1. Multilingual Education
English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21) Test coordinator Training
January 29, 2018
KSD Assessment Office
Multilingual Education

2. Part 1 Training Objectives Part 2 Training Objectives
Introduction
Test times, sessions, segments, and schedule
Test Administration Manual
Tools, Supports, and Accommodations for ELPA21
Test security, proctor do’s and don’ts
Avoiding and responding to test incidents
Check list for Test Coordinators
Resources and getting help
TIDE- access, student settings, and rosters
Hands-on Test Delivery System and Student Browser
ELPA Training Test
Handling interruptions
Appeals -- what to do if they are needed
Monitoring test starts and completions
Wrap-up and Questions?

3. Scheduling the elpa21
The ELPA testing window is February 1 to March 30, 2018
Test segments combined should take over one hour to administer for lower grade bands, and up to two – 3 hours for the highest grade bands. These approximate times are for student work time only.
Allow an additional 15–20 minutes to pass out test tickets, set up headphones, read directions, and perform other testing activities.
This is not a timed test and provisions should be made for students who may need additional time.
The test is divided into four segments (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking), each of which may be administered in a separate session.
TAs should follow their approved testing schedule as set in their school’s Test Security and Building Plan

4. Approximate testing times for elpa21 summative
Grade K
Grade 1
Grades 2 - 3
Grades 4 - 5
Grades 6 - 8
Grades
All 4 ELPA21 Domains
76 minutes
69 minutes
95 minutes
108 minutes
151 minutes
173 minutes
For Each Domain
19 minutes
18 minutes
24 minutes
27 minutes
38 minutes
44 minutes
Grades K – 1 Paper Writing
Supplement
5 – 10 minutes
Source: ELPA21 TAM, 1/18/2018
Allow an additional 15–20 minutes to pass out test tickets, set up headphones, read directions, and perform other testing activities. This is not a timed test.
Students should take a break between domains, to prevent testing fatigue.
There is no maximum number of days that a student can test, as long as all four domains are completed during the testing window.

5. Elpa21 test administration manual
Translated Student Directions
Elpa21 test administration manual
SUMMATIVE: TAM – ADA [PDF]
Arabic Supplemental Directions PDF (New: 12/20/17)
Arabic Gr K-1 Writing Supplement PDF (New: 12/20/17)
Chinese Supplemental Directions  PDF (New: 12/20/17)
Chinese Gr K-1 Writing Supplement PDF (New: 12/20/17)
Marshallese Audio, PDF Russian Audio, PDF Sgaw-Karen Audio, PDF Spanish Audio, PDF Vietnamese Audio, PDF

6. Tools, supports, accommodations
Tools, supports, accommodations
What Are Universal Tools?
Universal tools are access features of the assessment that are either provided as embedded components of the computer-based test system, or non-embedded devices that are available in the classroom. Universal tools are available to all students based on their preference and selection. Examples, highlighter, scratch paper.
What Are Designated Supports?
Designated supports features that are available for use by any student for whom the need has been indicated by an educator or educator with parent/guardian and student). Examples, zoom, noise buffer.
What Are Accommodations? Accommodations are changes in procedures or materials that increase equitable access during state assessments for students with IEP or 504 plans. Examples, print on demand, scribe.

7. ELPA21 Materials Available for Student Use and Template
Materials Available and Template for ELPA21 

8. Tools, supports, accommodations Resources
 Guidelines on Tools Supports & Accommodations for State Assessments  (GTSA)  
Acronyms and Definitions used in GTSA
Appendix C Read Aloud Guidelines
Appendix E Scribing and Transcribing
Appendix M Domain Exemption for ELPA21
FAQs Regarding Tools Supports and Accommodations
IE State Testing at a Glance 

9. Appendix M: Domain Exemption
The domain exemption for Listening, Reading, Speaking, or Writing, or must be identified and set in TIDE, before the student starts ELPA21.
Administrators and teachers must determine that:
• The student has a documented disability or impairment (IEP/504) that applies to the domain;
• Even with available accommodations, the student cannot engage with the domain; and;
• The 504 plan or IEP team, in consultation with the educator(s) supporting student’s English language development, have established a need for a domain exemption. It is essential that IEP team is knowledgeable about the child’s English language development needs.
If all three criteria above are affirmed, the DC or DA will enter the domain exemption into TIDE as an Embedded Accommodation.

