Superintendents and Charter Administrators,
There
have been multiple instances the past few days of what I believe are
serious violations of test security and testing protocols.
It
is inappropriate for anyone, students, teachers, proctors, media, etc.,
to take screen shots of any computer screen containing a test item or
individual student
information. I believe the sharing of such a screen shot not only
violates test security but is also illegal and violates copyright laws.
Testing
environments need to be maintained to assure accurate testing of
students without outside interference. Only those authorized educators
should be in the
room(s) while testing is occurring.
I sent a document Monday
concerning opting-out of testing. Parents have the right to opt
students out of testing. However, this right is not extended to anyone
other than a child’s parent or guardian. I believe it is a violation
of testing protocol and educator ethics for a licensed educator to
encourage or suggest that individual students or groups of students not
participate fully in State administered testing.
Please
communicate with all licensed educators that those involved in sharing,
or allowing the sharing, of any SAGE, DWA or other State assessment
items will be
referred to the Utah Professional Practices Commission and action may
be taken against their teacher license. This includes the requirement
that all testing protocols will be followed. Additionally, those who do
not honor a parent’s right to opt out of testing,
or those who inappropriately encourage or facilitate opting-out will
also be referred to the Utah Professional Practices Commission for
possible action against their license.
Thanks again for all your efforts to provide quality educational opportunities for Utah students.
Martell Menlove, Ph.D.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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