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M
ANDATORY
U
SE OF
PA
SECURE
ID
N
UMBERS
As part of the comprehensive Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS), PAsecureID numbers
have been assigned to all preK-12 public school students. These unique, permanent state student identification
numbers will:
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eliminate the need for a Social Security number to identify a student;
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protect personally identifiable information;
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improve security and confidentiality; and
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enable student records to be linked between systems and across time to make possible longitudinal data
analysis.
Student PAsecureID numbers are required to be used as student identifiers in this testing process. Please note:
schools that do NOT use PAsecureID numbers will:
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be reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Education;
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have zeros on federal and state annual reports which impacts continued career and technical education
approval status;
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not receive certificates for their students; and
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be responsible for the cost of tests and scoring.
T
EST
C
ROSSWALK
PDE has developed a Test Crosswalk of approved program CIP codes with eligible tests to use in conjunction
with this testing process. This crosswalk was designed to assist testing coordinators and school personnel in
determining the tests available for each CIP code. The Test Crosswalk should be followed when completing
the "Students Required To Be Tested Verification Form" and the "PDE Test Order Form." The Test
Crosswalk is available at
www.careertechpa.org
.
When a test exists for a particular program CIP, concentrators who anticipate to graduate are
to be tested
using one of the eligible tests aligned on the Test Crosswalk. The Twenty-First Century Skills for
Workplace Success tests are only to be given to those students in the Diversified Occupations CIP. PDE
recommends that students enrolled in a Diversified Occupations program also be given an occupationally
specific test, such as carpentry or accounting, which is aligned to the student's training plan. If the student
achieves the advanced level on both tests, two PSCs will be awarded to the student. Diversified
Occupations programs are identified by CIP 32.0105-Job-Seeking/Changing Skills (Diversified
Occupations).
T
ESTING
C
OSTS
NOCTI Testing Costs
The cost of NOCTI Tests is $22 per assessment for online tests, booklets, and scoring. PDE will assume the
costs of NOCTI test booklets, test scoring and test reporting services if schools meet the requirements of the
testing program. Costs are automatically assumed by PDE when ordering directly through Penn State Greater
Allegheny. Costs of materials and supplies required for the performance portion of the test and shipping
charges to return materials to Penn State Greater Allegheny are the responsibility of the school.
NIMS Testing Costs
PDE will cover the initial cost of the test for all program concentrators who anticipate graduating from the 11
NIMS Level I Machining Skill credential areas. NOTE: Costs are not covered by PDE for students who wish
to receive NIMS credentials indicating their successful completion of the exams. This is voluntary on the part
of the individual student and requires a one-time registration fee of $40 per individual. This will cover the cost
of all credentials earned by that student.