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Assessment Office HoursRemote and In-Person Summative Administration
for Smarter Balanced and Next Generation Science Standards
Assessments
April 22, 2021
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CSDE Assessment Staff
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CSDE Assessment Staff
Support for ALL AssessmentsSmarter Balanced/Interims
All AppealsCristi Alberino, Ph.D.
[email protected](860) 713-6860 or (860) 713-6862
Connecticut SAT School DayMichelle Rosado
[email protected](860) 713-6748
Support for ALL AssessmentsMarlene Chameroy
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Cambium Assessment Incorporated
Amber Benlian, Cambium Assessment Inc. Jen Chou, Cambium Assessment Inc.
Marie Musumeci, Cambium Assessment Inc.
Connecticut Comprehensive Assessment Program Help Desk 1-844-202-7583 [email protected]
The Help Desk is open Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST during the summative testing window (except holidays).
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Testing Progress
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Agenda
• Administration Expectations• Proctoring• Special Populations• Key Remote Testing Policy Questions • Resources to Support Remote Testing• Questions
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Previous Office Hours and Training Modules
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Administration Expectations
Smarter Balanced and NGSS:• Fully in-person and hybrid mode students must be tested in person.• Fully remote students who can be tested in person should be tested in
person.• Fully remote students must be tested following remote administration
procedures.
Alternate Assessments:• There is no remote proctoring tool for the alternate assessments.• All students eligible for the alternate assessments must be tested in
person in school or, if a trained TEA is available, an alternate secure location.
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Testing Devices
• All devices must have the secure browsers, mobile or kiosk app installed.
• Make sure the student’s computer has any necessary assistive technology such as text-to-speech software or screen readers as needed.
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Proctor Options
Other district personnel may be used as proctors for both in-person and remote test administration.• Consider training select staff to focus on remote while others
focus on in-person.• Proctors may test students across grades or subjects in one
session remembering to maintain appropriate numbers for monitoring and support.
• Students may test with staff who are not their typical teachers.
• Consolidate groups of students. Don’t rush - you still have time!
The window doesn’t close until June 4.
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Proctor Training
• All test proctors should be fully trained by their district for either in-person or remote testing or both.
• A Remote Testing Training Course is highly encouraged.
• The Remote Proctoring Test Administration Manual is also critical to training.
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Resources to Support Remote Testing
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Active Remote Proctor Monitoring
• Use a secure classroom management system (e.g., Google Classroom) to prepare remote testers for testing.
• The teacher should read the script to students at the time of testing(see Appendix D of the Remote Proctoring Test Administration Manual for details).
• Students will need to close all programs before accessing the Secure Browser.
• Student cameras must remain on continuously during the entire test session. If the camera is turned off for any reason the testing session must be stopped for that student.
• Student use of non-authorized electronic devices is strictly prohibited.
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Remote Proctor Communication Tools
Chat Feature Video Conferencing Screen Sharing
Be cognizant that monitoring could be compromised if a student/teacher conference takes too long.
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Setting the Remote Proctor Indicator in TIDE
• The Remote Proctoring indicator must be set in TIDE before a student can take a remote summative assessment.
• The Remote Proctoring Summative TAM includes instructions on how to set students’ remote proctoring flags to “yes” (page 25)
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Provide Students with Opportunities to Practice
Administer Practice Tests to allow students to become familiar with the online test platform, item formats, universal tools, and to practice with designated supports and accommodations (if applicable).
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How can I verify which of my students have designated supports and accommodations set in TIDE?
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Defining a Small Group Setting
A small group setting is defined by the purpose for the small group: 1. A student’s need to be in a group smaller than the typical class
size; 2. Accommodation requirements such as a human reader;3. Remote testing requirements.
• Teachers working closely with students should be able to determine the needs and requirements for each individual student.
• In a remote setting, the student will only have access to the teacher but student groupings should be thoughtfully established.
• Use the practice test as an opportunity to determine the group size needs for both in-person and remote test sessions as well as review students needs with the parent or guardian.
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Alternate Assessment System Training Requirements
• Connecticut Alternate Assessment Training must be completed annually by certified teachers administering the alternate (TEAs).
