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DALLAS ISD2024-25Assessment.dallasisd.orgTEST MANUALEvaluation & Assessment2909 N. Buckner Blvd.Dallas, TX 75228972-925-8940OAMS@dallasisd.orgASSESSMENT OF COURSE PERFORMANCEACP

Table of Contents3Purpose and Mandate of ACPs6ACP Design8Student Grades and Dismissal Times9Teacher Vacancies & Staff Attendance11Test Coordinator Responsibilities17Proctor Responsibilities26Test Security39Appendix: DISD Seating Chart40Appendix: District Test Security Oath41Appendix: Vertical Assessment Overview45Appendix: Proctor Script (English)47Appendix: Proctor Script (Spanish)Appendix: Assessment Contact List4921Accommodations

Purpose of this ManualThis manual provides pertinent instructions for Campus TestingCoordinators (CTCs), Test Administrators (Proctors), and trained campusstaff to administer the Assessment of Course Performance (ACPs) in theDallas Assessment Navigator (DAN) online platform. Refer to this manualfor information about test components, testing procedures, and testsecurity. CTCs are the first line of contact for testing concerns. Anyclarifications and assistance required beyond the scope of this documentwill be addressed by the Assessment Department. Document revisions willbe posted electronically with an updated version number and date on theAssessment website.Back to Table of ContentsPurpose and Mandate of ACPs3District-Mandated TestingACPs are the semester final exams used by the district. ACPs are notcreated for all secondary course offerings.ACPs are 120-minute, secure tests. They are developed locally toassess the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) or StudentExpectations (SEs).Placement decisions and awarding course credit for ACPs aredocumented within the district wide grading policy.If a student is tested, the score will be included in the campusdata summary.For grade 5, ACPs count 5% toward the students’ semestergrade.For grades 6-8, ACPs count 10% toward the students’ semestergrade.For grades 9-12, ACPs count 15% toward the students’semester grade.

District-Mandated Testing (continued)Fall testing window: December 16-20, 2024Spring testing window: May 19-23, 2025 Grades tested:Grades 5-12 will test during the fall and spring semesters (includingfast-track and accelerated instruction).Languages tested:Grade 5 – English and SpanishGrades 6-12 – English onlySubjects tested: NOTE: Schools can refer to the Course to Test Lookup link to verify tested ACP subjects.High School TestingThe following high school ACPs are not administered in the springsemester (second semester) due to the STAAR and EOC: ELA: English I/Advanced, English II/Advanced, including all ESL/ESOL coursesMath: Algebra I/Advanced Science: Biology/Advanced History: U.S. History4ACP Tested Courses in High SchoolELAR (including ESOL)ScienceWorld LanguagesStudio Art 1MathematicsSocial StudiesHS Varsity BandHealth EducationBack to Table of ContentsPurpose and Mandate of ACPs

Middle School Testing Back to Table of ContentsPurpose and Mandate of ACPs5ACP Tested Courses in Middle SchoolBoth SemestersFall Semester OnlySingle Semester CoursesScience 6 (& Advanced)Science 5 (Eng & Span available)Technology ApplicationsScience 7Science 7 AdvancedPE6Physics 8 AdvancedScience 8PE7World Cultures 6 (& Advanced)US Studies 8 (& Advanced)PE8Texas Studies 7 (& Advanced)MS Health Education 8MS Art 2 FoundationsMS Varsity BandWorld LanguagesEnglish 1Algebra 1i-Ready Courses - No ACP Except as Noted BelowEnglish Language Arts & Reading (except for English 1)Mathematics (except for Algebra 1)ESOL

6 ACP content is developed and approved through collaborationbetween Test Development and Academic Services. ACP blueprintsmay be found on the ACP tab on the Assessment website. Onlycourses with an ACP will have a blueprint. If you are not sure if acourse has an ACP, you may use the Course to Test Lookup to verify.Back to Table of ContentsACP DesignTest Item FormatACPs will include multiple choice and technology-enhanced items.Secure TestACPs are locally developed secure exams, subject to all policies andprocedures detailed in this document and in the DISD Test SecurityManual 2024-25.Mode of TestingACPs will only be available online. Students must test in person attheir enrolled campus with a district-issued device.Testing PeriodsACPs are 120-minute tests. Time needed to situate students, handletesting materials, and read the Test Administrator Script is notincluded within the 120-minutes.Extra TimeStudents who receive extra time must be carefully monitored.Students receiving extra time will have 3 hours to complete exams.