10. Domain Exemption (cont.)
A student who can access a domain, even if supporting
educators question the soundness of the subsequent scores due to the nature of a student’s response, should not use a domain exemption.
For example, a student who has a speech impediment but who does engage in verbal exchange should participate in the speaking portion of ELPA21.
A familiar listener may provide scribed responses to the speaking items that will accompany the student’s recorded spoken response through the scoring process.

11. to submit a domain exemption:
Domain Exemptions must be entered in TIDE before a student starts any section of the ELPA21 summative test.
Please share the list of students participating in ELPA21 with the IE Specialist at your school before the test is administered.
 The IE specialist should notify both Jenny Antrobus (ELL Office) and Karen Forsloff (Assessment Office) if they think a student qualifies for a domain exemption, via .
The ELL and Assessment Office will review your request and change the student’s test setting in TIDE, as appropriate. We will get back to you ASAP.

12. Providing help during testing
Training Test
All students should take the ELPA21 Training Test to become familiar with the online test interface and how to use the various tools embedded in the test.
TAs may assist students with online skills such as scrolling, selecting a response by clicking, dragging and dropping, starting and stopping recording of a spoken response, and moving between screens.
Summative Assessment
When students are taking the ELPA21, they may ask the TA whether they have used the technology (such as recording a spoken response) correctly. The TA may tell the student that they have used the system correctly or redirect the them to the proper use of the technology.
TAs may NOT to provide support on student responses to questions, comment on the adequacy of a student response, assist students selecting a response, or encourage them to re-record to try for more points.

13. Students can pause their test at any time
Students can pause their test at any time. They will be presented with a warning message asking them to verify that they want to pause the test. If they choose to pause the test, they will be logged out of the test.
When students resume the test, they will see the first page that has unanswered questions, they will be able to view and change answers to questions they already answered within the current test segment, including previous pages. They cannot go back to previous segments.
If their test is idle for 20 minutes or more, the system will automatically pause the test and log them out. All answers are saved immediately; students do not lose them when the test is paused.
Pause rules for elpa21

14. Review these materials before test administration:
Guidelines
Manuals/User Guides
Modules
Professional Standards and Security, Incident, & Reporting Guidelines (PIRG)
TIDE User Guide
TIDE Module
Assessment Update Webinars
Guidelines on Tools, Supports, & Accommodations (GTSA)
TCM
TAM
Test Material Processing Training
Calculator and Electronic Device Policy
Quick Start Guide
Coordinator Training for Winter 2018
Included on this slide is a summary of the materials required to be reviewed annually by coordinators.
Resources are available on the WCAP Portal and Assessment Office Website

15. PROVIDE A SECURE ENVIRONMENT
Do Not Disturb! ENGLISH
PROVIDE A SECURE ENVIRONMENT
Place a TESTING—DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door and/or hallways
Provide a quiet environment -- no talking or other distractions
Actively supervise students. Students may not have access to cell phones, or other electronic devices. Number 1 reason for invalidations!
Students may only access and use permitted resources.
Students who are not testing and unauthorized adults must not be in the testing area.   
Do Not Disturb! SPANISH 
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

16. PROVIDE A SECURE TESTING ENVIRONMENT (Cont.)
Cover or remove all instructional materials, related to test content
Students should be seated to prevent viewing of other students’ test booklets.
Secure test booklets and other test materials when not in use.
Know what accessibility supports are permitted for each assessment.
TA should be prepared to respond when students ask for help. A TA may say:
It is important that you do your best
Do you need to close your test booklet and take a break?
I cannot help you check your work
You may read the question again and think about what the question is asking you to do.
Try your best and choose the answer that makes the most sense to you.
The rules for each administration may differ slightly. Please be sure that TAs are provided with clear instruction for each administration.
All instructional materials must be covered or removed from each testing location. Retaining materials within testing locations may invalidate student test results. Refer to the GTSA as it provides detailed information on what is permitted for student access in the form of tools, supports, and accommodations.
Ensure student seating is arranged in a way to retain focused testing sessions. An exam type layout as opposed to a collaborative setting.
Glossaries and ancillary paper provided during testing session are secure and must collected and accounted for after each test session. Return materials to your DC according to your school’s Test Security and Building Plan.
Student electronic devices must be turned off and moved away from view and reach of students until the testing session has ended and all secure materials have been collected, accounted for. Student access to personal electronics during testing sessions may invalidate student test results.
Prepare TAs for responding to students who are requesting support. TAs should follow a generic script by responding with
“I can’t help you with your test”
“Always try your best.”
“Read the question again”
“Think about what your question is asking you to do”
“Use your pencil to underline key words in your test question”

