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Attn CTCs - The links included in this site are for the 2024-2025 SY. We will begin updating resources for SY 2025-2026 in July 2025!
Quick Links for CTCs
Quick Links for CTCs
2024-2025 Irregularity Report Form (all assessments)
2024-2025 Irregularity Report Form (all assessments)
2024-2025 Testing Irregularity form
Signature Page (original doc title says 22-23 but it has not changed)
Oath Folder on Testing Drive -PDF copies
**If you are not certified in Texas, you must know the name of your certified supervisor BEFORE starting this oath!
There are no carry over Cambium accounts. All KTX employees who need access to Cambium must sign up for an account every year.
Once an account has been activated, please use these instructions on how to sign into your account for the first time each school year.
All KTX employees, including those who will be on campus during active testing or who will need access to student testing data must complete the mandatory asynchronous test security training through cornerstone. The 2024-2025 Cornerstone Test Security Training for All KIPP Texas Employees will be pushed out by EOD, 9/16/2024.
Student Data Request Form
Student Data Request Form
Got New to KIPP Students and need access to their Testing Records? Please fill out the form below:
Cambium Missing or Withdrawn Student Form
Cambium Missing or Withdrawn Student Form
Use this form to add students to Cambium or to remove students from Cambium
Refusal to Test - "Opt Out"
Refusal to Test - "Opt Out"
All KTX Refusal to Test Documents can be found in the KTX Assessments Google Drive Folder J.
Refusal to Test FAQ (parent facing)
Refusal to Test Required Meeting Documentation Form
Refusal to Test Parent Meeting Talking Points for SL and CTCs
KIPP Texas Public Schools fully respects and acknowledges requests to have students opt out of STAAR testing; however, under state and federal laws, we are unable to honor this type of request because it is not an option offered in Texas.
Request for Testing Date Change
Request for Testing Date Change
Information document with directions and details about the approval process: Request for Testing Date Change 24-25
Google form (fill this out to place your request): Request for testing date change, step 1
Rollup (Where you can view the status of your request): Change in Testing Date Responses
Staar Score look up (parent access)
Staar Score look up (parent access)
Please refer to this STAAR Results Parent Letter for directions on how to access student results in the Parent Portal or Skyward.
CTCs - please note- you can use the parent portal to access individual student result histories too.
CTC Training Information
CTC Training Information
Updated - Spring 2025 - Please pay close attention to dates and times as they may be different than what was shared in the fall!
1/8 & 1/9
Topic: MOY Testing
Only for CTCs who support i-ready, mCLASS, and MAP
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
1/23 & 1/24 ** Wednesday training moved to Friday to accommodation SAKD **
Topic: IA #2
Who is required to attend: Only for CTCs who support Interim Assessments
Time: 10:00 to 3:00 pm
2/5 & 2/6
Topic: STAAR Alt 2
Who is required to attend: Only for Campuses with STAAR ALT 2 Testers (or who have potential Alt 2 Testers) - STAAR CTCs
Time: 10:00 to 3:00
2/19 & 2/20
Topic: Spring STAAR
Who is required to attend: Only for CTCs who support STAAR Testing
Time: 9:00 to 3:00 pm
3/5 & 3/6
Topic: ACT School Day
Who is required to attend: Advanced Academics CTCs
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
TBD Trainings:
New CTC Bootcamp
STAAR ALT 2 Materials pickup and return
STAAR closeout and return
Cambium master classes for Spring STAAR
EOY
TSIA2
June STAAR
Bi-Weekly CTC Meetings (every other week) 2024-2025
Every other week for 90 minutes (10-11:30 am) on either Wednesday or Thursday
To assist you with scheduling, the same training will be offered twice each week – once on Wednesday and once on Thursday, but CTCs will only have to attend one of the two options.
On occasion, a CTC who fills more than one CTC role (State Aligned CTC, Non-State Aligned CTC, or Advanced Academics CTC) might have to attend both meetings during the week to receive all training content for the week.
For example, for the week of 8/21-8/22 we are covering two topics simultaneously – BOY testing for K-8 and ACT/SAT planning for Advanced Academics. If a CTC is both the CTC for BOY K-8 testing (non-state aligned testing) and the Advanced Academics CTC, then they will need to attend both days in-order to receive both training courses.
Meeting Link: SY 2024-2025 KTX Assessments Training Link
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oww-ueij-agk
KTX Assessment Testing Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T_PlXG4Wrnr66AGRLeiuSGtErjr7WoCZOd82nVOtSAc/edit#heading=h.gnf0p0lxkdhj
Training Recordings - https://sites.google.com/view/ktx-ctc-testing-hub/training-recordings-and-slide-decks
Agenda- Typical Meeting Set Up
Not all CTCs will need to attend the entire training session every week. We will always start whole group with all CTCs for general updates, announcements, and action items (approximately 30 minutes) – We will then transition to that week’s training focus/topic which might not require all CTCs to stay in the meeting. We will do our best to send out meeting topics the week before so CTCs can plan appropriately. We also have a general overview of the year (meetings dates information); however, these training topics may be subject to change.