Back to Table of ContentsACP DesignAccommodationsCampus Testing Coordinators and Test Administrators must ensurethat accessibility features and designated supports are provided toeligible students. Students should have accommodation profiles setand verified in DAN prior to testing.TEITeacher Excellence Initiatives and principal evaluations will includeACPs.Teacher FeedbackAt the close of the testing window, teachers will have anopportunity to review the ACP for their tested subject. ACP surveyswill be accessible online, allowing teachers to provide feedback atthat time. As the ACP testing window approaches, Campus TestingCoordinators will receive communication with guidance onproviding their teachers this opportunity while maintaining a secureviewing environment. ACP DataAfter the testing window, test results will be visible to teachers withinDAN. Districtwide summaries (as well as test results) will be availableon MyData Portal, also after the testing window closes. Effective Fall2024, ACP scores will automatically populate into PowerSchool.Teachers will no longer need to manually input scores.Scoring ProcessOnline test responses are scored electronically in DAN.Student Grades The final test results are displayed within MyData Portal. Online testscores will now be uploaded into PowerSchool. ACP scores are notimmediately visible in DAN. Teachers are prohibited from adjustingimported grades.7

Dismissal Times Secondary schools maintain a full-day schedule for each testing day.Campus Testing Coordinators will create a campus testing plan todetermine the testing schedule.Campus principals must consult with Executive Directors and the TransportationDepartment to adjust bus schedules on early release days.Refer to the School Leadership WAIP for fall 2024 dismissal times. (TBA).Refer to the School Leadership WAIP for spring 2025 dismissal times. (TBA).Schools are not approved to schedule and test more than two ACPs per day.8Fall WindowTesting DaysBell ScheduleTested GradesDec 16-19Full Day5 & 6 (elementary)Dec 20Early Release5 & 6 (elementary)Dec 16Full Day6-12Dec 17-20Early Release6-12Back to Table of ContentsStudent Grades & Dismissal Times Spring WindowTesting DaysBell ScheduleTested GradesMay 19-22Full Day6 (elementary)May 23Early Release6 (elementary)May 19-22Full Day6-12May 23Early Release6-12

9Teacher Vacancies (High School Only) District grading policy addresses situations when certified teachers are notavailable for all classrooms.“If a student at the high school level has been taught by a non-certifiedsubstitute teacher in a classroom with a vacancy or a teacher withextended absences for more than 25 days in Semester 1 or 30 days inSemester 2, the student’s final grade will be calculated using either theACP examination with 15 percent weight or the average of the two nine-weeks grades, whichever is higher.”Students must still take the ACP, even if they are taught by a non-certifiedteacher during the testing window. Teacher-made tests and class projectscannot be used as a substitute grade. Campus Testing Coordinators will take the following steps to reportteacher vacancies for ACP courses: 1) Verify all ACP courses not taught by a certified teacher. 2) Do not include non-ACP courses. 3) Fill out the Teacher Vacancy Form for ACP Test Reporting 2024- 2025 form with the specific ACP subjects, class sections and number of vacant days, and your principal’s signature. 4) Upload your completed form to the ACP teacher vacancy Google form link. 5) Submit all completed pages for processing. 6) After the HCM Department verifies the vacancies, School Leadership sends the signed vacancy forms to CTCs and Principals to approve grade changes.Back to Table of ContentsTeacher Vacancies & Staff Attendance

10Teacher Vacancies (continued) (High School Only) 7) Compare the student’s exam score (once it is populated into PowerSchool) and the average of their two quarters’ grades. For students whose average of their two quarters’ grades is higher than the exam score in PowerSchool, replace the exam score with that higher average of their two quarters’ grades. 8) The due dates for submitting the teacher vacancy forms are December 5, 2024, and May 9, 2025, by 4:00 PM.NOTE: Please do not submit a vacancy form if your school has no vacanciesto report for spring.NOTE: Teacher vacancy reporting is only available to high schools, due toclass rank calculations.Back to Table of ContentsTeacher Vacancies & Staff AttendanceStaff Attendance During Testing Per DEC Regulation policy for use of district local days:https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/361?filter=DEC“Full-time District employees may earn five District local days per schoolyear. Determination of the number of days earned is prorated based onthe number of days worked per school year. The days may be used at theemployee’s discretion. Campus-based employees may be limited in theiruse of District local days during the following: 1. The day before a school holiday; 2. The day after a school holiday; 3. Days scheduled for semester or final exams. 4. Days scheduled for state-mandated assessments.”

