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KIPP Public Schools Healthy Schools Report Tracker - Use this to see how KTX compares to other KIPP Networks on BOY/EOY Testing, Academics, etc. 

CTC Training Attendance Information 

Mandatory Attendance

All CTC training is mandatory. We know and understand that CTCs play many vital roles on campus and that time is a valuable and scarce resource, but in order to be set you and your campus up for success you must attend all meetings. If you are unable to attend a meeting, your backup CTC or another member of the campus leadership team will be required to attend in your place. You and your campus are still responsible for all deadlines, action items, and content covered each week. For your convenience, we will record each training session and post it to the testing hub. However, watching a recorded session is not the same as participating live. If we notice a pattern of non-attendance, then a meeting with the CTC, SL, SLM and RAC will be initiated. 

Absence Policy

Life happens – if for any reason you will not be able to attend either training meeting offered, you must do the following things:

1. Let your RAC know in advance.

2. Find someone from your campus leadership team (preferably your backup CTC or another CTC from your campus) to attend the meeting in your place. Let your RAC know who this will be.

3. Watch the recording of the meeting and review all meeting materials on your own.

4. Schedule a 1:1 follow up with your RAC to go over any remaining questions. 

5. Chronic absenteeism from CTC training meetings will result in a follow-up conversation with SL, SLM, CTC, and RAC to problem solve and look for solutions. 

Master Classes

Details: 

1. KTX Assessment Master Classes are REQUIRED for all applicable CTCs. 

   1. These classes are smaller virtual gatherings in which we do guided interactive training. 

   2. These Master Classes are based on certain skills or platforms that need to be mastered in order to effectively administer our assessments. 

   3. Attendance at Mastery Classes is mandatory for the entire time slot you sign up for and mandatory for all applicable CTCs. 

      1. Mastery classes are different from Office Hours where you can drop in at any time during the time block. 

   4. Master classes require active participation (it is we do, you do and you have tasks that must be completed by the end of the session); therefore, CTCs must make arrangements to cover any other obligations, duties, etc. during their assigned training time or they will be asked to attend an additional training. 

2. For certain Master Classes, CTCs who have previously administered the Assessment and have previously completed the skill/platform specific training may be allowed to check in with RACs during their assigned slot and leave early. This will be on a case by case basis.

3. Please see the topic sign up for any additional topic specific directions as required.

Master Class Topics

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Office Hours

Details: 

1. KTX CTC office hours are optional and are usually offered 1-2 weeks before the opening of an assessment window. 

2. Office hours are drop in google meets and questions are answered on a first come first served basis. 

3. We also usually have an open line help desk google meets from 8:00-10:00am on STAAR testing days. 

4. Dates, times, and links for open office hours will be shared on the KTX Assessment Calendar (outlook version). 

Important Phone Numbers and Contacts

See the chart below for information on how to obtain access to the different testing platforms and data sources. 

866-654-3246

NWEA phone number

NWEA Help Desk

Testhound help line (for account issues)

903.858.4497  

833-601-8821

Cambium Testing Support

Cambium Help Desk 

https://helpdesk.tea.texas.gov/ 

TEA Helpdesk and Support

https://kipptexas.zendesk.com/hc/en-us 

KIPP TX Zendesk Help Tickets

KAT Data Ticket

KIPP TX KAT Dashboards and Tableau

Testing Account Information for CTCs

KTX Assessment Team Contacts:

KTX Assessments Department Email - ktx.assessments@kipptexas.org  (emails all Assessment Team Members)

Sam Lopez; Director of Assessments - Samuel.Lopez@kipptexas.org - 713-256-4772

Dina Cruz; RAC SA - Dina.Cruz@kipptexas.org - 210-336-3347

Eric Barnes; RAC DFW - Eric.Barnes@kipptexas.org -  817-800-2270

Marleigh Thomas; RAC Austin - Marleigh.Thomas@kipptexas.org  - 713-820-1451

Skye Raschke; RAC Houston - Skye.Raschke@kipptexas.org - 860-983-8982

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SY2026-2027: Who Owns Which Assessments? 

The KTX Assessments Team are the Project Leads on the Following Assessments:

• State Aligned Testing - STAAR, STAAR ALT 2, KTX Interim Assessments (IA), SAFT

  • KTX Assessments Team Lead STAAR/IA, SAFT - Skye Raschke

  • KTX Assessments Team Lead ALT 2- Dina Cruz

• Non-State Aligned Testing - mCLASS DIBELS 8: BOY, MOY, EOY Diagnostics; i-ready: Reading and Math Diagnostics; Summit K-12 Science Testing

  • KTX Assessments Team Lead - Marleigh Thomas

• Advanced Academics Assessments - ACT BOY/MOY (11G), Pre-ACT (9G, 10G), ACT School Day, SAT BOY/MOY, PSAT, SAT School Day, TSIA2

  • KTX Assessments Team Lead - Eric Barnes

The KTX Assessments Team support the project leads on the Following Assessments:

• State Aligned Testing - TELPAS, TELPAS ALT: Project Leader - Multilingual Team

  • KTX Assessments Team Lead (Cambium support only)- Dina Cruz

• Advanced Academics - SAT National Day; ACT National Day - Anthony Salerno

The Follow Assessments are Lead by the Contacts Listed:

• TELPAS/TELPAS ALT, Summit K-12 - Multilingual Team

• AP; AP Mock, CIA Testing - Lee Anne McKelvey (C&IE Academics)

• CBE - Jason Langeway & DAPs 

• National Spanish Exam (NSE) - Karina Quezada

• CIRCLE - C&IE Academics

• Curriculum assessments will be named in the KTX Curriculum tracker and in each course’s WAG. Please reach out to the C&IE team directly for more information on these assessments. 

A Reminder About Printing Assessments

Printing Tests:

• There will be no centralized printing 

• Schools will be responsible for printing their own assessments and for any printing costs associated with printing

• Schools will receive an invoice and be responsible for processing & payment

• Potential Printers:

  • Below you will find the names of two printers we have used before to help us with printing

  • Please reach out to them if you would like to have them print items for you

  • You are also more than welcome to outsource printing to anyone of your choosing 

    • Simon Printing Company

• • • • Tucker Simon

      • 832 584 3836 c

      • 713 666 1296 o

      • https://www.simonprinting.com/ 

    • Education Demands

      • Dana Parker

      • Education Demands

      • Powered by Artisan on Demand

      • Cell 832-841-7541

      • Office 713-865-0200

      • www.artisanondemand.com