Welcome (all CTCs)
Communicate Tasks & Deadlines (All CTCs)
Introduction of new content – Topic/Training of the Week (May not be All CTCs depending on topic)
Break-out rooms for guided worktime
Questions & Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Reminders of Tasks & Deadlines
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 Wed/Thus meeting for the week you must do the following things:
Let your RAC know in advance.
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.
Watch the recording of the meeting and review all meeting materials on your own.
Schedule a 1:1 follow up with your RAC to go over any remaining questions.
Chronic absenteeism from bi-weekly meetings will result in a follow-up conversation with SL, SLM, CTC, and RAC to problem solve and look for solutions.
Other Helpful Documents
CTC- Bi-weekly Training Topics Long Term Plan - CTCs will meet every other week on either Wednesday or Thursday from 10:00-11:30. This is a proposed list of training dates and topics. The topic of each week's training may change due to the needs of our CTCs. We will send an email out to all CTCs the week before on the upcoming week's training topic(s) and which CTCs are required to attend.
Master Classes
Master Classes
Headline: This spreadsheet is the signup sheet for SY 2024-2025 Assessment Team Master Classes. CTCs should select the Master Class topic tab below and sign up for a time slot. Sign up is first come first reserved.
Audience: ALL State Aligned CTCs
Details:
KTX Assessment Master Classes are REQUIRED for all applicable CTCs.
These classes are smaller virtual gatherings in which we do guided interactive training.
These Master Classes are based on certain skills or platforms that need to be mastered in order to effectively administer our assessments.
Attendance at Mastery Classes is mandatory for the entire time slot you sign up for and mandatory for all applicable CTCs.
Mastery classes are different from Office Hours where you can drop in at any time during the time block.
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.
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.
Please see the topic sign up for any additional topic specific directions as required.
Master Class Topics
1 December EOC - Cambium and TH set up
2 IA#1 - Master Class Sign Up - Illuminate and TH set up
3. IA#2 - Master Class Sign Up
4. STAAR ALT 2 - Master Class Sign Up
5. Spring STAAR - Master Class Sign Up
6. June EOC - Master Class Sign Up
7. TELPAS - Master Class Sign Up for Specialists of Multilingual Education (formerly DoMEs)
Access to Testing Platforms
Access to Testing Platforms
Accounts for Students (all platforms) and Access to Log in.
Student accounts are automatically created through Clever once a student has been completely enrolled in Skyward (complete schedule). For new to KIPP Students, it takes 24-48 hours after the student has been registered in Skyward, for their clever account to be created.
Students will access i-ready and MAZE (mCLASS for K-6) through their Clever Landing Page.
mCLASS DIBELS 8 for 7G and 8G only
The NWEA testing app is in the apps menu on the Chromebook (but can also be accessed through Clever landing page)
Accounts for KTX Staff
KTX Assessments controls the creation of accounts for the following testing platforms only - Cambium, NWEA MAP, Test hound. All other account requests must be made through an IT-Applications help ticket. Accounts are limited to KIPP Texas Employees only - we cannot create accounts for contractors, temporary staff, etc. nor use a non-KIPP email.
If you do not have access to Clever - please submit and IT-Applications help ticket.
I-ready Accounts
Accounts for Teachers - Accounts for teachers of record (TOR) are created and rostered through Clever using your KIPP Texas Gmail account. You can log in directly from your Clever dashboard or choose "log in with Google" on the amplify log in page. You will access i-ready directly from your Clever dashboard. If i-ready is not on your Clever dashboard, please put in a IT-Applications help ticket.
Accounts for non-TOR - You must submit an IT - Applications ticket for access.
i-ready is listed as "Curriculum Associates i-Ready" on the applications drop down.
MCLASS Accounts
Accounts for Teachers - Accounts for teachers of record (TOR) are created and rostered through Clever using your KIPP Texas Gmail account. You can log in directly from your Clever dashboard or choose "log in with Google" on the amplify log in page.
Accounts for non-TOR - You must submit an IT - Applications ticket for access.
Student Visibility for non-TOR - A member of the campus leadership team is responsible for creating and sharing student groups in amplify mCLASS for non-teachers of record who will need access to student data and reports. Please follow the directions on this help document on how to create and share student groups in mCLASS
NWEA Accounts
Any returning staff who previously had an NWEA account will still access with their account. If staff has forgotten their password, they should use the forgot password function.
