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Webinar Training Sessions: Calls will be operator assisted. Submit questions through the chat window. Conference Call information – Provided in webinar confirmation email.

Spring 2014 Online TestingIREAD-3

ISTEP+ Applied Skills and Multiple-Choice

Program Information and Registration and Technology Survey (RTS)

Training Session

Title

• Welcome and Introductions

• Session Goals

• Milestone Reviews

• Online Testing Program Overview and Components

• Readiness Process - Checkpoints• Registration and Technology Survey (RTS)

Application • Communication and Support

• Next Steps and Q/A

Agenda

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• Michele Walker, Director, Office of Student Assessment

• Lori Weber, Assistant Director of Student Assessment

• Elizabeth Andrews, Assessment Specialist• Ben Kemp, Assessment Specialist

Indiana Department of Education

• Shiva Doreswamy, Portfolio Manager• Cece Robinson, Program Coordinator• Donna Hyland, Online Implementations

CTB/McGraw-Hill

Welcome and Introductions

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Session Goals

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Session GoalsISTEP+/IREAD-3

Online Spring 2014 Testing

Review Milestone Schedule

Introduction to the Spring 2014 IREAD-3/

ISTEP+ Program, Readiness Process and

Online Program Components

How to Use the Registration and

Technology Survey (RTS) Website

Session Goals

IREAD-3 and ISTEP+ Online in Spring 2014

ISTEP+ Applied Skills ELA & SS ISTEP+ Multiple-Choice Test* IREAD-3 Spring and Summer*

2014 Online

* Available on iPAD

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2014 Online Tests

Release Milestones DatesRegistration and Technology Survey (RTS) Opens

Nov 11

Test Delivery Client (TDC) ReleasedWorkstation Version (v9.8 with Statewide Readiness Test content)

Dec 16 (expected)

Test Delivery Client (TDC) ReleasediPAD App(with Statewide Readiness Test content)

Dec 16 (expected)

Statewide Readiness Test Tickets Availablevia iSOFT

Jan 3

Statewide Readiness Test Jan 28 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET** Alternate date in case of weather/other issue: Feb 4

Test Administration System (TAS) Release Feb 10

Checkpoint 1Checkpoint 2Checkpoint 3

Dec 15Feb 1Feb 17 (ISTEP+ Applied Skills Test Sites)Mar 3 (IREAD-3 Test Sites)Apr 14 (ISTEP+ M/C Test Sites)

Milestones

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Milestones

Training Dates Dates

Program Kick-off / Registration Technology Survey (RTS) Webinar Sessions1-1/2 hrs.

Oct 29 (1) - 1:00 p.m. EasternOct 30 (2) - 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. EasternNov 5 (2) - 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. EasternNov 6 (1) - 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Statewide Readiness Training Webinar Sessions2 hrs.

Dec 3 (2) - 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. EasternDec 10 (2) - 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. EasternDec 11 (2) - 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Eastern

Test Administration System (TAS) Training Sessions2.5 – 3 hrs.Webinars (7 sessions)Onsite (5 locations)

Webinars:Jan 28 - 1:00 p.m. EasternJan 29 - 9:00 a.m. EasternFeb 11 - 9:00 a.m. EasternFeb 12 - 3:00 p.m. EasternFeb 27 - 9:00 a.m. EasternMar 12 - 1:00 p.m. EasternMar 13 - 9:00 a.m. EasternOnsite:(9:00 a.m. Eastern morning session for outside corporations; afternoon 1:00 p.m. Eastern for hosting corporation schools)Feb 25, 26Mar 25, 26, 27

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Training MilestonesTraining Milestones

Test Administration Milestones Dates

ISTEP+ Applied Skills Online Test:Opt-In Window CTB-Created Test Sessions AvailableISTEP+ Applied Skills Practice Test WindowISTEP+ Applied Skills Operational Test Window

