Test security requires not only vigilance on our part but also knowledge of religious/spiritual clothing and medical/disability related devices that may be new to us. These areas can present some questions from a test security standpoint. Presenters will provide an overview of clothing and selected practices related to Orthodox Jewish and Muslim spiritual tradition as well as an overview of selected medical, disability, and assistive technology-related devices (hardware and software) that NCTA mailing list members have named as concerns. Our ETS colleague will provide thoughts related to testing security within the context of an informed respect for tradition and needs. Participants will have time to pose questions, identify concerns, and share experiences relevant to the topic of this presentation.

Presenters:

Trey Duffy, Director, Disability Resource Center, Cal Poly San Louis Obispo
Past-President, Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

Naora Ben-Dov, Director, Educational Testing, Woodbury University

Yassaman Mirdamadi, Director of Testing Services, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville

Patty Keyser, Director, ETS Brands Program, ETS Office of Testing Integrity

Alice Mitchell, Ph.D., Psychometrist, Counseling Center Testing Office, University of Maryland