Accounts for Teachers of Record (for Science only) were automatically created during the rostering process. This year those accounts were only created for 3-8 Science Teachers.
For Campus Leadership Team Members, Special Population Leads, and any other non-science teachers of record who need student data access.
NEW - NWEA MAP Account Request Google Form
Non-TOR (teacher of record) who need NWEA accounts and/or need to update their existing NWEA account should use this form.
Teacher of Record accounts are automatically created by Clever once students are assigned to them in Skyward.
Replaces the Google Sheets spreadsheet that CTCs used to have to fill out and share with RAC
Should be filled out by the staff member requesting the account/account update
Should be used for Lead proctors who need District Proctor Access in order to find saved test sessions.
Cambium/Testhound Accounts and Cambium Blackout Dates
Test Security Training and Cambium Access
Test Security Training and Cambium Access
All KTX employees, including those who will be on campus during active testing or who will need access to student testing data must complete the mandatory asynchronous test security training through cornerstone. The 2024-2025 Cornerstone Test Security Training for All KIPP Texas Employees will be pushed out by EOD today, 9/16/2024. Anyone who needs Cambium access for Equity Data Day on 9/20/2024 will need to complete the three steps listed above by end of day Thursday 9/19/2024.
Test Security Training and Oath - Will be released in September 2024 through Cornerstone. It is required for all KTX Staff. At the end of the training, the oath must be signed.
Cambium Access - All staff who wish to have a Cambium account for the 2024-2025 school year must complete all three steps listed below:
Complete the 2024-2025 Cornerstone Test Security Training Module released to all KTX employees on 9/16/2024
Please note - your training will not be marked complete in Cornerstone if you do not score 80% or higher on all quizzes (you can return to them and redo them if needed) and/or if you do not scroll all the way to the very end of the final training screen.
If the training is not automatically assigned to you, you may search for it in Cornerstone. In the top right corner click on the search icon and type in "test security". Please make sure you select this year's training (2024-2025 SY) not the 23-24 training.
Sign the Test Security Oath. Directions are in the Test Security Oath section of the Cornerstone Test Security training. (Oath Rollup)
Make sure you spell your KIPP Texas email address correctly on this form.
Non-certified staff must know the name of the certified staff member who will supervise them before filling out the oath. If you are not certified in Texas, you will not be eligible for a Cambium account if you do not name a certified supervisor on your oath. You will be asked to redo your oath with the correct information.
Campus based employees - please reach out to your CTC directly if you are unsure of who the supervisor is for you
SSP - please see the instructions in the Cornerstone Test Security Training for what to do if you are not certified. You may also reach out to ktx.assessments@kipptexas.org if you have questions.
Request a Cambium user account by filling out this Google form**
Make sure you spell your KIPP Texas email address correctly on this form.
For more information about access levels please click here.
There are no rollover accounts. All KTX personnel who need access to Cambium must reapply for a new account every year.
Once an account has been activated, please use these instructions on how to sign into your account for the first time each school year.
** Cambium accounts will not be activated until all 3 parts are completed and verified.
If you had access last year, you will continue to have access until August 16th of this school year. The Cambium account blackout and rollover dates will be included in the KTX Testing Strategy and Assessment Calendar.
After this date your account will be deactivated and removed from Cambium.
There are no rollover accounts. All KTX personnel who need access to Cambium must reapply for a new account every year.
Testhound accounts will be created for CTCs starting in September. We do not use Testhound for any BOY testing. If you would like to view last year's master accommodation list for your campus, you can find them here.
Important Phone Numbers and Contacts
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
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
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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Who Owns Which Assessments? 2024-2025
Who Owns Which Assessments? 2024-2025
The KTX Assessments Team are the Project Leads on the Following Assessments:
State Aligned Testing - STAAR, STAAR ALT 2
Non-State Aligned Testing - mCLASS DIBELS 8: BOY, MOY, EOY Diagnostics; i-ready: Reading and Math Diagnostics; NWEA MAP Growth Science Testing
Advanced Academics Assessments - ACT BOY (11G), Pre-ACT (9G, 10G), ACT School Day, 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/IB; AP Mock, CIA Testing - Amanda Ybarsabal (C&I Academics)
BOY AP - Brian Veracruz and Betty Fuentes
CBE - Jason Langeway & DAPs
National Spanish Exam (NSE) - Karina Quezada
CIRCLE - Roxanne Rangel (C&I Academics)
Curriculum assessments will be named in the KTX Curriculum tracker and in each course’s WAG. Please reach out to the C&I team directly for more information on these assessments.
CTC Deadline Tracking and Checklists
CTC Deadline Tracking and Checklists
A Reminder About Printing 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
Education Demands
Dana Parker
Education Demands
Powered by Artisan on Demand
Cell 832-841-7541
Office 713-865-0200
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