**Content Release bundled with IREAD-3

Nov 11 - Jan 20Feb 10Feb 10 - Mar 12Mar 3 - 12

~ Feb 3 IREAD-3 Spring Online Test:Opt-In Window CTB-Created Test Sessions AvailableIREAD-3 Practice Test WindowIREAD-3 Operational Test Window**Content Release bundled with ISTEP+ Applied Skills

Nov 11 - Jan 20Feb 10Feb 10 - Mar19Mar 17 - 19~ Feb 3

ISTEP+ Multiple-Choice Online Test:iPAD Opt-In WindowCTB-Created Test Sessions AvailableISTEP+ Multiple-Choice Practice Test WindowISTEP+ Multiple-Choice Operational Test Window

**Content Release

Nov 11 - Feb 7Mar 24 following wave 2 pre-idMar 24 - May 9Apr 28 - May 9

~ Mar 23 Slide 8

MilestonesMilestones

Common Terminology

Common Terminology

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Checkpoint Process Process to assess readiness for online testing

CTB IN Web Portal Website location containing information regarding online testing and other topics www.ctb.com/istep

My Programs / Navigator Website

Landing page with links to other applications such as the Registration & Technology Survey and Secure File Sharing

OAS – Online Assessment System

Consists of two parts - Test Delivery Client and Test Administration System

RTS – Registration and Technology

Survey Collects data and provides information regarding online test capacity and technology readiness

TAS – Test Administration

System

Website used by local test coordinators to manage test sessions and by technology coordinators to access software and content

TDC – Test Delivery Client

The locally installed testing client application used by students to take online tests

Test Session Creation

(Pre-Scheduling) CTB creates test sessions and assigns students by grade

Common Terminology

http://www.ctb.com/istep

Online Testing Benefits

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Online

Testing

Security - Students view one item at a time

Delivery of Accommodations

Items are shown larger than on paper/pencil

versionStudents motivated by

online format

Research shows comparability between online and paper/pencil

testing

Milestones

Intro - Online Testing Components

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Online Testing

Components

CTB IN State Web Portal(Support)

Registration and Technology

Survey (RTS)(Capacity Analysis)

Test Delivery Client (TDC) Application(Student)

Test Administration System (TAS)

(Administrative)

Online Testing Compon

ents

CTB IN State Web

Portal(Support)

Registration and

Technology Survey

(RTS)(Capacity Analysis)

Test Delivery Client (TDC)

Application

(Student)

Test Administr

ation System (TAS)

(Administrative)


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URL: www.ctb.com/istep

Scrolling Ticker

General information about the tests

Single Sign-on Navigator Page Access

Test and Technology Coordinator Support Materials

Experience Online Testing (Students)

ISTEP+ Online TAS Sandbox (Administrators)

Report Disruption

News and Information

Community Forum

Help Desk Contact Information

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CTB IN Web Portal - Introduction

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CTB IN State Web Portal

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http://www.ctb.com/

CTB IN Web Portal Scrolling Ticker

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a – Scrolling Ticker

The scrolling ticker enables the IDOE and CTB to post alerts for Indiana corporations and schools. Some announcements are

clickable links to view more information.

a

Scrolling Ticker

CTB IN Web Portal About the Test

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b – Assessment Program

Information

Click the “Assessment Program Information”

button to access general information about Indiana test administrations.

b

Assessment Program Information

CTB IN Web Portal Access Account

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c – Single Sign-on Account

Access

Click the “Access your CTB Account” button to

login to the My Programs – Overview website.

Single Sign-on

FAQ Intro - CTB Indiana Web Portal

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FAQ Single Sign-on** FAQ TipQ: I do not have a Single Sign-on SSO account. How do I get an account?A: What role do you have at the corporation?Corp. Test Coordinator – Contact the CTB/Indiana Help Desk for assistance. School Test Coordinator – Contact the CTC for approval. CTC contacts Help Desk to request account.Technology Coordinator – Contact the CTC for approval. CTC contacts Help Desk to request account.

