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All rights reserved.  \nStock No. 26102  \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)[ ](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  \nWho Can Serve as a Proctor?.................................................................................. 1  \nWhat Are the Responsibilities of a Proctor? ............................................................. 1  \nMaintaining Test Security at All Times ..................................................................... 1  \nEnsuring Physical Conditions in Testing Rooms Are Appropriate ............................ 2  \nEnsuring Materials Are Distributed Appropriately ..................................................... 2  \nEnsuring Appropriate Test Administration Procedures Are Followed....................... 3  \nAssisting Students with Emergencies ...................................................................... 3  \nMonitoring Students during the Test Session........................................................... 3  \nEnsuring Accommodations Are Provided Appropriately ........................................... 3  \nAfter Testing ............................................................................................................. 4  \nReporting All Testing Irregularities ........................................................................... 4  \nMaintaining Student Confidentiality .......................................................................... 4  \nAppendix A: Testing Violations, Irregularities, and Misadministrations .............. 5  \nAppendix B: Proctor–Confidentiality and Test Security Agreement..................... 9  \nAppendix C: Testing Code of Ethics...................................................................... 11  \nThank you for volunteering to serve as a proctor. Proctors serve as additional monitors to help test administrators ensure that correct testing policies and procedures are followed, which ensures a fair and equitable testing experience for all students.  \nWho Can Serve as a Proctor?  \nProctors are responsible adult community members (i.e. , age 18 or older and not enrolled as a student in the K–12 public school system), school staff, or public school system staff.  \nProctors should not be assigned to rooms where their relatives or wards will be tested. Relatives and wards include children, stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, siblings, in-laws, and persons under the proctor’s guardianship. Additionally, proctors should not be assigned to a room with a test administrator who is a family member or close acquaintance. If you are assigned to a testing session with a relative or close acquaintance , please notify the school test coordinator immediately.  \nWhat Are the Responsibilities of a Proctor?  \nProctors are required to attend a proctor training session at the school before the test administration. 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