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All rights reserved.  \nStock No. 26205  \nIn compliance with federal law, the NC Department of Public Instruction administers all state-operated educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  \nInquiries or complaints regarding discrimination issues should be directed to:  \nDr. Thomas Tomberlin, Senior Director, Office of Educator Preparation , Licensure, and Performance NCDPI , 6301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6301 / Phone:(984) 236-2114  \nVisit us on [the web:](the web: www.dpi.nc.gov)[ ](the web: www.dpi.nc.gov)[www.dpi.nc.gov](the web: www.dpi.nc.gov)  \nState Testing Anonymous Tip Line: [https://go.ncdpi.gov/28hwz](https://go.ncdpi.gov/28hwz)  \nUse our state testing anonymous tip form to anonymously report a concern about suspected testing irregularities, security concerns, or possible violations of state testing.  \nTable of Contents  \nA. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1  \nPurpose of the North Carolina Test Coordinator’s Policies and Procedures Handbook......................................................................................................... 1  \nFundamental State Testing Premises.................................................................... 1  \nSchool-Based Management and Accountability Program ...................................... 2  \nThe Annual Testing Program ................................................................................. 2  \nRules, Guidelines, and Procedures ....................................................................... 3  \nTest Security.......................................................................................................... 4  \nTest Administration Security Recommendations ................................................... 4  \nTesting Code of Ethics .......................................................................................... 5  \nThe Test Development Process ............................................................................ 6  \nB. Resources................................................................................................................ 7  \nAccountability and Testing Website ....................................................................... 7  \nProtocol for Communication .................................................................................. 7  \nContact Information ............................................................................................... 9  \nEducational Directory and Demographical Information Exchange (EDDIE) .......... 9  \nTesting News Network (TNN) .............................................................................. 10  \nNon-public Schools Testing Service .................................................................... 10  \nNC Education and NCTest .................................................................................. 10  \nTest Administration Guides, Publications, Handbooks, and Administrative Documents ..................................................................................................... 10  \nAssessment Briefs ............................................................................................... 11  \nTest Specification Information ............................................................................. 11  \nInformation about Test Questions........................................................................ 11  \nReleased Test Questions .................................................................................... 11  \nC. 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