1. Refresher on Accessing SBAC Tide Portal
By: Sid Watson, Rippowam’s Math Coach
And Ellie Kousids, Rippowam’s Media Specialist Extraordinaire

2. Sign-In to SBAC Open Chrome. Go to the Rippowam Home Page Staff
Test Administration Sign-In [

4. PRACTICE: http://ct.portal.airast.org/

5. LIVE TEST: http://ct.portal.airast.org/

11. Session Key
Once you select your assessment, make sure you write the session key on the board for students.
Wait until students are accounted for and Approve

12. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS
From a PC:
Make sure there are no open apps
>Go to Start Icon
>CT Secure Browser > Login page will launch
From a Chromebook
Do not login
Look for ‘Apps’ on bottom left
Select AIRSecureTest

13. For Practice Session Students will:
Uncheck Guest User and Guest Session
Enter first name and SASID (Student ID)
Enter Guest session (what teachers posted on board)
As students sign in, teacher will see students being listed and when ready, will open the test.
Students should respond to welcome screens and verify identity, accommodations and review how to take the test and work with test tools.

14. Refresher on Accessing SBAC Tide Portal
By: Sid Watson, Rippowam’s Math Coach
And Ellie Kousidis, Rippowam’s Media Specialist -