SOL Testing Setup

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Introduction

Tables that support the setup of SOL Tests, VAAP, VSEP tests, Substitute Tests, SOL Test Categories and Performance Levels are added to PowerSchool. This will allow users to add or update SOL Tests as new tests or changes are required by the state. The setup steps listed below are provided to assist users in the proper setup and management of SOL Testing.

Creating New SOL, VAAP, VSEP, Tests

1. On the Start page, choose District from the main menu. The District Setup page appears.
2. Under Virginia State Reporting, click SOL Tests. The SOL Testing setup page appears.
3. Click the Test area where a new test needs to be added. For example, to add a new SOL test, click SOL Tests. To edit a VAAP test, click the link for that test.
4. Click New. The fields to add a new SOL Test appear.

5. Use the following table to enter information in the fields:

   Field	Description
   Code	Enter the SOL Test Code provided by the VADOE- required field
   Category	Choose from the pop-up menu the Category the test belongs to
   Name	Enter the Name of the Test – required field
   Description	Enter the Description of the test - optional
   Active	If checked Test is active and will be available as an option to select in various places in PowerSchool.
   Graduation Subject Area	Select a subject area for assessments that are included in Graduation Credit only. Note: If populated, the test may display on the Grad Credit Status student page.
   Required for Federal Accountability (ESSA)	Select the Required for Federal Accountability (ESSA) checkbox for an assessment of a subject to indicate whether the student had met the federal graduation requirements for the subject.
   Activation Date	Enter the earliest date of a term where the assessment was first scheduled. Note: Field is used on the Verified Credit Status Page to determine which student test displays when multiple tests are assigned to a course/section. The student must be enrolled in class on or after the date entered.
   Deactivation Date	Enter the last date of the term where the assessment was active.

6. Click Submit. The Test is added to the list of the seeded tests on the page.

Note: Follow the same process for VAAP, VSEP tests.

Setup for Substitute SOL Tests

Setup is available to create substitute tests that will take the place of a SOL Test. An example of a substitute test is an AP exam that a student may take in place of an SOL test. Another example is an Industry Credential Exam in lieu of an SOL Test.

If a verified credit needs to be awarded to a student on the basis of a student passing an Industry Credential Exam, the Industry Credential Exam must be set up as a substitute test.

1. Sign in to the District Office.
2. On the Start Page, under District, click Setup. The District Setup page appears.
3. Under Virginia State Reporting, click SOL Testing. The SOL Testing Setup page appears.
4. Click Substitute Tests.

5. Click New to add a substitute test. The Add New Substitute Test page appears.

   Field	Description
   Name	Enter the name of the substitute test. Example: MOS Access Examination: Microsoft Office 2007/Certiport (9081).
   Description	Enter the description for the test.
   Test Type Code	Enter the code of the type of test this substitute test replaces.
   Substitute for
   Test Category	Select the test category for the test that you are substituting. The option selected here determines the selection of tests.
   Test	Select the test that you are substituting with another test. For example: To substitute Algebra 1 (2009) (EOC120) with MOS Access Examination: Microsoft Office 2007/Certiport (9081), enter Algebra 1 (2009) (EOC120).

6. Click Submit.

Editing SOL, VAAP, VSEP, Tests

Use this procedure to edit SOL, VAAP, VSEP tests and related data.

1. On the start page, choose District from the main menu. The District Setup page appears.
2. Under Virginia State Reporting, click SOL Testing. The SOL Testing Setup page appears.
3. Click the test that you wish to edit.
   For example, to edit a SOL Test, click the link for SOL Tests. To edit a VAAP test, click the link for that test.
4. Click the pencil icon on the row of the exam to be edited. The Edit Credential Exam page appears.
5. Edit the information as needed. For Field descriptions, see How to Create New SOL, VAAP, VSEP Tests above.

Deleting SOL, VAAP, VSEP Tests

Use this procedure to delete a SOL, VAAP, VSEP that may have been created in error or that is no longer in use.

Note: Only tests that have not been attached to a course or section (thus assigned to a student) may be removed. Remove the test from the course or section first, then delete the test.

1. On the start page, choose District from the main menu. The District Setup page appears.
2. Under Virginia State Reporting, click SOL Testing. The SOL Testing Setup page appears.
3. Click the test that you want to delete.
   For example, to edit a SOL Test, click the link for SOL Tests. To edit a VAAP test, click the link for that test.
4. Click the test code of the test to be deleted .
5. Click Delete at the bottom of the page.
6. Click Confirm Delete if you wish to proceed with the delete or click Cancel to keep the test.