December Paper Registration Closes SOON!
STAAR Paper Registration Window: September 14–October 2, 2020
STAAR Online Registration Window: September 14–December 18, 2020
Quantities of test booklets and precoded answer documents shipped to districts will be based on paper registrations in the Assessment Management System at the close of the paper registration window noted above. Districts may now identify students that need large print or oral administration directly in the student’s test registration. Districts can also order additional large print or oral administration materials through the Assessment Management System via Orders > Initial Orders.
Testing Calendar Import is Ready
TSNAP Connect Webinar: Transition to Online Testing
Please join us for our next TSNAP Connect Webinar. Kelly Bertholf, CATS Director from Pflugerville ISD and Kathy Burbank from Lake Travis ISD will be discussing plans developed within their district to help with the transition to online testing. Some of the discussion topics will include: Date: Tuesday, September 29 at 1:00 To register for this webinar, click HERE. For those unable to attend, the slide deck and recording will be posted on the TSNAP website.
ESC 14 Required DTC Training- Pick a Date
DTCs need to choose one date to attend. You are also welcome to bring your campus administrators and CTCs. We are currently offering a limited number of in-person seats. Virtual seats will be capped as well to help with zoom management. We will evaluate our COVID situation as our dates draw nearer. We kindly ask for our virtual attendees to have their cameras turned on during training.
STAAR Alternate 2 Update and Training for New Test Administrators
October 13th with Linda Moran
Accessibility and Designated Supports Updates for STAAR: Pam Loper
November 5th AM Session Registration
November 5th PM Session Registration
Attend Linda Moran's session opposite Pam Loper's session. Must register for individual sessions
What are the administrative pieces to the STAAR ALT 2? : Linda Moran
November 5th AM Session Registration
November 5th PM Session Registration
Attend Linda Moran's session opposite Pam Loper's session. Must register for individual sessions
Mark Your Calendar TELPAS/ALT 2 Webinars
Two webinar training opportunities will be available in January 2021 to provide an overview of the STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate Assessment Management System and the TELPAS Online Training Center and to help you prepare for the spring administrations. The webinars include information on changes and key dates.
Each webinar will be offered at two different times but will include the same information. Districts will receive an additional email in January when registration for the webinars opens. Dates and times for these webinars are listed below.
STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate Tuesday, January 26 Wednesday, January 27 10:00–11:30 a.m. (CT) 10:00–11:30 a.m. (CT) TELPAS and TELPAS Online Training Center Tuesday, January 26 Wednesday, January 27 2:00–3:30 p.m. (CT) 2:00–3:30 p.m. (CT)
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