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In the training session and in the manual, it was mentioned about providing a comfortable testing environment. The extreme temperatures in Lab 314 & the Eason Lab make them very uncomfortable testing rooms. Lab 314 has been as cold as 62 degrees and Eason Lab has been 84 degrees during testing. I have administered many tests in both labs over the years. This has been an ongoing problem in both locations, not an isolated event. Students are very uncomfortable and likely do not perform to the best of their ability on exams. I am writing this not to complain, but rather to bring it to the attention of our new school leaders so that the problem can be resolved before testing begins.

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Will materials pick up and drop off be different this year to maintain social distancing? That's a very tiny office.

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Will materials pick up and drop off be different this year to maintain social distancing? That's a very tiny office.

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- This is something I have also thought about. It can be done effectively though. Details forthcoming!

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What happens if a student removes their mask during testing? Or refuse to leave it on? 

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What happens if a student removes their mask during testing? Or refuse to leave it on? 

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-An administrator will be available to assist if such incident occurs. I believe in our students though! Let's continue to set the expectations early. We have had two successful testing sessions this year and not ran into that problem.

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Aren't we to keep a social distance of 6 feet? If so, how do we walk the room to monitor for misaligned answers, etc? I'm uncomfortable walking the room.
-Great question! All students and staff will wear a mask. Staff (and students) may also wear face shields over their mask. PPE materials will be available for each. Class sizes will be 12 or less. We are still required to monitor the room and the students as best as possible.

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How will we use other non CTE teachers? The NC Test usernames and passwords are the same as our NC CTE Moodle Accounts. We will only be able to use other teachers if we can provide them with a generic Admin login and username OR if we share our username and password.

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How will we use other non CTE teachers? The NC Test usernames and passwords are the same as our NC CTE Moodle Accounts. We will only be able to use other teachers if we can provide them with a generic Admin login and username OR if we share our username and password.

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-NC Test passwords can not be shared. All teachers will need to create or reactivate their accounts. A document will be shared to explain how to do this.

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If we are out still due to health conditions, can we possibly be used as proctors or hallway monitors? I am incredibly anxious about being made to test in person when ICU beds are virtually full state wide and I am high risk.

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If we are out still due to health conditions, can we possibly be used as proctors or hallway monitors? I am incredibly anxious about being made to test in person when ICU beds are virtually full state wide and I am high risk.

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-That is something has been strongly considered, but at times may not be possible (i.e if a staff member calls out on day of testing). Details from the district may change, so remain hopeful. I am concerned too, but I am moving by faith.

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Curious how we're handling smartphones during Covid. I think simply taking them up as we've done in the past is hazardous. Possibly, provide ziplock bags to place EACH phone in? Then have them place these in the bin?
-Coming for my job, huh?!  :)  We have made plans to have that plan in place.

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For those staff who are out with reasonable accommodations, how will we be used? For example, can we be placed where there will be less contact (ie hallway duty)?

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For those staff who are out with reasonable accommodations, how will we be used? For example, can we be placed where there will be less contact (ie hallway duty)?

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-That is something has been strongly considered, but at times may not be possible (i.e  if a staff member calls out on day of testing).

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Thank you Ms. Warren!
-Thank you!  I needed that warm-fuzzy!

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I wish this was given on a Friday so we did not lose instructional time to be trained to administer a test that is given in an unfair circumstance and will only serve to damage our kids' academic confidence.
-GCS mandated time constraints and an upcoming holiday would not allow this.

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Can test admins leave students with proctors for bathroom breaks?

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Can test admins leave students with proctors for bathroom breaks?

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-Let me check on how this will be handled. In the past, proctors who are certified could do this. I will get an update and let staff know.

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Will there be a code for Covid as a reason for student not participating in testing?

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Will there be a code for Covid as a reason for student not participating in testing?

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-The only code at this time that could support Covid is Code 2-Medical Exception. DPI is being lenient with the submission of these forms. However, the parent/guardian must complete the form AND include a document or an email from a doctor stating why the child should be medically exempt (e.g asthma, elderly relative, cancer, etc).

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CTE Dept. was told in our weekly Dept. meeting that students will bring in their laptops for CTE testing. In your presentation, you advised that student laptops are not configured with NC Test. What is the new CTE testing plan?

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CTE Dept. was told in our weekly Dept. meeting that students will bring in their laptops for CTE testing. In your presentation, you advised that student laptops are not configured with NC Test. What is the new CTE testing plan?

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-Ms. Miller will address this with her department and Mr. Newby.

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Normally test training involves noting any changes.  We are generally held accountable for reading the booklet on our own instead of being read the entire booklet page by page.

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Normally test training involves noting any changes.  We are generally held accountable for reading the booklet on our own instead of being read the entire booklet page by page.

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-As stated in our norms, we must remain flexible. We are/were meeting virtually. We are also testing during a different time. "Normals" that occurred prior to March 2020 may not be effective.

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Thank you for going through everything in the booklet - lots of little changes and things to note. It was helpful to me. And for sending digital copies ahead of time.

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Thank you for going through everything in the booklet - lots of little changes and things to note. It was helpful to me. And for sending digital copies ahead of time.

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-I appreciate that feedback. I like order and details.

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Can students put their heads down and sleep if they completed the test early and we have collected their materials and verify that they have ended their online test session.

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Can students put their heads down and sleep if they completed the test early and we have collected their materials and verify that they have ended their online test session.

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-Yes. Please refer back to p.10 of the manual.

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Are you going to provide books for students to read once they are done to ensure there are no problems with inappropiate materials?

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Are you going to provide books for students to read once they are done to ensure there are no problems with inappropiate materials?

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-I don't believe that is something we will be doing. However, it is something that we can discuss with Ms. Chauncey.

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General good practice: share the document as you are going through it.  I know we received an electronic copy and hard copy, but it is helpful to screenshare as we follow along.

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General good practice: share the document as you are going through it.  I know we received an electronic copy and hard copy, but it is helpful to screenshare as we follow along.

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-Typically this is something that I would do, but the testing manual is 79 pages and would have made for a longer presentation.