(1) The training entity is responsible for proctoring the post-test, and for ensuring that there is technical support available, in the event of an emergency related to the administration of the test.
    (2) Only individuals hired by the employing agency in a Child Welfare Professional position, as well as interns working with the agency, are eligible to take the post-test. Prior to proctoring the post-test, the training entity is responsible for verifying each trainee’s eligibility to take the post-test by ensuring that every trainee has satisfactorily completed all pre-service training requirements.
    (3) The Third Party Credentialing Entity is responsible for addressing and accommodating the special testing needs of a trainee, by prior discussion with the trainee and the supervisor, in order to determine if accommodations are warranted and able to be afforded the trainee, while ensuring that all pre-service participants are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunities for successful post-test completion.
    (4) The post-test shall be administered and scored by the Third Party Credentialing Entity or contracted provider. Immediately upon completion of the post-test, the test proctor shall provide each trainee with his or her preliminary post-test score. Within five (5) business days of the completion of the test, the Third Party Credentialing Entity shall send the trainee his or her official score via U.S. mail or electronic mail. Each employing agency shall develop protocols with regard to the dissemination of an individual’s post-test score to personnel within the agency.
    (5) Disruptions During Testing.
    (a) If equipment failure, building disruption, or other unforeseen circumstances occur during the course of the administration of the post-test, and the disruption affects any participants taking the test, arrangements shall be made by the training entity to re-administer the post-test as soon as practical to those participants affected by the disruption.
    (b) The re-administration of the post-test to the affected participant(s) must be conducted in a manner consistent with the time and proctoring standards followed in the initial post-test administration, ensuring that all participants are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunities for successful post-test completion.
    (c) For issues not addressed above which arise during the administration of the post-test, the trainer/test proctor shall contact the Third Party Credentialing Entity for guidance. The Third Party Credentialing Entity shall keep a record of these issues/requests detailing the date and time of the call; the name, title and agency of the caller; the nature of the issue; and the resolution provided by the Third Party Credentialing Entity. A copy of this log shall be provided to the Department on a quarterly basis, or as requested.
    (6) A trainee must achieve the minimum established passing score or higher on the post-test in order to receive Provisional Certification. The minimum established passing score of the post-test is determined by the Third Party Credentialing Entity.
    (7) Retaking the Post-Test. If re-taking the post-test, the re-test must be administered no later than 15 business days following the date of the initial post-test, absent special circumstances accommodated by the employing agency or the training entity.
Rulemaking Authority 402.40 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 402.40. History-New 10-14-10, Amended 12-24-15, 5-28-18.