Back to Table of ContentsTesting Coordinator Responsibilities11Campus Testing Coordinators lead ACP administration on their campus.Changes and updates regarding ACP testing will be communicatedthrough training meetings, District email, and posted to the Assessmentwebsite.Primary ResponsibilitiesPlanning for and executing preparation activities for online testing.Supervising and monitoring campus needs and test security duringthe testing window.Following up with department chairs and liaisons to ensure thatdesignated supports for assessment and language documentationare entered into the appropriate systems, including MyData Portal,PowerSchool, MTSS, EasyIEP, and DAN.Ensuring materials are available for students as needed, includingheadphones for Varsity Band and World Languages, as well as forstudents who require accommodations.Submit correction request form for any missing test score(s). Scheduling make-ups during the make-up window using this form.Maintaining, quality controlling, collecting, and returning all securetesting materials, including supplemental aids and scratch paperafter the tests have been administered.Critical DeadlinesCritical dates for the fall and spring semesters are noted within the TCBlock Calendar for Campus Testing Coordinators. These include make-up testing deadlines, training dates for CTC District training, andcampus training deadlines.

12Scheduled TasksFall DatesSpring DatesEnsure that designated supports areentered in MyData Portal.By Nov 5Campusadministrators haveongoing access toupdate supports.Attend/complete ACP Test Coordinatortraining.Nov 12 & 13By May 2Finalize testing rosters and smallgroups.By Dec 2By May 5Conduct student device checks toensure the lockdown browser connectssuccessfully.By Dec 6 By May 9Complete campus staff training.By Dec 13By May 16Administer assessments during testingwindow.Dec 16-20May 19-23Teachers must review their students’test scores in PowerSchool to reportmissing exam grades. NOTE: GradesMAY NOT be altered.By Jan 8By May 23Administer make-up tests during themake-up testing window.Jan 7-21May 27-June 9Forward make-up test scores toteachers to enter manually intoPowerSchool.By Jan 23By June 11Back to Table of ContentsTesting Coordinator Responsibilities

Testing Coordinator ResponsibilitiesBefore Testing Begins Major TasksAttending Campus Testing Coordinator training meetings conducted bythe Assessment Department.Reviewing the campus testing plan with your principal and administrators.Maintaining storage of secure materials.Facilitating campus training using the campus training PowerPointprovided by the Assessment Department.Creating testing assignments for teachers to switch and identifying thenumber of small groups needed daily.Verifying that students’ accommodations are documented in theappropriate systems and accommodation profiles are set in DAN prior totesting.Ensuring that students have district-issued devices for testing andreserving extra devices for emergencies. (Personal devices are notallowed for ACP testing.)Preparations for testing must begin well in advance of the testing window.13Device ChecksAudit the number of working, available devices and access points.Students must take ACPs using district-issued devices through the securelockdown browser.Verify that the SchoolCity Respondus Lockdown Browser application isinstalled.If any new version(s) of the SchoolCity Respondus Lockdown Browser ispushed out, this information will be detailed in the TC Weekly and otherTCSupport communications. These communications will also specify themost updated version name.The updated browser can also be downloaded from the District SoftwareCenter.Back to Table of Contents

Back to Table of ContentsTesting Coordinator Responsibilities14Complete a Campus Testing Plan. Include:Schedules for each day of testing.Verify student eligibility and plan for students taking teacher-madetests. Duties for staff members during testing.Designated testing areas - (include small groups and consolidation).Plan for extra-time testers.Contingencies for teacher absences.Management of reference materials and supplies needed for onlinetesting (e.g., pencils, dictionaries, headphones, extra devices,scratch paper, etc.).List of contacts to call for help during testing.Process for administering make-up tests.Adjust Campus Activities During the Testing WindowContact the Transportation Department if the bus schedules mustbe adjusted.Coordinate with P-Tech and Co-op (if applicable).Reschedule or cancel after-school programs, volunteer activities,tutoring, and field trips.Adjust announcements and bell schedule; ensure no fire drills arescheduled.Send School Messenger calls and emails to parents with testingreminders.

Back to Table of ContentsTesting Coordinator Responsibilities15Train Your Campus Staff on the FollowingTest security, active test monitoring, and irregularities.Process for checking out and returning test materials.Test accommodations and small groups based on IEPs, IAPs, anddesignated supports.Assigned testing duties and District policy on switching teachers.Completing seating charts accurately.Campus procedures for handling late arrivals, classroomdisruptions, sick students, and lunches.Process of notification in the event of an emergency.Activating ACPs in DAN only for students who are present.Prepare the Testing Areas to Include the FollowingRearrange desks, tables, and chairs for appropriate spacing.Print and post signs for class changes, assigned teachers, lunchchanges, etc.Check the pathways and building access to portables and otherbuilding wings.Decide where hall monitors will be stationed.Remove or cover instructional posters and student work samplesfrom the walls.Contact your assigned District-Wide Test Coordinator for assistancewith any other concerns pertinent to your campus.

