/CBT protocols.

  • Organize exams and other testing materials.

  • Acquire signatures and retain copies of all signed proctor certificates.

  • If PBT, store exams and other testing materials for one year per NYSED instructions.

  • Prepare material for secure destruction per NYSED instructions.

  • Do not forget to request language translators before testing begins  - preferably at least one month prior.

  • Confirm that alternate language/form materials are present. Contact Tracy Angelini immediately if you have a need.

  • Work with SSS to ensure that accommodations are accounted for and appropriate spaces are secured.

  • Keep/organize all documentation related to refusals; these should be documented in Infinite Campus.

  • Visit classrooms prior to testing to ensure room preparedness as per NYSED instructions.

  • Ensure school administrators attend trainings from NERIC beginning in October/November.

Please refer to the School Administrator’s Manual Grades 3-8  for additional information.