Training Recordings and Slide Decks

Please click here for more information on Bi-Weekly CTC Meetings for SY 2024-2025 including training topics, cadence, and rationale. 

Training Slide Decks

Bi-Weekly CTC Training/Meeting Slide Deck & Agenda - Please note: any slides that are "skipped" are currently under construction for upcoming trainings and may not have accurate information. 

Fall 2024 - Recordings

• Week of 8/7-8/8: Welcome CTCs 

  • Topic(s):  i-Ready, mCLASS DIBELS 8, & NWEA MAP Training Part I

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 8/21-8/22: Welcome CTCs 

  • Topic(s):  i-Ready, mCLASS DIBELS 8, & NWEA MAP Training Part II; ACT/SAT Information Meeting

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 9/4-9/5: All CTCs

  • Topic(s):  Role of CTC, Stipend Info, Test Security Overview, Test hound Basics

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 9/18-9/19: All CTCs

  • Topic(s):  Testing Protocols & Procedures; BOY Feedback

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 10/2-10/3: All CTCs

  • Topic(s):  Accommodations Part I

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 10/16-10/17: All CTCs

  • Topic(s):  Accommodations Part II

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 10/30-10/31: State Aligned Secondary/HS CTCs participating in December EOC only

  • Topic(s):  December EOC Training

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 11/13-11/14: All State Aligned CTCs only (see separate calendar invite - training is 10:00-12:30)

  • Topic(s):  IA#1 Training

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

Spring 2025 Training Dates and Recordings

• 1/8 & 1/9 

  • Topic: MOY Testing 

  • Only for CTCs who support i-ready, mCLASS, and MAP

  • Time: 10:00 - 11:30

  • Recording - Wednesday 1/8; Thursday 1/9

• 1/23 & 1/24 ** Wednesday training moved to Friday to accommodation SAKD ** 

  • Topic: IA #2

    1. CTC Training Slide Deck

    2. Turnkey Campus Based Staff Slide Deck - CTC please make a copy and edit before sharing 

    3. 2425.KTX.IA2 CTC Checklist

    4. IA#2 Illuminate Quick Code Organization Tool

  • Who is required to attend: Only for CTCs who support Interim Assessments

  • Time: 10:00 to 3:00 pm

  • Recording - Thursday 1/23; Friday 1/24

  • Master Class Recordings - Wednesday 2/12 & Thursday 2/13 

• 2/5 & 2/6

  • Topic: STAAR Alt 2

    1. CTC Training Slide Decks

    2. STAAR ALT 2 Test Administrator Training Slide Deck; TA Training Recording; TXCAN Required Course Link

    3. 2425.STAAR ALT 2. CTC Checklist

  • 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

  • Recording -  Wednesday 2/5; Thursday 2/6

• 2/19 & 2/20

  • Topic: Spring STAAR

    1. CTC Slide Deck

    2. Turnkey Training for Campus Based Staff 

    3. CTC Checklist

    4. CTC Companion Guide

    5. SL STAAR Planning Guide

  • Who is required to attend: Only for CTCs who support STAAR Testing

  • Time: 9:00 to 3:00 pm

  • Recording: Wednesday 2/19; Thursday 2/20

• 3/5 & 3/6

  • Topic:  ACT School Day

  • Who is required to attend: Advanced Academics CTCs

  • Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

  • Side Deck

  • Recordings 3/5; 3/6

• 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

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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: 

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

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)

Cambium Master Class

• • Slide deck (slides 321-339)

  • Recording

  • Creating Test Sessions in TA (Video) 

  • unproctored test sessions

  • student test tickets

  • monitor/ run completion reports

  • set EOC eligibility 

  • update/verify student information

  • test score code 

appeals 

Cambium Practice Tests for Students Information and Resources 

ELA Cambium Tools Scavenger Hunt for Students 

• 3rd RLA

• 4th RLA

• 5th RLA

How To Videos on using the tools 

The Texas Education Agency requires test security training for all staff who will actively involved and/or physically present on a KIPP Texas Campus during STAAR, STAAR ALT2, TELPAS, TELPAS ALT, and official Cambium IAs regardless of whether or not the employee directly interacts with testing. In addition, any KIPP Texas Public Schools employee who needs to access secure test data and student results must also be trained in test security measures. Test administrator training on test security procedures is required for all employees at least once a year. At KIPP Texas we highlight and remind staff about test security at every training. 

For the 2024-2025 school year, the process for completing test security training, oaths of test security, and signing up for a Cambium account (access to the centralized reporting system CRS, TFAR, DEI, TIDE, etc.) will be similar to last year. 

This training will consist of two required parts and one optional part. 

• Cornerstone (Required) - All staff will be required to complete the 2024-2025 KTX Test Security Training Module via cornerstone, prior to testing. This will be available September 2024

• Oath (Required) -  All staff will be required to complete the 2024-2025 Test Security Oath via cornerstone (link at end of training), prior to testing. This will be available September 2024

• Cambium Account Sign Up (Optional) - There will be a link at the end of the Cornerstone training for staff members who wish to sign up for a Cambium Account. For more information about access levels please click here. 