Back to Table of ContentsTesting Coordinator Responsibilities16During the Testing Window Keep Track of Testing MaterialsDistribute and collect testing materials daily. Maintain a roster of absent students.Oversee the activation of online tests.Ensure online tests have been submitted.Address and Resolve ConcernsNewly enrolled students will appear in the DAN system 24-48 hoursafter enrollment. Report testing irregularities and submit signed statements.After the Testing Window Have Teachers Review Test Scores in PowerSchoolEnsure that all students have test scores.Submit correction request form(s) for missing test scores.Schedule Make-Up Testing for Absent StudentsMake-up dates and other pertinent information will be communicatedto Campus Testing Coordinators in the TC Weekly and otherTCSupport communications. Make-up dates will also be reflected onthe TC Block Calendar.

Proctor ResponsibilitiesBefore Testing Begins TrainingAttend the scheduled campus testing meetings for testadministration procedures, test security, and test accommodations. An additional meeting may be scheduled, based on your assignedtesting day duty (i.e., oral administration).Sign-in at the training meeting and complete an Oath of TestSecurity during the meeting.Study the Campus Testing Plan, daily schedules, testing day duties,and emergency procedures. Report scheduling conflicts to yourCampus Testing Coordinator immediately.Understand how to properly complete seating charts per DISDguidelines.Review testing rosters and student accommodations that must beprovided.Revisit DAN procedures for activating tests and restarting pausedtests.Understand how to report attendance for make-up testers.Test Administrators (Proctors) serve as the campus leads foradministering ACPs to students. Changes and updates regarding ACPtesting will be communicated to Campus Testing Coordinators, Principals,and posted to the Assessment website.17Back to Table of ContentsPrimary ResponsibilitiesUnderstanding and adhering to test administration procedures andtest security.Correctly using assessment platforms, testing equipment, computerdevices, and electronic accessories for assessments.Documenting student attendance.

Back to Table of ContentsProctor Responsibilities18Preparing the Testing EnvironmentTest Administrators should have access to devices in the assignedlocation for ACP administration.Acquire any additional items required to administer the test (i.e.,dictionaries, headphones for Varsity Band and World Languages,etc.)Ensure the classroom used for testing has properly covered orremoved any instructional content that may assist students withanswering test questions.Verify student logins and ensure that all equipment is updated. Ensure that a clock or timer is available in the testing area.Daily Test Administrator Check-OutCheck out test day materials at the designated area and time.Correctly fill out and update daily testing informationAttendanceSeating chartsSet up devices and necessary accessoriesLaptop/tablet/chargersExtra electronic devicesHeadphones (as needed for certain accommodations and/ortests)Surge protectorsAddress any last-minute questions or concerns to your CampusTesting Coordinator or campus administration.

Back to Table of ContentsProctor Responsibilities19During the Testing Window Activate Student Tests in the DAN Testing PlatformTest Administrators must first change their role in DAN to ACP TestAdministrator.Activating ACPs in DAN: A Step-By-Step GuideTests should ONLY be activated for students who are present.Read Test Administrator ScriptHave students listen as instructions are read aloud.Students read and acknowledge the oath by clicking “Proceed” onthe screen. Remind students that the time remaining will be announced when15 minutes remain.Monitor and Troubleshoot Online Testing IssuesReport issues with DAN, the district network, and device problemsto your Campus Testing Coordinator.Quickly resolve student login problems.Employ active test monitoring for testing sessions for which youare assigned.Verify that all online testers submitted their test.

Back to Table of ContentsProctor Responsibilities20Address and Resolve Administrative ConcernsTrack attendance and report absent students.Update the seating charts based on attendance and start/stoptimes.If students are missing from DAN, contact the Campus TestingCoordinator for guidance.Report testing irregularities immediately and submit signedstatements.After Testing Ends Test Administrator Check-InConduct a final audit of the testing location to ensure that all testingmaterials, scratch paper, and supplemental aids are returned to yourCampus Testing Coordinator.Return all materials back to your Campus Testing Coordinator.Ensure you have turned in attendance and seating charts.Ensure that you have submitted testing irregularity documentationprior to leaving.

