Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program Simplified Test Directions Protocol

This document is a guide detailing the Simplified Test Directions Protocol for the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP). It outlines the role of the test administrator in simplifying the language of the test directions to assist students, particularly those with difficulties in auditory processing, short-term memory, attention, or decoding. The guide specifies that simplified directions are a designated support allowed for all students, including English Learners, and may require a separate testing environment to minimize distractions. The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to the original test directions found in the Test Administrator’s Manual (TAM) and provides guidelines for test administrators on how to simplify directions without altering the content being assessed. It also lists qualifications and preparations required for test administrators who will be simplifying directions, ensuring they are familiar with the TAM, the testing environment, and the specific needs of the students they are assisting.