2022–2023 Regional Testing Coordinator Training
On September 30, 2022, Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff will host the education service center (ESC) training covering all the components of the Texas Assessment Program for the 2022–2023 school year. Following a “training of trainers” model, ESC staff will then train district testing coordinators. It is recommended that training of district coordinators be completed by November 11, 2022. Regional and district coordinators are required to be trained in test security and administration procedures at least once. However, annual test administration training for regional and district coordinators is strongly encouraged, especially for policies and procedures that have changed.
Recordings of and PowerPoint presentations from the 2022–2023 Regional Testing Coordinator Training will be posted in the Learning Management System (LMS) in October.
Training Modules
Trainings and Webinars
All district and campus personnel who participate in state-mandated testing or handle secure test materials and content are required to be trained at least once in test security and administration procedures. In addition to this required training, optional training modules are available on the LMS. Although the trainings are available to any district staff members who have access to to the LMS, the following chart provides recommended training based on role.
Role
Prepare for Testing Activities
Test Administration Activities
After Testing Activities
District Testing Coordinator
Technology Requirements for the Texas Assessment Program
The Test Information Distribution Engine
TIDE Enhancements for the 2022–2023 School Year
The Learning Management System
STAAR Alternate 2 Overview
STAAR Alternate 2 Eligibility
Test Security for the Texas Assessment Program
Managing Secure Materials for the Texas Assessment Program
Test Accommodations for STAAR
Oral and Signed Administration for STAAR
The Data Entry Interface
The Centralized Reporting System
Campus Testing Coordinator
Technology Requirements for the Texas Assessment Program
The Test Information Distribution Engine
TIDE Enhancements for the 2022–2023 School Year
The Learning Management System
STAAR Alternate 2 Overview
STAAR Alternate 2 Eligibility
Test Security for the Texas Assessment Program
Managing Secure Materials for the Texas Assessment Program
Test Accommodations for STAAR
Oral and Signed Administration for STAAR
The Data Entry Interface
The Centralized Reporting System
Test Administrator
The Learning Management System
STAAR Alternate 2 Overview
STAAR Alternate 2 Eligibility
Test Security for the Texas Assessment Program
Test Accommodations for STAAR
Oral and Signed Administration for STAAR
The Data Entry Interface
The Centralized Reporting System
Technology Staff
Technology Requirements for the Texas Assessment Program
The Test Information Distribution Engine
The Learning Management System
Test Security for the Texas Assessment Program
TETNs and Webinars
The Student Assessment Division uses the Texas Education Telecommunications Network (TETN) and webinars to present in the Learning Management System (LMS).
In addition, the Student Assessment Division coordinates with the Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (formerly the Texas Education Telecommunications Network) to present webinars on timely topics throughout the school year, including program updates and additional training. District staff should contact their Educational Service Centers (ESCeducation service centers (ESCs) to access TETNs and register for register and access the webinars.
The following TETNs and webinars are scheduled:
TETN: LPAC Decision - Making (Event #1096), October 6, 2022Process, Event #1134
October 5, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon (CT)
This presentation will provide LPAC Decision-Making training for the 2022–2023 school year, as well as an overview of LPAC resources. (Open to ESCs only.)
Webinar: FallRegional testing coordinators only
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Accessibility Updates, Event #1137
October 12, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon (CT)
Regional and district testing coordinators only
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Fall 2023 Updates for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate (Event #1095), October 13, 2022, Event #1135
October 19, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to
noon11:30 a.m. (CT)
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Updated STAAR Alternate 2 Participation Requirements, Event #1163
October 19, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Regional testing and special education coordinators and district testing and special education coordinators
Updated STAAR Alternate 2 Participation Requirements (repeat session), Event #1164
October 20, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Regional testing and special education coordinators and district testing and special education coordinators
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Spring Updates for TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate, Event #1136
January 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (CT)
Regional and district coordinators only
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STAAR Spring Refresher, Event #1162
February 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon (CT)
This presentation will provide Accessibility updates for the 2022-2023 school year. (Open to ESC and DTC registrants only.)Regional and district coordinators only
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Regional Testing Coordinator Training
Regional coordinators are required to be trained in test security and administration procedures at least once. However, annual training is strongly encouraged, especially for new and updated policies and procedures. On September 29, 2023, Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff will host the annual ESC training for regional testing coordinators covering all components of the Texas Assessment Program for the 2023–2024 school year. Following a “training of trainers” model, regional coordinators train district testing coordinators. District coordinator training should be completed by the recommended dates on the Calendar of Events.
Recordings of and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations from the 2023–2024 ESC training will be posted in LMS.