• Training is online and available on the Alternate Assessment Card on the portal.
• TEAs must complete and pass the end-of-training quiz with a score of at least 80 percent or better.
Resources:• Overview for District Administrators• Overview for Teachers Administering the
Alternate
• CTAA System User Guide• CTAA Test Administration Manual• CTAS Test Administration Manual
• CTAA Assessing Students who are Blind, Deaf, or Deaf-Blind Additional Guidance
• CTAS Assessing Students who are Blind, Deaf, or Deaf-Blind Additional Guidance
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Special Populations Resources
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Key Remote Proctoring Policy Questions
Question Answer
Can I start a test in one location (remote or in-person) and complete the test in another location (remote or in-person)?
Yes, for Smarter Balanced and no for NGSS. If a student moves from remote to in-person testing, be sure to update the remote testing field to NO in TIDE.
What are next steps for situations in which a student or Test Administrator is reported for a testing irregularity, impropriety, or breach?
See the Remote Proctoring Summative Test Administration Manual or email [email protected] or call 860-713-6860.
Is there a maximum group size for remote proctoring?
Max of 10
Are students required to use a secure browser for testing?
Yes, all student devices used during testing are required to have the Secure Browser or the mobile or kiosk app installed for summative testing.
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Key Remote Proctoring Policy Questions
Question AnswerCan a Test Administrator administer a remote and in-person testing session simultaneously?
It is not recommended for summative testing since monitoring both environments would be very challenging
Can students located in person be administered tests with the remote indicator “on”, using the remote administration tool?
No. The CSDE will be closely tracking where the students are taking the testing for reporting purposes. Simply put, in-person students should be administered tests in the traditional manner.
Does anything need to be activated in TIDE for students to be able to access a remote assessment?
Yes, students must have the Remote Proctoring indicator set to YES in TIDE.
How can the teacher share session IDs and student SASIDs in a secure manner?
Student SASIDs should not be shared via email or text. However, the proctor may use a secure school conference platform such as Google Classroom to post student SASIDs to the individual student. The session ID is not secure, so that information can be shared via email or text at the time of testing.
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Remote Proctoring
Resources for Testing
Coordinators, Teachers, and
Proctors
• Remote Proctoring Test Administration Manual (Required)
• User Guide for Teachers Administering Smarter Balanced & NGSS Summative Assessments Remotely
• Quick Guide for Teachers to Start or Schedule Smarter Balanced & NGSS Interim and Summative Assessments Remotely for Students
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Remote Proctoring
Resources for Technology
Coordinators
• Quick Guide for Technology Coordinators to Prepare Teachers to Administer Connecticut Assessments Remotely
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Remote Proctoring
Resources for Testing
Coordinators, Teachers and
Proctors
• FAQ for Educators (Updated April 14, 2021)
• Remote Testing Training Course (Highly Recommended, ~ 30 min)
• Remote Testing Considerations for Non-Embedded Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for Summative Assessments
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Remote Proctoring
Resources for Parents/
Guardians
• Checklist*• Agreement*• Guide for Families• FAQ for Parents Guardians• Sample Parent/Guardian Letter
*Resources are available in Spanish, Arabic, Haitian-Creole, Mandarin-Chinese, Polish, and Portuguese
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Videos to Support Students,
Parents/Guardians,and
Teachers
Students/Parents (Available in Spanish):• How Students and Parents Test Their
Home Internet Connection• How Students Log Into Take a Test at
Home• How Students can Communicate with
Their Teacher While Taking a Test at Home
Teachers: • How Teachers Log In and Approve
Students to Take a Test• How Teachers can Communicate with
Students While Administering a Remote Test
• How Teachers Test Their Home Internet Connection
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How Students Log in to Take a Test at Home Video
• A new video is available to help prepare students for the period of time when they are out of contact with the test administrator.
• During the period of time student will need to: 1. Select a test, 2. Complete a camera and microphone
check, and 3. Wait for test approval by the test
administrator to access the test.
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How Students Log in to Take a Test at Home Video
VIDEO: How Students Complete the Log in Process
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Questions
