don't be the next atlanta public schools - caveon webinar
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This session was presented by Dr. John Fremer, Ph.D. on May 16th, 2012 to help other state departments of education and school districts learn how to avoid being the next big cheating scandal. Atlanta Public Schools was the subject of one of the biggest cheating scandals in history, and if one thing is certain, it's that history will repeat itself. Use these tips to learn how to avoid being the center of a cheating scandal.TRANSCRIPT
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Background
The following is an encore presentation of Dr. Fremer’s Plenary Session at April’s National Association of Test Directors Conference
We are pleased to share his Certificate of Recognition for “Outstanding Contributions to Educational Assessment”
National Association of Test Directors Certificate of
Recognition• 40 Years Improving Educ.
Assess.• Revision of the SAT• Book “Measuring Up”• Writing about Computer
Assessment• As NCME President - Advocated
Inclusion for States, Districts, and Schools
• Helping Promote Testing Integrity
“How to Avoid Becoming Another Atlanta Public Schools”
John Fremer President, Caveon Consulting Services
May 16, 2012
Caveon Webinar Series
Presentation Overview
The Atlanta Story Lessons External
Assistance
Caveon Role in APS
Contract with Atlanta Educational Foundation Not APS Not state of Georgia
Security Audit Limited Data Forensics
Atlanta Story – Short Form
Persistent Accusations of Cheating in APS Schools
Consistent Denials Reports are wrong Newspaper is prejudiced Governor out to get
Superintendent Governor’s Office of Student
Achievement and Atlanta Journal Constitution Stayed on Case
What Did the Data Show?
Unmistakable Evidence of Improprieties Impossible to miss Extreme cases very pronounced –
one over 10 to 52nd power! Governor Lost All Patience
Georgia Bureau of Investigation 61 agents Subpoena powers “Deals” offered
Outcome for APS
Superintendent Out – A National and Highly Regarded Educator
All Deputy Superintendents Out Many Principals and Teachers
Confess Those Pleading Fifth
Amendment Declared Guilty Names of all Judged Guilty
Published APS Situation Known
Nationwide
Questions?
Testing Management Lessons from Atlanta Don’t Make Political Leaders
Mad at You! Perform Cheating Analyses
Routinely Evaluate the Adequacy of Your
Security Procedures Follow Up Thoroughly on All
Suspicions Take Appropriate and Public
Action
Media Lessons from Atlanta
Expect Media Attention Get Out Front with Your Own
Story Cultivate Local Media
Most do not understand test results
Looking for interesting story – a no problem administration is not a good story
Learn Who You Can Trust Don’t Expect a Cheating Story
to Go Away – You Cannot Control It
Any Questions?
Possible External Assistance
Test Security Audit Data Forensics Web Patrol (Monitoring
Internet) Security Investigations
Test Security Audit: The Importance of Knowing
Validates your Security Practices Identifies Vulnerabilities Recommends and Prioritizes
Actions to Correct Shows Your Seriousness about
Security
Test Security Audit: What is it? Systematic Review by
Experienced Professionals Objective Third Party
Evaluation Over 250 Standards Immediate Feedback Practical and Specific
Test Security Audit Topics
1. Security Plan
2. Roles & Responsibilities
3. Budget & Funding
4. Legal Precautions & Agreements
5. Test & Item Design
6. Test & Item Development & Maintenance
7. Test Publication
8. Test Administration
9. Test Scores & Results
10. Physical security
11. Information Security
12. Web & Media Monitoring
13. Security Awareness & Training
14. Security Incidence Response Plan
15. Conducting Security Investigations [New]
Psychometric Analyses - Detecting Cheating
Data Forensics Looking at Your Test Data Has a Test been Compromised? When and Where was it Compromised? “Traditional” Procedures No Longer Good Enough
Data Forensics Benefits
Use Data to make Informed Decisions
Train from Known Threats Detect and Deter Cheaters Stay Ahead of Cheating
Methods Evaluate Test Admin Security
Procedures Evidence of Strong Action –
Bringing in Independent Experts
Success Story - State Assessment
72% reduction – 2 years
Test admin monitoring
Conditional status Districts follow
through “Students confess” Coordinator training
Reduction in "Irregularities"
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Web Patrol
Are “Secure” Items on the Internet?
Occurs in High Stakes Testing Long Testing Windows Tend to
Lead to “Leakage” Involves Searching Tools,
Expert Sleuthing, and Quick Follow-Up
Very Common with Certification Programs
Conducting Investigations
Evaluating Cases Warranting Follow-Up
Using all Available Data Interviewing Teachers, Test
Coordinators, Principals First Response is Always –
“There is no problem” Careers are at Stake – Need
Very Solid Evidence
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Dr. John Fremer, Ph.D.PresidentCaveon Consulting [email protected]