** FAQ TipQ: I do not see a link to the Registration and Technology Survey Application on the My Programs-Overview page. How do I have the link added to my account?A: What role do you have at the corporation?Corp. Test Coordinator – Contact the CTB/Indiana Help Desk for assistance. School Test Coordinator – Contact the CTC for approval. CTC contacts Help Desk to request account.Technology Coordinator – Contact the CTC for approval. CTC contacts Help Desk to request account.

CTB Indiana Web Portal

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d – Test Coordinator Support Materials

Click the “Test Coordinator Support Materials” button to access a variety of materials to support

online testing. New materials will be frequently added.

d

Test Coordinator Support Materials

CTB IN Web Portal Technology Coordinator

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e – Technology Coordinator Support

Materials

Click the “Technology Coordinator Support Materials” button to access a variety of materials to support online

testing. New materials will be frequently added.

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Technology Coordinator Support Materials

CTB IN Web Portal Online Writing Assessment

f – Experience Online Testing (Student)

Click the “Experience Online Testing” button to access an Internet simulation

of the Test Delivery Client.

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Experience Online Testing

CTB IN Web Portal The Button Page

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g – ISTEP+ Online Demo

Click the “ISTEP+ Online Demo” button to access the

ISTEP+ Online sandbox.

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ISTEP+ Online Demo

CTB IN Web Portal News, Forum, Help Desk

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h – Report Disruption

In the event a disruption occurs locally, this page can be used to submit

information to the CTB/Indiana Help Desk.

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Report Disruption


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i – News/ Dashboard

During testing, visit this page for CTB status updates and alerts.

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News/Dashboard


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j – CTB IN Forum

The forum is a password- protected online website

where users can ask questions and connect

with other schools/corporations, CTB

and the IDOE.

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Indiana Forum


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k – CTB IN Help DeskThis web page contains static

CTB/Indiana Help Desk contact information. Please note the new email address for 2014:

[email protected]

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CTB Indiana Helpdesk


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CTB IN State Web

Portal(Support)

Registration and

Technology Survey



Application

(Student)

Test Administr

ation System (TAS)

(Administrative)


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CTB b Portal

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Indiana RTS Access

Registration and Technology Survey (RTS) Website

Single Point of Information Analysis to Assess Online Testing ReadinessAnalysis: Students Testing Online to Workstations Available for TestingAnalysis: Workstations Available to Network CapacityOnline Testing Status Indicator and Feedback (Checkpoint Progress)

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Registration and Technology Survey (RTS)

Usable workstations (meet minimum requirements)Network capacity (10 kbps per machine)Testing Window/Sessions needed


ents

CTB IN State Web

Portal(Support)

Registration and

Technology Survey



Application

(Student)

Test Administr

ation System (TAS)

(Administrative)


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Test Delivery Client (TDC) Application• Student testing software• Lock-down browser• Online Tools/Accommodations

Test Delivery Client – Testing Software

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Test Delivery Client

Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Tablet, Thin Client* (*ex: NComputing)Windows MAC OS X Linux iPAD2 or newer

Windows XP SP3 Snow Leopard 10.6 (Intel) Fedora Rel.11 (Red Hat) iOS6Windows Vista SP1 Lion 10.7 (Intel) OpenSUSE 11.1 iOS7

Windows 7 (32 & 64) Mountain Lion 10.8 (Intel) Ubuntu 9.04 *No iPAD miniWindows 8

Processor / RAM Requirements1.3 GHz Processor 1.8 GHz Processor 1.3 GHz Processor N/A1 GB RAM, 2 GB recommended

