2022–2023 Regional Testing Coordinator Training

On September 30, 2022, Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff hosted 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 are posted in the Learning Management System (LMS).

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 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.) 

Regional testing coordinators only

• Accessibility Updates, Event #1137

October 12, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon (CT)

Regional and district testing coordinators only

• 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

11:30 a.m. (CT)

Regional and district coordinators only

• 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

• 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

• STAAR Spring Refresher, Event #1162

February 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon (CT)

Regional and district coordinators only

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.