17. Requirements for a Secure Testing Environment
Before Testing
Instructional materials or any other information displayed in the classroom that might assist students in answering questions must be removed or covered.
Students must be seated so they cannot look at each other’s work, or provide then with tabletop partitions.
Place a “TESTING—DO NOT DISTURB” sign on the door or post signs in halls and entrances rerouting hallway traffic.
During Testing
Provide a quiet environment. No talking or other distractions that might interfere with testing.
Actively supervise and monitor students. Purses and backpacks should be put away. Do not allow access to unauthorized electronic devices during testing such as cell phones, iPods, cameras, and electronic translation devices.
Students may only access and use resources that are permitted for the test, or portion of the test.
No form or type of answer key may be developed for test items.
Only use the approved student interface and secure browser to administer ELPA21.

18. Requirements for a Secure Testing Environment (Cont.)
During and After Testing
Teachers and other school staff are not permitted to review student responses in the testing interface or students’ notes on scratch paper.
Staff may not review, discuss, or analyze test items, reading passages, or writing prompts at any time, including before, during, or after testing.
Keep any printed materials such as scratch paper, and test tickets with student information in a secure location.
Test items, reading passages, or writing prompts may not be reproduced or used for instruction.
Collect any secure test materials at the end of each test session and shred immediately

19. Make sure that students have the right test tickets and their assigned computers – especially when they come back from a break or recess.

20. Testing Incidents When testing incidents occur, it is important to:
Stop the testing session for the individual student or class
Take corrective action to mitigate the incident.
TAs report incidents to the SC, who contacts the DC. The DC works with OSPI when required.
Incidents must be documented by the end of the day and reviewed by DC or State within 24 hours.
Breaches must be reported to SC, DC, and to the State immediately and documented.
For more information, see PIRG
Guidelines: Professional Standards and Security, Incident, and Reporting
There are several types of test Incidents. Each type may be addressed differently. All incidents must be documented and reported by TAs to the SC promptly. This helps to ensure a fair and equitable testing environment for all students. Refer to the PIRG document for full details.
It is important to stop the student(s) testing session, should an incident arise.
Take corrective action to mitigate the incident and gather all necessary information to be reported.
Provide the TA with further direction. This will help to ensure that the testing opportunity is valid.
Document, including as much detail as possible, such as date, time of day, who was involved (SSID), what question number the student was on, and details of the incident. Prompt communication is important and should follow the PIRG.
Frequently Reported Incidents include:
Student using non-approved electronic devices during testing or break times
TAs deviating from the prescribed TA Script of Student Directions
Students gaining access to tools or materials not permitted on state assessments
Materials not being removed from walls within the testing site
Test materials returned after prescribed schedule or without proper transcription
Breaches are considered a high risk. An example would be if a student or adult had collected or released secure test content or student responses. This is immediately reported to the SC, DC, and State. Do not use electronic devices or for transferring secure/confidential information.
Test Incident Reports may be submitted to the state by DCs through ARMS.

21. TEST Incident Report Form Report incidents or request appeals (Reopen, Reset, Invalidation, Restore)  

23. When you have questions during a test administration:
Test Proctors:
Contact your School Assessment Coordinator
School Assessment Coordinator:
Contact the District Assessment Coordinator
7080 (Assessment Office)
District Assessment Coordinator:
Contacts OSPI.
OSPI will refer calls from school staff to their
District Assessment Coordinator.