1 GB RAM, 2 GB recommended

2 GB RAM, 4 GB recommended

1 GB disk space available 1 GB disk space available 1 GB disk space

available Screen Size / Resolution

Screen – “10-inch class” Screen – “10-inch class” Screen – “10-inch

class”Screen – “10-inch

class”Resolution - 1024 x

768 Resolution - 1024 x 768 Resolution - 1024 x 768 *No iPAD mini

Ancillary SoftwareJava (JRE) 6 or 7,

32-bit recommendedJava (JRE) 6 or 7,

32 bit recommendedJava (JRE) 6 or 7,

32 bit recommended Guided Access Use

Adobe Air Flash Player 10 or 11 Adobe AirSlide 31

Workstation Hardware/Software Requirements

Test Delivery Client Minimum Hardware Requirements

Blocking RulerContrast Screen (Color / Font)EraserHighlighterManipulative (ruler, calculator)Mark for Later ReviewOption (Answer Choice) EliminatorReference CardSpeech Reader

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Student Testing Tools and Accommodations

Test Delivery Client – Student Testing Tools


ents

CTB IN State Web

Portal(Support)

Registration and

Technology Survey



Application

(Student)

Test Administr

ation System (TAS)

(Administrative)


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Test Administration System (TAS)• Password-protected website• Student data management• Test assignments• Testing status

Test Administration System Website

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Test Administration System

Test Administration System (TAS) Focus on minimal clicks Consistent behavior and controls

• Modal windows• Accordion to show / hide• Major actions across tabs


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•Screen Reader / Text-to-Speech•Variable Font Size, Font Color•Variable Screen Question / Answer Background Color

Accommodations available

for students include:

Student Testing Accommodations

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CheckpointProcess

Intro – Checkpoint Process

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Checkpoints Review

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Checkpoint Process

Checkpoint Process

• Program Kick-off• RTS Training• RTS Data Entry • Initial Site

Readiness Status Report

Checkpoint 1 Registration and Technology Survey

• TDC Training• TDC Installation• Statewide

Readiness Test• Technology Site

Readiness• Site Support and

Troubleshooting

Checkpoint 2Client Install and Statewide Readiness Test

• TAS Training and Site Access

• Final Content Installation

• Test Assignments

• Practice Testing• Final

Workstation Checks

• Operational Test ReadyCheckpoint 3

Final Workstation Check

Goals

•Gather contact, testing and technology data from schools•Review RTS results•Assess initial online testing capacity and gaps

Process

•Verify and update data in the Registration and Technology Survey website (RTS) for: contacts, student testing enrollment, student testing workstations and network configuration

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Checkpoint 1 – Registration and Technology Survey

Checkpoint 1

Goals

• Confirm workstation readiness (initial)

• Confirm network configuration

• Uncover and address local technical issues

Process

• Install Test Delivery Client and Statewide Readiness Test content

• Test and check workstations

• Conduct site support visits if needed

Checkpoint 2 – Site Readiness

Checkpoint 2

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Goal

• Uncover and address local technical issues at schools• Work

station

• Content install

• TDC install

• Connectivity

• Networking

Process

• Administer Statewide Readiness Test to exercise testing workstations

• Use provided sample student testing accounts, passwords and test access codes

• Use instructions provided to administer test

• TAS access not required

• Report issues to CTB

Checkpoint 2 – Statewide Site Readiness Test

Checkpoint 2 – Statewide Readiness Test Administered Statewide – Jan 28

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Goals

•Assess final check of workstations and setup•Uncover and address last-minute technical issues•Final content installation•Test Administration System training•Practice Tests in progress

Process

•Install final Practice Test and Operational Test Content•Exercise testing workstations•Administer Practice Tests•Support visits if needed•Report issues to CTB

Checkpoint 3 – Final System Check

Checkpoint 3

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ents

CTB IN State Web

Portal(Support)

Registration and

Technology Survey



Application

(Student)

Test Administr

ation System (TAS)

(Administrative)


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CTB IN Web Portal

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Indiana RTS Access

Indiana RTS Corporation Home Panel

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Corporation-level network

data

Corporation-level view of Test and Technology

Coordinator contact data


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New for Spring 2014

Corporation Home Panel

Spring Break dates collection

Indiana RTS School Home Panel

Click School tab to open School Panel View

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Schools listed

Panels preloaded with data; open the panel to review / revise data

by clicking on the images: Required data present Missing data

Checkpoint 1, 2 and 3 progress bar Green: passed

Red: failed (hover on blue question mark for

details)

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New for Spring 2014

Legend

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New for Spring 2014

Green checkmark and Red x replaced with black images

New for Spring 2014

C1, C2, C3

New for Spring 2014

Checkpoint 1 segment remains red until checkpoint 1 has been cleared.

