Test security is essential to obtain reliable and valid scores for accountability purposes. Accordingly, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) must take every step to assure the security and confidentiality of the state test materials. District Test Coordinators (DTCs) and School Test Coordinators (STCs) must provide appropriate training for all personnel involved in testing so that they have a common understanding of test security and appropriate testing practices.
Test security violations should be reported as they occur and as soon as possible. This ensures timely follow-up on incidents.
When SCDE assessment items have been exposed to the internet or artificial intelligence (AI) application(s), DTCs or another appointed school official must follow the following procedures:
Test Security Frequently Asked Questions
Please see the Test Security Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webpage for questions and answers related to state testing programs.
General Test Security Agreement
Kindergarten (5K) Readiness Assessments
GOLD 4K Readiness Assessment
myIGDIs 4K Readiness Assessment
Grade 2 Gifted and Talented Assessments (CogAT and IA) and SC Performance Tasks Assessments (Grades 2-5)
End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP)
WIDA ACCESS, WIDA Alternate ACCESS , and WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten
SC READY
South Carolina Alternate Assessments (SC-Alt) Online
South Carolina Career Readiness Assessment
The ACT®
PreACT®
The SAT®
PSAT/NMSQT®
