Florida Administrative Code
65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
65C - Family Safety and Preservation Program
Chapter 65C-33 - CHILD WELFARE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Section 65C-33.004 - Pre-Service Training Post-Test Assessments

(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.

(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.