AccommodationsVerifying Student Testing AccommodationsFailure to administer documented testing accommodations canjeopardize a student’s success and result in testing irregularities. Testing accommodations are considered on an individual basis.Students must use an accommodation independently and routinelywith daily instruction and classroom testing. District- mandatedprocesses must be used to properly determine eligibility and todocument the testing needs within the authorized systems before theACP testing window.Accommodation ResourcesAccommodations for ACPs mirror the TEA accessibility policy to ensurethat all students interact appropriately with the content, language,formatting and response mode of the ACP. While some accommodationsmay be appropriate for instructional use, they may not be appropriate orallowable on certain assessments, such as ACPs.21Back to Table of ContentsACP ExceptionsACP content cannot be modified, reproduced, or photocopied in anymanner as part of administering an accommodation.Students who do not receive on-level instruction or cannot take ACPsonline with accommodations require teacher-made tests with decisionsdocumented by the ARD or LPAC. Certain EBs may also be excusedfrom participation in ACPs. All students not taking ACPs should take ateacher-made test.Campuses that need support with testing delivery for 504 studentsmust contact the 504 Department for guidance.

AccommodationsReference ToolsRequired reference tools such as calculators, dictionaries, weight andmeasurement charts, periodic tables, formulas, etc., will be providedwithin DAN for those ACPs that require use of reference tools.22Back to Table of Contentsstandard monolingual dictionaries in English or the languagemost appropriate for the studentdictionary/thesaurus combinationsbilingual dictionaries (word-to-word translations; nodefinitions or examples)ESL dictionaries (definition of an English word using simplifiedEnglish)sign language dictionariespicture dictionariesEB Dictionary ExceptionAvailable to all EB students, does not require LPAC documentation.(Please see STAAR Dictionary Policy for additional guidance.) Thoughthe DAN testing platform does now have a Spanish dictionaryembedded, a physical bilingual dictionary must still be provided to EBstudents. The following types of dictionaries are allowable on RLA and English(for EB students only):bilingual dictionaries (word-to-word translations; no definitionsor examples)The following types of dictionaries are allowable on Math, Science,Social Studies, and Electives (for EB students only):Extra TimeFor ACPs, students with the documented accommodation of extra timewill receive a maximum of time-and-a-half. (3 hours)

AccommodationsAccessibility FeaturesACPs adopt the same features used for state testing for students whobenefit from them routinely and independently during class instruction.The Assessment department enables the following settings for allstudents on district assessments:23Back to Table of ContentsDesignated SupportsTesting accommodations are available to students who meet eligibilityrequirements. Students must use them independently and routinelywith daily instruction prior to testing. District-mandated processesmust be used to properly determine eligibility and to document thetesting needs within the authorized systems.The following designated supports apply to ACPs:Answer EliminatorColor ContrastHighlighterLine ReaderNotesText MagnifierThese are testing materials or environments that are available to allstudents. Students are not mandated to use these resources for ACPsBasic TranscribingBrailleCalculation AidsIndividualized Structured Reminders**Manipulating Test Materials**Supplemental Aids**Oral/Signed Test Administration**Math Manipulatives** [including snap cubes, counting cubes,and base 10 blocks (paper-based)]UnderlineWriting ChecklistZoom**Indicates a designated support that requires an activeintervention plan in PowerSchool.Any designated support not listed is not allowable for ACPs.

Accommodations24Back to Table of ContentsDesignated Supports (cont’d)Within the DAN platform, students will have access to a basic 4-function calculator and a graphing (DESMOS) calculator. For ACPs,students may use a stand-alone calculator which must be set in testingmode. For calculator applications, all internet capabilities must bedisabled on the device.Students should practice in the DAN platform before testing.Note: It is not considered an irregularity if a student does notreceive a hand-held device.ACP Support for Special PopulationsSome students have different learning needs, disabilities andconditions protected by federal and state laws. If a student has anacademic plan that requires testing accommodations, then schoolsmust comply with completing the evaluation process anddocumentation before the start of testing. There are no modified testversions.The following student groups require documentation for testingaccommodations:Special ServicesStudents approved to receive special education services will testwith ACPs, unless exempted by an ARD committee.IEPs must be updated with testing decisions for SPED studentswithin the EasyIEP system.Testing decision changes or requests for designated supports mustbe documented and updated before testing in accordance withdistrict policy.The Special Education Department should be consulted at (972) 581-4100 for assistance for SPED chairs or with EasyIEP issues, visionservices support, instructional guidelines, or guidance ondeveloping teacher-made tests.

