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What’s Up with OTISS?

What’s Up with OTISS?. Presented by: Brian Swiger OTISS Administrator. So … What is up with OTISS?. The Online Testing Irregularity Submission System was used statewide for all irregularity reports last year. There are currently 3,214 users. There are 6,200 reports in the system.

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What’s Up with OTISS?

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  1. What’s Up with OTISS? Presented by: Brian Swiger OTISS Administrator

  2. So … What is up with OTISS? • The Online Testing Irregularity Submission System was used statewide for all irregularity reports last year. • There are currently 3,214 users. • There are 6,200 reports in the system.

  3. Top Six Reported Irregularities • Student(s) was ill/had injury – 1258 • Approved accommodation/exemption not provided – 400 • Student not required to take test – 333 • Teacher/proctor failed to follow directions – 325 • Other – 296 • School staff administered the wrong test – 281 • Cell phones - 258

  4. New Features in OTISS • #1 - Archive feature will separate irregularity reports by school year. • Will make finding current reports easier!

  5. Archive Feature

  6. New Feature #2 • Submit button will be disabled after one click. • No more duplicate submissions!

  7. New Feature #3 • Save button for adding notes to a report will be disabled after one click. • No more duplicate notes!

  8. New Feature #4 • New box for Test Administrator’s Name on reporting screen. • No more wondering who administered the assessment!

  9. Test Administrator Name Box

  10. New Feature #5 • Users will be able to bulk upload student information files. • No more entering multiple students!

  11. Bulk Upload Feature

  12. New Feature #6 • Central offices will be added for reporting irregularities that occur at the LEA level. • No more phone calls to Brian about this issue!

  13. New Feature #7 • Report will automatically save all text while report is being entered. • No more re-entering reports!

  14. Bugs We Have Fixed • To and From designations for notes • Misspellings in notification emails • Administrator has more options to help users

  15. Reporting Features • Individual reports may be printed • Excel spreadsheets of all reports in your school, LEA, or region • Demonstration

  16. Going Forward • Code refresh will take place twice-a-year. • Feedback welcome. • The field will be participating in testing the system before releases. • Irregularity categories will be reviewed and revised if deemed necessary.

  17. THANK YOU! • We appreciate everyone who has provided feedback to help the OTISS get to where it is today. • Thank you for your patience and understanding during the development process. • http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/policies/otiss

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