• January 31 & February 3 - STAAR Campus Coordinator Training (register and confirm details in Kickup)
• February 11 - Work Session (register and confirm details in Kickup)
• March 27 - Work Session (register and confirm details in Kickup)

Students were updated in TIDE on January 24.

User accounts have been updated in TIDE. Some users (those with accounts created by the STAAR coordinator earlier in the year) may log in as usual and select the "Campus Coordinator" user role. Other users, with new accounts, will receive an email (dated 1/30/2025) with instructions to access their user account. All users can choose "reset password" as need to access their own user account. Step-by-step instructions are available here. Remember that campus coordinators do not have permission to contact Cambium about user accounts or anything else without permission from Kelly.

The first TIDE task for TELPAS campus is to verify accuracy and completion of Years in U.S. Schools. This is due complete by February 21.

Campus training materials were posted earlier this week. Find these materials here.

The AVID AD-39 headset is the only model we support for TELPAS Listening/Speaking and text-to-speech. Use other devices at your own risk.

Here's an updated quote if you need to make a purchase.

Campus coordinators should be familiar with manuals prior to attending training in January.

Requests submitted in December & January are being reviewed and processed. Stay tuned for updates.

Eligibility Requirements (with examples)

Accommodation Cannot be Applied

✔️a student requires braille materials for Interims (does not require TEA approval for STAAR)

Unable to Participate in One Domain of TELPAS

✔️a student communicates with eye blinks and ARD committee has determined the student cannot be assessed by an online speaking assessment (TELPAS), student will be holistically rated in listening

✔️a student is deaf and ARD committee has determined the student cannot be assessed in listening, student will be holistically rated in speaking

Technology Access is Precluded

✔️a student experiences adverse health (seizures, spasms, headaches) when exposed to certain types of monitors

✔️a student is participating in an assessment in a setting that does not offer reliable internet access
✔️a student is precluded by a court order from accessing the internet

Be aware:
🚫A special administration will not be approved because a student knows very little English.

🚫A special administration will not be approved because a student has limited exposure to computers.
🚫A special administration will not be approved because another mode (paper, holistic) is preferred.

Always check here first when you are looking for something that I have shared.

Resources from recent trainings as well as other resources for use during each administration are available and periodically updated. Be sure you have this site bookmarked.

Secondary campuses are encouraged to create a system for students to look up test site assignments rather than posting on walls. Post QR codes or email the link to students so they can easily find their assigned test sites.

Elementary campuses are also welcome to use this method if it's helpful.

Instructions for a simple method are available at this link.

Each campus coordinator is expected to have at least one administration created in Testhound for an interim or other local administration no later than January.

👉Ellevation is not send a complete file over nightly. For example, only of our elementary schools are on the file they send to Testhound. I've asked for this to be corrected. I'm hearing from other districts that they're not particularly responsive. Keep me updated, please.

Upcoming Training Opportunities - Preregister at this link (must be logged in to Testhound).

• Testhound Tune-Ups (live work sessions, bring your questions)
• Monday, February 3, 2:00-2:30 PM CT
• Thursday, February 6, 9:00-9:30 AM CT
• Monday, February 10, 2:00-2:30 PM CT
• Thursday, February 13, 9:00-9:30 AM CT
• Monday, February 17, 2:00-2:30 PM CT
• Thursday, February 20, 9:00-9:30 AM CT
• Monday, February 24, 2:00-2:30 PM CT
• Thursday, February 27, 9:00-9:30 AM CT
• Monday, January 27, 2:00-2:30 PM CT
• Thursday, January 23, 9:00-9:30 AM CT

• Changing Your Testing Schedule
• Wednesday, February 12, 10-10:30am

Friday, February 24, Confirm time and location in Kickup

Individual assistance as needed. TIDE & Testhound support available at all sessions. Attendees may come and go at any time, but all must register in advance. Bring laptops and other necessary resources. Confirm time and location in Kickup.

Suggested Tasks:Review student accommodations, ensure all requests for special administrations of TELPAS/STAAR are documented and submitted; prepare Accommodation Request Forms if necessary.

Choose 1 session to attend - January 31 or February 3, 2025.

Required annual training for STAAR coordinators. Attendees will read the DCCR and Test Administrator Manual prior to this session.

Lunch break on your own.

Tuesday, February 11, Confirm time and location in Kickup

Individual assistance as needed. TIDE & Testhound support available at all sessions. Attendees may come and go at any time, but all must register in advance. Bring laptops and other necessary resources. Confirm time and location in Kickup.

Suggested Tasks: TELPAS scheduling, Identify special needs for TELPAS, prepare training materials, verify accommodations in Testhound, online TELPAS setup

Thursday, March 27, Confirm time and location in Kickup

Individual assistance as needed. TIDE & Testhound support available at all sessions. Attendees may come and go at any time, but all must register in advance. Bring laptops and other necessary resources. Confirm time and location in Kickup.

Suggested Tasks:Final preparations for April/May STAAR administrations