Accommodations25Back to Table of ContentsEmergent Bilingual Learners (EBs)The LPAC committee determines the testing language for ACPs. Thetesting language must be documented within MyData Portal.See DISD’s 2024-2025 ACP Procedures for Emergent Bilinguals.The Bilingual ESL Department should be consulted at (972) 925-6490 for assistance to LPAC chairs or for bilingual and ESLinstructional concerns.504IAPs must be updated with testing decisions for 504 students withinthe EasyIEP system.Testing decision changes or requests for designated supports mustbe documented and updated before testing in accordance withdistrict policy.The Section 504 & Dyslexia Services Department should beconsulted at (972) 581-4100 for assistance to 504 chairs or forinstructional guidelines for dyslexia.General Education (MTSS)MTSS plans must be active and in review status with ongoingprogress monitoring documented.Designated supports are captured on MyData Portal.Students must have experience using the designated supportindependently and routinely before the scheduled testing window.Testing decisions are based on campus decisions that consider thestudents’ academic needs and progress.The MTSS Department must be consulted for assistance withacademic intervention plans.MTSS guidelines are located at: http://www.dallasisd.org/MTSS.Medical Exclusions for ACPsAll students eligible to take an ACP must test. Students absent fromschool due to illness will test upon return to school. State medicalexemptions are not applicable to ACPs because students can completeassessments after the closing of the testing window.

Test SecurityTest Security and Confidentiality for ACPsACPs are District-mandated tests that are governed by District policy.ACPs are 120-minute exams administered online.Teachers of record cannot test their students. Teachers will be switched.Elementary teachers are prohibited from administering tests to studentsin their own grade levels.The following exceptions will apply:Special education teachers providing special educationaccommodations.A Spanish-speaking staff member administering the Spanishversion of an assessment where there is only one Spanish-speakingstaff member at the campus; orTeachers teaching "special" classes (e.g., art, music). They will beallowed to administer tests for core content areas(English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies).Multi-level Montessori classroom teachers will be allowed toadminister tests to students in their own grade levels but will notbe allowed to administer assessments to students assigned totheir grade rosters.High school and middle school teachers are prohibited fromadministering tests in the content area they teach (e.g., anEnglish/language arts teacher does not test reading, writing, English I, orEnglish II).An exception will apply to special education teachers providingaccommodations.DISD Board Policy Regarding Testing: EK (Regulation): Link ACPs comply with the standards and procedures outlined in the Dallas ISD TestSecurity Manual. The expectations for professional honesty and integrity applyto ACPs.Test Administrators must oversee and keep testing materials secure at alltimes. They are responsible for maintaining the security of test materials intheir possession and administering the correct test and accommodations tostudents.26Back to Table of Contents

Test SecurityTest Security and Confidentiality for ACPs (continued)Non-District employees and volunteers cannot assist with testingmaterials or testing duties.Campus Interventionists and Demonstration Teachers cannot participatein secure testing in any manner.DISD seating charts must be filled out completely and collected on eachtesting day.Remove or cover maps, pictures, posters, graphics, and any otherinstructional tools that give tips, clues, or formulas that may assiststudents with answering test questions.Students cannot use supplemental aids that are not documented andapproved for use.Campus testing staff and students must adhere to District guidelines forelectronic device usage during ACP administration. (Link). ACP content cannot be viewed/accessed in advance.Teachers may not present ACP course content, nor course contentreviews, during the testing window.27Back to Table of Contents

Test SecurityCarefully Note the Following RestrictionsOn the day of testing for any given course – before and during testing –personnel who teach any content area tested that day may not: enter a testing room – for any reason – when the course theyteach is being tested in that room.Once the testing window has opened, personnel who teach any contentarea tested may not:discuss or provide motivational messages of any sort with/tostudents,discuss or provide testing strategies with/to students testing.Once any given test has been started by one or more students at thatcampus, personnel may not:discuss course content with – nor provide course content to –students taking an exam in that course.On the day of testing for any given course – before and during testing –personnel may not: discuss or provide motivational messages of any sort with/tostudents,discuss or provide course content with/to students taking anexam in that course,discuss or provide testing strategies with/to students testing.28Back to Table of Contents

