14 Del. Admin. Code § 101-10.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 101-10.0 - Security and Confidentiality10.1 In order to assure uniform and secure procedures, the DeSSA shall be administered pursuant to the DeSSA Test Security Manual, as DeSSA may, from time to time, be amended. 10.1.1 Every district superintendent, charter school leader, District Test Coordinator, school principal, and School Test Coordinator shall sign the certification provided by the Department regarding assessment security before, during and after assessment administration.10.1.2 All individuals participating in the administration of any general and alternate assessment shall complete corresponding training and affix their signature to the DeSSA Security Form. These individuals include district superintendents, charter school leaders, District Test Coordinators, School Test Coordinators, school principals, school counselors, certified teachers, and any non-certified professional or support staff.10.1.3 Violation of the security or confidentiality of any assessment required by the Delaware Code and Title 14 of the Delaware Administrative Code shall be prohibited.10.1.4 Procedures for maintaining the security and confidentiality of an assessment shall be specified in the appropriate assessment administration materials, as determined by the Department pursuant to 14 Del.C. § 170 through § 174.10.2 Procedures for Reporting Security Incidents10.2.1 School Test Coordinators shall report any potential test security incidents to the District Test Coordinators immediately following procedures established by the Department.10.2.2 District Test Coordinators shall report all potential test security incidents immediately to the State Director of the Office of Assessment following procedures established by the Department.10.2.2.1 Within 5 working days of the incident the District Test Coordinator shall file a written report with the State Director of the Office of Assessment that includes the sequence of events leading up to the situation, statements by everyone interviewed, and any action either disciplinary or procedural, taken by the district or charter school.10.2.2.2 Following a review of the report by the State Director of the Office of Assessment and the Associate Secretary, an investigator from the Department may be assigned to verify the district or charter school report.10.2.2.3 The assigned investigator shall meet with the district or charter school personnel involved in the alleged violation. The meeting will be scheduled through the District Test Coordinators, and the investigator shall be provided access to all parties involved and to any witnesses. The assigned investigator will investigate with due diligence towards timely resolution.10.2.2.4 The investigator shall report the findings to the Associate Secretary. Following the review, the Associate Secretary shall make a decision and recommendations for further actions including licensure actions in accordance with 14 Del.C. § 1218.10.2.2.5 All information and records shall be kept by the Investigations Unit of the Department, per its standard protocol. The assigned investigator will investigate with due diligence towards timely resolution.14 Del. Admin. Code § 101-10.0
10 DE Reg. 676 (10/01/06)
14 DE Reg. 1340 (06/01/11)
18 DE Reg. 556 (1/1/2015)
28 DE Reg. 220 (9/1/2024) (Final)