  • Accounts will only be created once you have completed the test security training, oath and sign up sheet. 

  • There are no carry over accounts. All KTX personnel who wish to have a Cambium account must reapply each year. 

  • If you don’t complete the sign up, you will not receive an account. 

• For the 2024-2025 SY all Teachers of Record will automatically be given a Learning Management System (LMS) account on 8/26/2024. 

  • This will allow teachers access to Cambium training modules required for EB/TELPAS participation. 

  • These accounts do not allow access to secure test data or student results. 

  • Teachers who wish to have access to other parts of Cambium, will need to complete the three steps above to upgrade their account. 

As a reminder, systems for the Texas Assessment Program including the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE), the Centralized Reporting System (CRS), and the Test Delivery System (TDS) will be offline from 7:00 p.m. (CT) August 16 through 1:00 a.m. (CT) August 26, 2024, to complete a system rollover.

• During this time all existing accounts for KIPP Texas will be deleted from the system.

• All users with an existing account will need to reapply for the new school year following the steps listed above. 

  • Once a new account is created returning users must create a new password when logging in to TIDE for the first time each school year. Users with a new role must have their role updated to ensure that they have appropriate access to the system functionality needed for their assigned role.

• Students must be added to TIDE for the 2024–2025 school year, as all student data, including rosters, will be cleared from TIDE.

• Any Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) tests administered in 2023–2024 that require scoring by hand must be submitted prior to August 16 for scores to be reflected in CRS.

BOY 

Training Slide Decks

Bi-Weekly CTC Training/Meeting Slide Deck & Agenda - Please note: any slides that are "skipped" are currently under construction for upcoming trainings and may not have accurate information. 

Recordings

• Week of 8/7-8/8: Welcome CTCs 

  • Topic(s):  i-Ready, mCLASS DIBELS 8, & NWEA MAP Training Part I

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 8/21-8/22: Welcome CTCs 

  • Topic(s):  i-Ready, mCLASS DIBELS 8, & NWEA MAP Training Part II; ACT/SAT Information Meeting

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

MOY

• 1/8 & 1/9 

  • Topic: MOY Testing 

  • Only for CTCs who support i-ready, mCLASS, and MAP

  • Time: 10:00 - 11:30

  • Recording - Wednesday 1/8; Thursday 1/9

BOY 

Training Slide Decks

Bi-Weekly CTC Training/Meeting Slide Deck & Agenda - Please note: any slides that are "skipped" are currently under construction for upcoming trainings and may not have accurate information. 

Recordings

• Week of 8/7-8/8: Welcome CTCs 

  • Topic(s):  i-Ready, mCLASS DIBELS 8, & NWEA MAP Training Part I

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 8/21-8/22: Welcome CTCs 

  • Topic(s):  i-Ready, mCLASS DIBELS 8, & NWEA MAP Training Part II; ACT/SAT Information Meeting

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

MOY

• 1/8 & 1/9 

  • Topic: MOY Testing 

  • Only for CTCs who support i-ready, mCLASS, and MAP

  • Time: 10:00 - 11:30

  • Recording - Wednesday 1/8; Thursday 1/9

BOY 

Training Slide Decks 

• August 19, 2024- Administering mCLASS DIBELS K-6th with Roxanne Rangel

Recordings

• August 19, 2024- Administering mCLASS DIBELS K-6th with Roxanne Rangel

Training Slide Decks

Bi-Weekly CTC Training/Meeting Slide Deck & Agenda - Please note: any slides that are "skipped" are currently under construction for upcoming trainings and may not have accurate information. 

Recordings

• Week of 8/7-8/8: Welcome CTCs 

  • Topic(s):  i-Ready, mCLASS DIBELS 8, & NWEA MAP Training Part I

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

• Week of 8/21-8/22: Welcome CTCs 

  • Topic(s):  i-Ready, mCLASS DIBELS 8, & NWEA MAP Training Part II; ACT/SAT Information Meeting

    •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

MOY

• 1/8 & 1/9 

  • Topic: MOY Testing 

  • Only for CTCs who support i-ready, mCLASS, and MAP

  • Time: 10:00 - 11:30

  • Recording - Wednesday 1/8; Thursday 1/9

Pre-ACT (9G-10G)  

Slide Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mIuk6kd8OnlW1r_EBsva_hr4yl8qZe1kRwDnwwAiK5A/edit#slide=id.g27228079b5c_0_32

Video Recording:

9/25: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XSTNyYBoMFfKwOdl6oNNO-eaIu69nNlm/view

9/26: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L5czWhic-GAmZFxH4jwRtjn2y0NPx1GS/view

District BOY ACT (11G)  

Slide Deck: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NLuT-q1nO9PNniBIMHAKW1Oy4EwpKnfbN_FDCbPLynI/edit#slide=id.g27228079b5c_0_32 