Test SecurityCampus Test Security TrainingAll campus staff involved with any aspect of testing must be trainedand sign a District Oath of Test Security after completing training. Thisincludes the front office and campus staff who will serve as TestAdministrators.Meeting sign-in sheets are required for attendance tracking.Review importance of active test monitoring.Address the procedural and serious testing irregularities and theirconsequences.Examine the processes for reporting testing irregularities, filling outseating charts correctly, and completing signed statements properly.Identify the contacts to call in case of emergencies during testing.(Campus Testing Coordinator, Principal, Assistant Principal, OfficeManager, Parents.)Test Administrators must maintain a 1:30 ratio when testing grades 5-12students.29Back to Table of ContentsCell Phones and Electronic DevicesACPs are secure test administrations. Campus Testing Coordinators,campus testing staff, and students share ongoing responsibilities tomaintain test security. Schools will follow their campus policies forcollecting backpacks, cell phones, and other electronic devices. In the event of unforeseen issues or emergencies, the Guidelines forElectronic Device Usage During Secure Testing document providesguidance for the following:Events and emergencies approved for authorized personnel tocontact Campus Testing Coordinators Nonallowable uses of electronic devicesAuthorized testing staff approved to use electronic devices tocontact Campus Testing Coordinators

Test SecurityCheatingStudent cheating also includes (but is not limited to) the act ofacquiring, forwarding, and/or receiving any aspect of the ACP contentwith the use of printed, oral, or digital mediums (e.g., using cameras oroptical readers from cell phones and other electronic devices to videoor photograph test questions, hand-written notes, audio or videos).Follow your campus safety guidelines to remove students from thetesting area and confiscate their devices when observed cheating.Students will receive a grade of zero if cheating is determined. ACPscores are automatically invalidated. Include supportingdocumentation in a TISV submission immediately after the incident toinitiate the process of updating student records and grading.Collect any form of physical evidence from students or staff to submitwith the Test Security Violation Report (TISV). This includes notes, cheatsheets, electronic devices, books, and any other item used during thecheating incident.For serious violations contact the District Test Security Officer.30Back to Table of ContentsAddressing and Reporting Testing IrregularitiesIrregularities for ACPs are handled locally within the District. CampusTesting Coordinators must adhere to all testing policies andprocedures. Understanding the testing protocols and campus testingplans will deter serious testing irregularities.Formally documenting and submitting procedural and seriousirregularities using the Testing Irregularity Security Violation (TISV)online form is required. Failure to report an irregularity constitutes aseparate irregularity, potentially a serious irregularity.Remain aware that information about possible testing irregularitiesmay come from students, parents, or anonymous tips. Report thisinformation to the District Test Security Officer.

Test SecuritySubmission TimelineTesting irregularities must be addressed no later than 24 hours afterthe incident. If an irregularity is discovered after the date of anincident, it must be reported immediately. The DISD Test SecurityManual provides additional guidance for collecting signedstatements, how to approach students, and securing evidence.31Back to Table of ContentsAdditional Resources for Documenting IrregularitiesCampus Testing Coordinators will submit typed, signed statementsfrom all parties involved to summarize the events, steps taken, andplan of action to correct or otherwise address the irregularity.Templates are available to assist with documenting an incident andwriting a statement.Guide to Submitting a Testing Irregularity If a testing irregularity impacts a student's grade, Campus TestingCoordinators will receive guidance from the AssessmentDepartment regarding resolution and how to document it.TISV resolution documentation must accompany any gradechanges processed by the schools.

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Back to Table of Contents37Test SecurityPotentiaPotential sanctions for campus staff violations of securitymeasures may include:suspension with or without pay,termination of contract, acceptance of resignation, orretirement,civil legal liability for copyright violations,legal prosecution,a written reprimand, andothers as determined by the school board.Potential sanctions for student violations of securitymeasures may include:invalidation of test results,suspension or expulsion from school or other disciplinaryactions according to the school board code of conduct,suspension or exclusion from participating in school extra-curricular activities, such as sports, plays, school-sponsored social functions, etc., per school board policy,removal from an elected office, such as president of thestudent council, etc., as dictated by school board policy,andothers as determined by the school board.

