1. DTC Spring Kick-Off
January 8th 2015

2. 4 Assessment Windows

3. Spring Assessment Schedule
PARCC Performance-Based Assessment (PBA)
Grades 3-8, High School ,ELA and Math
3/9/2015 through 4/3/2015
CMAS and CoAlt: Science and Social Studies
4 and 7 (Social Studies), 5 and 8 (Science)
4/13/2015 through 5/01/15
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) CoAlt
Grades 3-11 students with significant cognitive disabilities 4/13/2015 through 5/15/2015
PARCC End-of-Year Assessment (EOY)
Grades 3-8, High School, ELA and Math
4/27/2015 through 5/22/2015

4. Online Assessments Important Dates Spring 2015
Description
PBA-PARCC English Language Arts and Mathematics
Science and Social Studies
EOY-PARCC English Language Arts and Mathematics
Submit student data
December 3
February 16 – March 6
January 23
Online test session set-up begins
Open now
March 30
Proctor caching test content available
February 23
April 13

5. Supporting 2 Platforms

6. Assessment Platforms Assessment Test Engine SIS Notes
PARCC Performance-Based Assessment (PBA)
Caching server available. Java dependences for desktop devices. Apps for Chromebooks and iPads.
CMAS and CoAlt: Science and Social Studies
Use same PARCC configuration and software. Different SIS.
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) CoAlt
Educator Portal
KITE client install for each device. Caching server available. Each client must be individually configured to point to caching server.
PARCC End-of-Year Assessment (EOY)

9. TestNav Components Component Current Software Version
Next Release date
Recommendations
Proctor Caching v
TBD
Upgrade proctor caching Servers to this version.
TestNav
v8.1
v8.2 on January 15th 2015
Full Test of Assessment Environment using forms from training site. (infrastructure trial)
iPad App
v1.2.0
Quick Verification
Chromebook App
V1.2.53
Java
8v25
January 20th 2015

10. Updating the Proctor Cache Software
Version is available for download here:
Since purging the content is the first step in the upgrade process, it may make sense to perform the upgrade while you are purging.
 1. Purge Content from Current Proctor Caching Machine.
2. Uninstall Proctor Caching.
3. Install the new Proctor Caching software.

11. Purge Content from Current Proctor Caching Machine.
Type the static IP colon 4480 into your browser’s address bar (xxx.xx.x.xx:4480) to see the proctor caching server’s status.
On the Home tab, select Go to Content List tab or select the Contents tab.
To filter your list, enter search criteria and select a value from the drop-down list. Select Clear to reset
your search criteria.
Select the test to purge.
Click Purge Content.
Enter the following proctor password in the popup window: t35t1n6
Test content is purged.

12. Quick Verification Start a Browser or App.
Select a URL: or
Enter the following credentials in the login screen:
Username: username
Password: password
Choose "Sign In".
Click the "Start Test Now" button.
If you see the "Congratulations" screen then your computer is correctly configured to run TestNav.

13. Full Test of Assessment Environment
Pearson Access Training Center
Create Students
Configure TestNav
Create a Test Session
CMAS - Use the site readiness form for DTCs only/ePat Grade level forms are for students.
PARCC - Use any of the PARCC ELA or Math forms.
Pre-cache Test content
Print test authorizations tickets.
Start the Test Session.
Log into the URL on the authorizations tickets and take the test.

14. TN Technology Guidelines Update
VERSION 4.3 – November 2014 UPDATE
Firefox browser version requirements updated to versions 28-33
Chrome browser version requirements updated to versions 35-38
Java versions for Internet Explorer updated
Android and iOS8 support added
Whitelist requirements updated for MAC and Windows Tests/accommodations requiring proctor caching listed
Macintosh OS 10.8 and 10.9 support added for Proctor Caching
Windows RT removed
Accessibility and accommodations information updated for spring 2015 testing

15. CDE Support Checklists – High Level
Network Preparation
Proctor Caching
Device Preparation
Testing the Assessment Environment
Post Test Tasks
Technical Training Slide Decks – Detailed Training
Follow the structure of checklists
Detailed instructions with links to documentation
Webinars
Trainings - Cover Technical Training Slide Decks
Office Hours - Q & A Sessions to answer specific questions
Check for details.

16. CDE Training Schedule Training Dates Times Content
Fall CMAS Debrief/ Spring Kickoff
01/08/2015
9:00am
Over of the two testing systems covering key dates.
TestNav Site Readiness Technical Training
1/15/2015
1/20/2015
1:00pm
Nuts and bolts of TesNav assessment environment configuration.
Office Hours
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Answer your specific site readiness questions.

17. Thanks for Your Time Evaluation