24. Online testing

25. Create a Test Session
The first step to administering a test is to become familiar with the TA User Guide. This user guide supports teachers and Test Administrators who manage practice, training, and summative testing for students. Specific details on creating test sessions is available in the TA User Guide under Section V, Starting a Test Session.
To Create a Test Session. This should be done less than 20 minutes prior to starting the test in order to prevent the system from timing out. The list of students in the session will generate automatically when the students log in to the session.
You create test sessions in the Test Selection window that appears when you log in. The Test Selection window color-codes the available tests and organizes them into categories. The Interim Smarter Balanced Assessments are yellow. The Summative Smarter Balanced Assessments will be blue, the Off-Grade Science tests will be purple, and the MSP Science tests will be green. The ELPA21 test is orange. It is important to be sure that the correct test is being selected, as it is considered a testing impropriety to select a summative assessment when the intent is to administer an interim assessment.
You can click the Plus Sign button next to a category name to view the tests in that category. To create a test session, click one or more tests to administer, or click the checkbox for a category to include all tests in that category. You may select all available tests listed, for all grade levels and all content areas. Students will only have access to the tests you select for them that they are eligible to take. 
Once you select your tests, the Start Session button in the lower-left corner of the window activates. Click the Start Session button. The system will automatically generate a session ID. This ID must be provided to students in order for them to log in. You may write it on the board or provide it to students using a printed card or similar method. If you do provide students with the information on paper, it is required that each paper be collected and securely destroyed, when the session is complete.
You should also note the session ID for your own records. In the event that you are involuntarily logged out of the session due to an inactivity timeout or other event, entering the session ID will allow you to resume the session. If you do not have this information when you try to resume, you will be unable to do so. The session ID is also useful in helping to resolve testing incidents due to technical issues.

26. Approving Student Entry
Once you start the test session and students log in, you must approve their test settings before they can access their tests. It is very important that you pay close attention to the test name prior to approval to be sure that students have selected the appropriate test. To approve student tests, click the Approvals button. A list of students will display, organized by test name. You should review the list to make sure that all students chose the correct content area and test. You should also ensure that all of the settings that each student should have are correct. This is done using the Eye button in the See Details column. We will talk more about that in a few moments.
If no changes are needed, select Approve All Students to admit all students to the session.
If a student selected an incorrect test, you must deny that student entry to the test session by clicking the X button in the Action column. To approve individual students, you can allow entry to the test session by clicking the check button in the Action column.

27. Student Lookup
If a student is having trouble logging in, use the Student Lookup feature to verify that the student’s login credentials are correct. You can use either the Quick Search or Advanced Search option to view the information entered in TIDE for the student. With Quick Search, you simply enter the student’s SSID and click the Submit SSID button. Advanced Search allows you to narrow your search using several filters, including District/School, Grade, and First and Last Name.
When using either Quick Search or Advanced Search, if the search results in matches, the information will appear in the bottom of the window. If there is no match, you will see an error message.

28. Student Lookup
If you see the student you are looking for, click the Eye button next to the student’s name. A new window displaying the student’s information will display.
On the next few slides, we will look at what students see when they log in to take a test.

29. Student Login and Test Selection
On the “Your Tests” screen, students will see a list of their assigned tests for this test session. ELPA21 has separate tests for reading, writing, listening, and speaking. TAs should only include the tests that they want students to take in the test session. Selecting multiple tests for students increases the risk for the incorrect test to be selected, which is considered a testing incident.
If the test displayed is incorrect, or the expected test is not listed, students should click the Back to Login button to return to the login page, and consult the Test Administrator to resolve the issue. If a test has already been completed, the test selection button will be grayed out. If there are no errors, students should select the correct test and wait for Test Administrator approval to proceed.
Once students select a test to take, they must wait to be approved by their TA.

30. Denying Student Entry
Deny entry to a test session in these circumstances:
The student is not supposed to enter this session.
The student is not on your testing roster.
The student’s demographic information is incorrect.
The student’s required accommodations are incorrect.
Although you can approve all students at the same time, students must be individually denied entry into the test session.
You should deny students entry into the session in these circumstances:
• The student is not supposed to enter this session.
• The student is not on your testing roster.
• The student’s demographic information is incorrect.
• The student’s required supports and accommodations are incorrect.
Denying the student entry into the test session will not prevent other approved students from beginning their tests.
After you have denied entry to any students necessary, you will be able to select Approve All Students to admit all remaining students to the session.

31. Login Confirmation
After the Test Administrator approves students for a test session, students will see a screen titled “Is This Your Test?” This screen displays the name of the test and whether or not any accessibility resources have been selected. If the information is correct, they should click Yes. If any of the information is incorrect, they should click No and then wait to be advised by the Test Administrator. Note that the actual settings students see may vary from what is shown on this slide. Be sure to refer to the scripts located in the Test Administration Manual to guide students through the login and confirmation process.