Registration and Technology Survey

Editable fields Name and contact information required

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RTS Enrollment Panel

Required fields

Save/Close

Indiana RTS School Contact Panel


Enrollment not editable in the app

All boxes below enrolled grades

pre-checked

IDOE paper/pencil approved (new)

Opt-In Section (new)

Number of test periods (3) &

number of testing days (10)

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RTS Enrollment PanelIndiana RTS School Enrollment Panel


New for Spring 2014

IDOE paper/pencil approved

New for Spring 2014

Opt-In Section

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RTS Enrollment PanelIndiana RTS School Enrollment Panel


Minimum technical

requirements

Four types of devices

One row of device data

requiredField selections in bold red font

do not meet minimum

requirements. These machines cannot be used

for online testing.

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RTS Workstation PanelIndiana RTS School Workstation Panel

DeleteThin

Client/Tablet


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RTS Workstation PanelIndiana RTS School Workstation Panel

New for Spring 2014 Field selections in red

font do not meet minimum requirements. These machines cannot

be used for online testing.

New for Spring 2014Tablet Data Button/Row

New for Spring 2014TNI Section removed

RTS Workstation Panel

Network configurationInternet Connection type, Down speed and Up speed

required

Required fields

Indiana RTS School Network Panel


Record Checkpoints 2 and 3 status

Return to RTS and check these boxes upon completion

of Checkpoints 2 and 3

Required fields to complete

Checkpoints 2 and 3


Indiana RTS School Readiness Panel

Indiana RTS Progress Panel

Need Help?Support Options and Resources

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Support and Resources

Administration Policies and Procedures Assistance (IDOE)

Indiana Department of Education

[email protected]

http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment

Phone: 317-232-9050

Toll Free: 888-544-7837

Fax: 317-233-2196

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Support and Resources

Communication

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Communication is key to the success

of online testing!

Email Blasts

Access to Corp

Technology Team

CTB.COM / IN Portal

Page

Scrolling Ticker News /

Dashboard and Forum

Training Documents

(PPT, Recordings)

Support Documents

Communication

Webex Sessions

Site Visits

Phone Support

Client Log File Review

Training

Support Documentation

Technical Support Plan

Technical Support

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Technical Support

CTB IN State Web Portal• www.ctb.com/istep • Support Content• News Ticker• Support Email:

[email protected]

CTB Indiana Online Forum• Connect with other

corporations/schools• Post / Ask Questions

Online Resources

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Online Resources

http://www.ctb.com/wt2

• Common Error Messages and Resolution

• Network and Workstation Configuration Checklists

• Online Quick Start Guide (TAS)• Registration and Technology

Survey (RTS) Instructions• Site Network Infrastructure

Guidelines• Test Administration Manuals

(TAM)• Test Preparation and Admin

Checklist• Thin Client Site Readiness

Checklist• Thin Client Troubleshooting Guide• Troubleshooting Tips• Test Delivery Client Installation

Guide

Support Documents

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Types of Support Documents

Online Quick Start Guide

Online Examiner’s Manual

Sample Testing Schedules

Online Test Preparation and Administration Checklist

Test Administration System Training Presentation

Troubleshooting Guide

Online Testing Toolkit

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Online Testing Toolkit (TAS)

Review CTB IN State Web Portal www.ctb.com/istep

Review RTS data for accuracy; update if incorrect

Note status for Checkpoint 1; Pass/Did Not PassPlan to attend future training sessions (calendar)

Plan for Statewide Readiness Test in January

Questions? Contact CTB Indiana Help Desk or IDOE

Takeaways Next Steps

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Take Aways/ Next Steps

http://www.ctb.com/istep

Questions?

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