1. Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Certification Tool
Maria C. Bruguera, Director 1
Mara C. Ugando, Staff Specialist
Kathleen Sierra, Supervisor
Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis

2. CBT Assessments
Florida Standards Assessments (FSA): AIR Platform
FSA English Language Arts (ELA) Writing
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Retake
FSA ELA Reading

3. CBT Assessments
Florida Standards Assessments (FSA): AIR Platform
FSA Mathematics
Grade 7
Grade 8
FSA End-of-Course (EOC)
Algebra 1 Retake
Algebra 1
Geometry

4. CBT Assessments
Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS): Pearson TestNav Platform
NGSSS End-of Course (EOC)
Biology 1
Civics
US History

5. Spring 2019 Certification Requirements
for Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
ALL schools (K-8 centers, middle schools, senior high schools, and alternative centers) administering CBT assessments in the spring must complete the following two procedures to ensure readiness:
The first requirement is to complete the FLDOE web-based certification tool. The web-based certification tool window is:
December 14, –January 25, 2019
The second requirement is to conduct readiness trials for each CBT platform; as applicable:
School-wide AIR FSA Infrastructure Readiness Trial on any day within the February 11-15, 2019 window; and
School-wide PearsonAccess Next Infrastructure Readiness Trial on any day within the April 15-19, 2019 window.
Please refer to the “FSA Infrastructure Trial Guide” and the “Pearson’s Infrastructure Readiness Guide” to have the necessary information and instructions to conduct the trials.

6. Minimum Specifications
AIR’s FSA
Minimum Specifications
Important Note:
AIR released a new secure browser (v. 10.5) for the school year. All schools must have the new browser. Refer to Weekly Briefing #

7. Minimum Specifications
Pearson’s TestNav
Minimum Specifications
Important Note:
Pearson has also released an updated TestNav app for the administration of the NGSSS assessment programs.  The TestNav app is optional for schools to download Refer to Weekly Briefing #23230.

8. FSA Secure Browser
A secure browser must be downloaded and installed on all computers that will be used for student testing.
The new FSA Secure Browser 10.5 is now available at resources/secure-browsers.stml
All schools must have new browser installed by winter or spring testing.
Software application is installed either on a file server or on each computer that will be used for testing.
Response files are not saved locally. (No Proctor Caching software.)
Note: If there is a disruption in connectivity during testing, the students will be prevented from continuing to test until the issue is resolved.
Weekly Briefing # 23912

9. TestNav – PearsonAccess Next
Web-browser, no download on individual student workstations
Proctor Caching software must be installed only in proctor caching computers.
Software application is installed either on a file server or on each computer that will be used as a proctor caching computer.
Important Note:
Pearson has released a new TestNav app for the school year.  (Weekly Briefing #23230)
Optional Installable Desktop App is available to at
*All schools must have new browser installed by winter or spring testing. *

10. Spring 2019 Certification Process
Certification Tool opens on:
December 14, 2018
Certification Tool closes on:
January 25, 2019
Note: This survey must be completed by ALL schools and centers administering the Spring 2019 FSA and NGSSS CBT assessments.

11. Spring 2019 Certification Process
M-DCPS’ FSA CBT Administration Schedules
Date
Assessment
February 25 -  March 15
Spring 2019 FSA Retake
ELA Grade 10 Retake (Writing & Reading components)
Algebra 1 EOC Retake
April 1-12
Spring FSA ELA Writing Component
Grades 7-10
May 1-29
Spring FSA ELA and Mathematics
ELA Reading: Grades 7-10
Math: Grades 7-8
Note: The tests may be administered in any order, by school. One subject test does not need to be completed before another begins, and subject tests may be administered concurrently.
Secondary Early Release on March 14, April 11, and May 9; and No School on May 27.

12. Spring 2019 Certification Process
M-DCPS’ FSA & NGSSS CBT Administration Schedules
Date
Assessment
May 1-29
Spring FSA End-of-Course (EOC)s
Algebra 1 (first-time testers)
Geometry
Spring NGSSS EOCs
Biology 1
Civics
US History
Note: The tests may be administered in any order, by school. One subject test does not need to be completed before another begins, and subject tests may be administered concurrently.
Secondary Early Release May 9; and No School on May 27.

13. Certification Tool Steps
Access the tool at
Step 1: Log in and Change Your Password
Step 2: Enter Contact Information
Step 3: Complete the Survey
I. Computer Specifications
II. Student Scheduling Plan
III. Annual/Long-Term Checklist
IV. Administration-Specific Checklist
Note: Once you have entered all of the data, click “Save” and select the link to continue the survey at the top of the screen.
Step 4: Review the Data with School Staff
Step 5: Confirm School Computer-Based Assessment Certification Team
Step 6: Complete Survey

14. Step 1: Log in and Change Your Password
Important Note:  The first time you log in, the username will be the M-DCPS two-digit district number (13) and your four-digit school number with no spaces (e.g.,13XXXX) for both the username and password.  You will be prompted to change your password. 

15. Step 2: Enter Contact Information
The first time you log in, you will be required to give contact information for the individual at your school who will be responsible for reviewing and approving school data in the tool.
Be sure to click “Save”.
Note: Once you have entered and saved the contact information, click on the Main Menu to proceed.

16. Step 3: Complete the Survey I. Computer Specifications
Enter the number of computers that are available for high-stakes computer-based assessments, and meet minimum stated specifications. 
Please be sure to click on “Save” and select the link to continue the survey at the top of the screen.
Note: This section must be completed first because the data you enter will be used to populate fields in Section II.

17. Step 3: Complete the Survey II. Student Scheduling Plan
Enter the number of students to be tested and the number of sessions the school plans to conduct each day of the assessment window.
Please be sure to click on “Save” and select the link to continue the survey at the top of the screen.
Note: Only enter data for the dates that are approved based on the district’s testing calendar.
*Be sure not to enter data when students are not in school like on Memorial Day.*

18. Step 3: Complete the Survey III. Annual/Long-Term Checklist
Please be sure to click on “Save” when you complete the checklist and select the link to continue the survey at the top of the screen.

19. Step 3: Complete the Survey IV. Administration-Specific Checklist
Please be sure to click on “Save” when you complete the checklist and select the link to continue the survey at the top of the screen.

20. Step 4: Review the Data with Your school
Use the “Print Survey” function from the Main Menu to print all data that has been entered in the tool for your school to review with school staff.

21. Step 5: School Computer-Based Assessment Certification Team
Identify the principal and a school-level team of contacts for computer-based testing. One person is also to be identified as the primary point of contact for the school.
Click on “Save” and select the link to continue the survey at the top of the screen.

22. Step 6: Complete survey
Go to the Survey section and select “VI. Submit to District.”
Very Important Note: Click “Survey Completed” on this page. This will record the date and notify your district that the survey is complete.

23. Student Assessment and Educational Testing
Contact Information:
Student Assessment and Educational Testing