32. Editing Student Details: See/Edit Details
To verify a students test settings, click the Eye button in the See Details column. The Test Settings screen will appear, with the student’s information at the top. No settings can be changed in the TA Interface window, only viewed. If the student’s test settings are incorrect, the settings must be updated in TIDE by an authorized user. Contact your School or District Test Coordinator to have the settings updated.
Correcting the setting prior to allowing the student to begin testing will prevent a testing irregularity that may have invalidated the students test results.
Note that student settings can be changed to a paused test in TIDE while a student is actively testing. This includes all designated supports and accommodations except for the ones identified under the Presentation label. In order to change the language tool, a student's test will need to be reset. For more information please refer to the TIDE User Guide located on the WCAP Portal.
If the test settings are accurate and to approve the student for testing, click the Set & Approve button. Note that the Test Settings screen may not appear exactly as it does in the screenshot shown, depending on your user role and permissions.

33. Editing Student Details: Turn Settings On and Off
Some of the universal tools available by default may not be appropriate for some students. If you need to turn a universal tool off or on for a student, you must do so before testing begins. This may only be done by an authorized user. Contact your School or District Test Coordinator to have the settings updated in TIDE.

34. Audio Playback Check
Be sure that all students taking ELPA21 tests have headphones. After selecting a test requiring audio, students will see a “Sound Check” screen. They will be prompted to click the sound icon and indicate whether the sound was audible by choosing either the I heard the sound or I did not hear the sound button.
If students click I heard the sound, they will proceed to the test. If they click I did not hear the sound, they will receive a message advising them to tell the Test Administrator that they are having an audio problem. From there, they can click Try Again to listen to the sample audio again or click Logout to leave the test and work with the Test Administrator to adjust their audio settings.

35. Microphone Check
Be sure that all students taking ELPA21 tests have headphones and microphones. Preferably, students will be equipped with headsets that have built-in microphones.
After verifying the test audio is functioning, students taking ELPA21 tests will need to verify their microphones are functioning as well. First, they should click the microphone icon on this screen. Students should say their names into their microphones, and then click the same button again to stop recording.
Students should then click the play button to hear their recording.
If students clearly hear their names, they should click the I heard my recording button to proceed to the test.
If the audio is not clear, students should click the I did not hear my recording button and receive a message advising them to tell the TA about the microphone problem. From there, they can click Try Again to record an audio sample again, click Select New Recording Device to try recording using a different attached audio device, or click Logout to leave the test and work with the Test Administrator to adjust their microphone settings.
TAs are permitted to help students with test navigation, including these record and playback buttons, throughout the test. However, if students practice first with the practice test they should be able to do this on their own.

36. Microphone check
After confirming that their microphones are working, students will see the Test Instructions and Help Screen.
When students click Begin Test Now, they will be presented with the first question of the test.

37. Tools in the Student Testing Site
Navigation Buttons
Test Tools
Now we will review how students navigate the student interface and use test tools.
The global menu appears at the top of the student interface. The left side of the menu contains navigation buttons that students use to advance through the test:
All students can navigate between pages using the Back and Next arrow buttons. Students can also navigate between items using the questions drop-down menu located above the navigation buttons.
The Save button ensures a response is committed. However, the Save button is not required to save an item. Other actions, such as moving forward to the next question, will also save the response.
The Pause button pauses a student’s test and logs the student out of the student interface. We will discuss how pausing works in more detail later in this presentation.
Test tools can be found on the right side of the menu:
The Masking tool allows students to “cover” an area of the item so they can focus on certain item elements.
The Notes tool brings up an online notepad that students can use to type notes while testing.
Students use the Zoom Out and Zoom In buttons on the right side of the menu to decrease and increase the size of text and graphics on the page.
For more information on managing test settings and accessibility resources in TIDE, refer to the TIDE User Guide. For a detailed list of all available tools, supports, and accommodations, including non-embedded, please consult the Guidelines on Tools, Supports, and Accommodations on the WCAP portal.
Finally, students can access the “Instructions and Help” page at any time by clicking the question mark in the upper-right corner of the toolbar.

38. Monitoring Student Status
Once students log in and are approved for testing, you can monitor their status from this screen. A table shows each student’s name, SSID, Opportunity Number, Test Name, Requests, Student Status, Test Settings, and a Pause Test option.
The Requests column displays a notification when students request a printout. This will be discuss in more detail shortly.
The Student Status column indicates the student’s progress through the items in the test. It shows the total number of items completed thus far and the total number of items in the test. Please be sure that a student completes their test by allowing them to answer the final test item and selecting the ‘end test’ button in the left hand corner.
The Test Settings column will display either Standard or Custom. This column displays Custom when a student’s test settings are different from the default settings for that test. Click the Eye button to view a student’s test settings.
The Pause Test column will display either a pause icon or an information icon. Clicking on the pause icon will pause the student's test. Clicking on the information icon will show a pop-up with a message that the student clicked on the pause button.