Back to Table of Contents38Test SecurityPotentiaPenalties for Prohibited Conduct:In accordance with Title 19 TAC §247 and §249, the State Board ofEducator Certification (SBEC) can impose a penalty on any person whoviolates, assists in the violation of, or solicits another to violate orassist in the violation of test security or confidential integrity, and onany person, who fails to report such a violation. Penalties include:placement of restrictions on the issuance, renewal, orholding of a Texas Teacher Certificate, either indefinitely orfor a set term,issuance of an inscribed or non-inscribed reprimand, and/orsuspension of a Texas Teacher Certificate for a set term; orrevocation or cancellation of a Texas Teacher Certificatewithout opportunity for reapplication, either for a set termor permanently.Certified campus personnel are directly responsible for supervisingany certified or non-certified paraprofessionals (i.e., teacherassistants, office clerks) who have access to secure test materials. Ifviolation of test security or confidential integrity occurs under thiscircumstance, the certified professional is subject to the penaltieslisted above.If necessary, Internal Audit, Professional Standards Office, LegalReview, and Employee Relations will be involved in the investigation orthe issuance of sanctions.

Appendix: DISD Seating ChartBack to Table of ContentsPlease download at this link: DISD Seating Chart 2024-2539

Appendix: DISD District Test Security OathBack to Table of ContentsPlease download at this link: DISD District Test Security Oath40

41PotentiaESOLItemsTech-EnhancedMax Word CountLexile RangeACPSem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2English I ESOLBeginner26N/AYesN/A1600N/A650–800N/AEnglish I ESOLIntermediate29N/AYesN/A1700N/A750–900N/AEnglish II ESOLIntermediate30N/AYesN/A1800N/A850–950N/ARLAItemsTech-EnhancedMax WordCountLexile RangeACPSem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2English I40N/AYesN/A2800N/A1050–1260N/AEnglish I Advanced40N/AYesN/A2800N/A1050–1260N/AEnglish II40N/AYesN/A3000N/A1080–1335N/AEnglish IIAdvanced40N/AYesN/A3000N/A1080–1335N/AEnglish III4444NoNo320032001185–13851185–1385English IV4646NoNo340034001185–13851185–1385Appendix: Vertical Assessment OverviewsBack to Table of ContentsHealth Ed.ItemsTech-EnhancedACPsingle-semester coursesingle-semester courseMS Health Education 855YesHS Health Education60Yes

Potentia42Physical EducationItemsTech-EnhancedACPSem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2Physical Education 63535YesYesPhysical Education 7 & 8 (single-semester course)40**Yes**Note. ** The same ACP is administered both semesters.MathematicsItemsTech-EnhancedACPSem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2Algebra I Advanced28N/AYesN/AAlgebra I28N/AYesN/AGeometry2828NoNoGeometry Advanced2828NoNoAlgebra II2828NoNoAlgebra II Advanced2828NoNoPre-Calculus2828NoNoPre-Calculus Advanced2828NoNoWorld LanguagesItemsTech-EnhancedACPSem 1Sem2Sem 1Sem 2French I4040YesYesFrench II4040YesYesSpanish I4040YesYesSpanish II4040YesYesSpanish for Heritage Speakers-Advanced4040YesYesAppendix: Vertical Assessment OverviewsBack to Table of Contents

Potentia43ScienceItemsTech-EnhancedACPSem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2Grade 5*27N/AYesN/AScience 63030YesYesScience 6 Advanced3030YesYesScience 73333YesYesScience 7 Advanced33N/AYesN/AScience 833N/AYesN/APhysics 8 Advanced2828YesYesBiology34N/AYesN/ABiology Advanced34N/AYesN/AChemistry3333YesYesChemistry Advanced3333YesYesPhysics2828YesYesPhysics Advanced2828YesYesEnvironmental Systems3333YesYesNote: *Grade 5 has a Spanish-transadaptive version.ArtItemsTech-EnhancedACPSem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2MS Art II Foundations4545YesYesStudio Art I5050YesYesBandItemsTech-EnhancedACPSem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2MS Varsity Band4545NoNoHS Varsity Band5050NoNoAppendix: Vertical Assessment OverviewsBack to Table of Contents

Potentia44Social StudiesItemsTech-EnhancedACPSem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2World Cultures 63535YesYesWorld Cultures 6 Advanced4040YesYesTexas Studies 73535YesYesTexas Studies 7 Advanced4040YesYesU.S. Studies 840N/AYesN/AU.S. Studies 8 Advanced45N/AYesN/AU.S. History (High School)50N/AYesN/AGovernment (single-semester course)50**Yes**Economics (single-semester course)50**Yes**World History5050YesYesWorld History Advanced5050YesYesWorld Geography5050YesYesWorld Geography Advanced5050YesYesNote. ** The same ACP is administered both semesters.TechnologyItemsTech-EnhancedACPSem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2Technology Applications (single-semestercourse)50**No**Note. ** The same ACP is administered both semesters.Appendix: Vertical Assessment OverviewsBack to Table of Contents

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