39. Test Items: Example of an Interactive Item
Students will encounter several types of items during testing. To answer selected-response items, students must click the desired answer option so that the letter A, B, C, or D becomes shaded. For interactive items, students need to follow the instructions given to know how to indicate their answer. For example, students may be told to click an object to identify the appropriate answer, drag pictures or words in a table, or click on a keypad. If they wish, students may click the Save button while working on interactive items to save their work. Regardless of whether they click Save or not, their answers will save automatically when they navigate to the next part of the test. After answering all items on a page, students will click Next to go on.
We strongly recommend that all students take the ELPA21 training test to become comfortable with different item types, before taking the operational test. The ELPA21 training tests are available now on the WCAP portal and are the same training tests that were available last year.

40. Test Items with Audio Many test items contain audio clips.
Audio will automatically play once the page with the item or stimulus loads.
Students can pause or replay audio by clicking the corresponding button.
Only one audio clip can play at a time.
Many test items contain one or more audio clips. The audio will automatically play once the page with the item or stimulus loads. Students can pause the audio or replay the audio clip by clicking the corresponding button.
Note that only one audio clip can play at a time. In order to play a different clip, students must pause the clip that is currently playing.

41. Test Items with Multiple Elements
Note that some stimuli have several elements.
Students will see navigation buttons below this type of stimulus.
The arrow buttons allow the student to move between stimulus elements.
Note that some stimuli have several elements. Students will see navigation buttons below this type of stimulus. The arrows allow the student to move between the stimulus elements. Students can also pause and play audio, as needed.

42. Speaking Items Press the microphone to start recording.
The process for recording a speaking response mirrors the steps the student takes during the microphone check process.
Press the microphone to start recording.
Click the stop button when finished speaking.
Click the green play button to listen to the response.
If needed, click the microphone again to re-record the speaking response.
The process for recording a speaking response mirrors the steps the student takes during the microphone check process.
Press the microphone button to start recording.
Click the stop button when finished speaking.
Click the green play button to listen to the response.
If needed, click the microphone again to re-record the speaking response. If students rerecord, their previous recording will be deleted. It is not possible to add to a recording after the student stops recording. If the student wants to add additional information the student must start over and record the entire response from the beginning.

43. Context Menus Context menus allow students to: Mark items for review
View item tutorials
Send print requests to the TA (if available)
Access additional features depending on test settings and item types
Some test items and stimuli contain context menus. Students may use context menus to mark items for review, view item tutorials explaining how a particular item type works, send print requests to the TA (if test settings allow), and access additional test features.

44. Print on Demand
The Print on Demand feature is available only for students who require it. Please contact your School Test Coordinator if your student needs this accommodation. It is a testing impropriety to apply this restricted resource for a student who does not have an IEP or 504 plan documenting his or her need for the accommodation.
Students with this accommodation can request printouts of stimuli and/or items, depending on their settings.
• When a student sends a print request, the Printer button will appear in the Requests column of the monitoring screen. Click the button to view the request.
• If you click the Check button to approve the print request, a cover sheet containing the student’s name and SSID will display in a new browser window. No test content will ever display on your screen.
• Click Print in the new window to complete the print request. The printer dialog box will display. Adjust the print settings as needed.
• Click Approve to send the request to the printer.
• If you click the X button to deny the print request, nothing will be printed.
Before approving the student’s print request, ensure that it will be sent to a printer that is monitored by staff who have been trained in test security. All printed test items, stimuli, and reading passages must be processed according to your school’s approved Test Security and Building Plan.

45. TA Interface: Approved Requests
The Approved Requests button allows you to view a list of every print request you approved during the current session. If you wish to print this list for your own records, click Print at the top of the Approved Requests window.

46. Printing Test Session Information
If you wish to print a snapshot of the TA Interface in its current view, click the Print Session button. This can be useful for tracking which students did not complete their tests and may need to be scheduled to continue their session. It may be necessary to set the page layout to landscape or adjust the margins in the Print Preview screen in order for the list to fit on the page. Remember that any printouts containing personally identifiable student information must be securely stored and should be destroyed after use.

47. Mark Items for Review
To flag an item for later review, students select Mark for Review in the content menu.
After marking an item for review, the drop-down navigation menu will show “marked” next to the item number. Additionally, the item number at the upper-left of the item will appear with a folded corner and a small flag icon.

48. Item Tutorial
To get more information about a particular item type, students can select Tutorial from the context menu. A pop-up message will appear that shows how that type of item works (for example: whether they should select an answer, drag-and-drop answers, or type a response in an answer space).

49. Pausing and Stopping Sessions
You have two options within the TA Interface to pause or stop testing once it has begun. You can pause an individual student’s test, or stop the entire session. To pause an individual student’s test, click the Pause button on the monitoring screen for that student. When prompted, click OK to confirm that you want to pause the test. This option would be appropriate if a student becomes ill, for example. In the event of an emergency that requires all students to stop testing, you can pause all students’ tests by stopping the session.
It is recommended students and TAs practice pausing their tests while taking the interim assessments and practice and training tests in order to become familiar with pausing the test.
If you stop the session, all in-progress tests will be paused. If a session stops, it cannot be resumed. You will have to create a new session and give the new session ID to students so that they can resume testing. To stop the entire test session for all students:
• Click the Stop button in the upper right corner of the screen. A pop-up will appear requesting verification to end the session and log students out.
• Click OK to continue.
The testing session will close automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity on both the TA and student computers. You would then need to create a new session and provide the new session ID to students in order to resume testing.

50. Pausing and Stopping Sessions
When the system detects that a student is no longer in a test session, an information icon will appear in the Pause Test column for that student. Click the i button to view a description of the student’s status, including why the student is no longer in the test session. This is a new feature for the school year.
This information can help you diagnose why a student has unexpectedly left a test session. The information that appears will tell you whether a student’s test has been paused due to the student clicking the Pause button, a session timeout, or some other reason.
For a full list of status descriptions that can appear during a test session, please consult the TA User Guide.

51. End of test
When students answer the final question on their test, the End Test button will appear in the upper-left section of the screen, along with a message advising them that the test has been completed and is ready to be submitted. If students click the Next button at this point, they will see a pop-up message advising them to click the End Test button when they have completed reviewing their answers. They may also click the Back button to go back and revisit previous items.

52. End of test
When students are ready to end the test, they should click the End Test button. A pop-up message will appear allowing them to select Yes if they are ready to finish the test and No if they are not. If students select No, they will return to the last item of the test and can revisit previous items. If students click Yes, they will be taken to the review screen, where they have the choice to review their answers or submit the test.
Students who are ready to submit their tests should click Submit Test to finish. They will receive a confirmation pop-up message asking if they are sure they want to submit. Clicking No will return them to the review screen. Clicking Yes will take them to the end screen, which shows a message indicating that the test was successfully submitted and advising the student to log out.

53. Logging Out of the TA Interface
To log out of the TA Interface, click the Log Out button in the top right corner of the screen. It is preferable for you to log out only after stopping your active test session, as logging out will cause all in-progress tests to be paused. A confirmation message will appear, asking you to confirm that you want to exit the site and pause all students’ in-progress tests. This confirmation message may look different than the one shown here, depending on the browser you are using. This scenario also occurs when you navigate to another site from the TA Interface. However, regardless of when or how you log out or navigate away from the TA Interface, student data will NOT be lost. If you need to access another application, we encourage you to open it in a separate browser window.
Click Yes to proceed. When all students have completed testing, refer to the Test Administration Manual for instructions on destroying any printed testing materials and reporting testing improprieties or irregularities.

54. Troubleshooting Description What to Do
What should I do if a session ends?
Log in and start a new session. Provide the students with a new session ID.
What should I do if a student gets logged out of a test while a session is still active?
If a student’s test session is interrupted, the student should log back in and rejoin the session.
What should I do if forbidden applications are running?
The secure browser will not allow the student to begin testing if forbidden applications are running. You will see messages advising you which applications must be closed before testing can begin.
What should I do if a student’s test freezes?
Force quit the secure browser and log back in. For instructions, refer to the Test Administration Manual.
This table presents some of the common issues that you or your students may encounter during a test session. Please take a moment to review this information. For more detailed information and additional technical tips, please refer to the Test Administration Manual and the Technical Specifications Manual for Online Testing.

55. Questions? Thank you!