Video Recording: 

10/9: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jZvSBqi5_3IlER314S89Ik6Ut8Ps2soy/view

10/10: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HD4YJ6CtKeoMfaNgNswL3qroP4DtrMP0/view

ACT SCHOOL DAY Training

• 3/5 & 3/6

  • Topic:  ACT School Day

  • Who is required to attend: Advanced Academics CTCs

  • Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

  • Side Deck

  • Recordings 3/5; 3/6

September 2024

Slide Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16QOzvyde6D6NY8zgSlddhUNwFjOm2h19oVTuBkO8kPk/edit#slide=id.g27228079b5c_0_32

Video Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nIUEEQc8_hZRU-vG6mO1aRpEbeKiq0B-/view

September 2024

Please ensure that sure you copy the passcode as you will need it to access the recordings. 

TSIA2 Part 1:

https://collegeboard.zoom.us/rec/share/nyhdzbdAdGlgg40cIdv-xkD62qguTdew0LUiDqMq2n73l8-BptlzkTMPD8UN21Ir.w6TAQcxVEdruwTpu

Passcode: TSIA2basic*

TSIA2 Part 2:
https://collegeboard.zoom.us/rec/share/JakhnxvvHCB-j20o0PrC0Q0aBlwgBPt3q9FOWqTDKtpBV0scwdMXBDp5neNnhXiT.KV_4HQpuVbpc0mCu

Passcode: TSIA2Adva*

TSIA2 Part 3:

 https://collegeboard.zoom.us/rec/share/z_idQm-ojjSwRTN44XSxxHmkgYBlMvvWwYSlJXUNkldhJsPoQ00HpcLVxtHrVWHv.6gXfRbhU7_p8p9gU

Passcode: TSIA2Admin3*

Training Slide Decks

TSIA2 Part 3 Accessing Data--Reports and Web Service Updates.pptx

TSIA2 Part 1 Basic Administrator Training 2024.pptx

TSIA2 Part 2 Advanced Administrator Training.pptx

IA#1 

Training Slide Decks 

• IA#1 - CTC Training Slide Deck

• IA#1 Turnkey Slide Deck for Campus Staff (CTC please make a copy and edit before training your campus staff)

Additional resources can be found on the IA page of the hub.

Recordings

Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording; Master Class 11.19; Master Class 11.20 - Testhound Setup

IA#2

• 1/23 & 1/24 ** Wednesday training moved to Friday to accommodation SAKD ** 

  • Topic: IA #2

    1. CTC Training Slide Deck

    2. Turnkey Campus Based Staff Slide Deck - CTC please make a copy and edit before sharing 

    3. 2425.KTX.IA2 CTC Checklist

    4. IA#2 Illuminate Quick Code Organization Tool

  • Who is required to attend: Only for CTCs who support Interim Assessments

  • Time: 10:00 to 3:00 pm

  • Recording - Thursday 1/23; Friday 1/24

  • Master Class Recordings - Wednesday 2/12 & Thursday 2/13 

• 2425.KTX.IA2.CTC Training Final

• Thursday Recording; Friday Recording

• 2425.KTX.IA2.CTC Training Scenarios Day 1 (Thursday)

• 2425.KTX.IA2.CTC Training Scenarios Day 2 (Friday)

• 2425.KTX.IA2.CTC Checklist

• 2425.KTX.IA2.Campus Based Staff Turnkey Training - Due 2/14/2025

• IA#2 Illuminate Quick Code Organization Tool

2425.KTX.DEC EOC.CTC Training Slide deck

• • •  Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording

    • December EOC Closeout 12/05 Recording

2425.KTX.DEC EOC STAAR. Campus Based Staff Turnkey Training- Final - Please make a copy before editing

2425.KTX.December EOC CTC Checklist

2024-2025 TEA Score Reporting Dates 

STAAR Closeout Training Resources

• STAAR Closeout Training CTC Slide Deck (starts on slide #258)

• Training Recording 12.5; Training Recording 12:9

• December EOC CTC Checklist

Topic:  

• 2/5 & 2/6

  • Topic: STAAR Alt 2

    1. CTC Training Slide Decks

    2. STAAR ALT 2 Test Administrator Training Slide Deck; TA Training Recording; TXCAN Required Course Link

    3. 2425.STAAR ALT 2. CTC Checklist

  • 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

  • Recording -  Wednesday 2/5; Thursday 2/6

• 2/19 & 2/20

  • Topic: Spring STAAR

    1. CTC Slide Deck

    2. Turnkey Training for Campus Based Staff 

    3. CTC Checklist

    4. CTC Companion Guide

    5. SL STAAR Planning Guide

  • Who is required to attend: Only for CTCs who support STAAR Testing

  • Time: 9:00 to 3:00 pm

  • Recording: Wednesday 2/19; Thursday 2/20

Cambium Master Class

• • Slide deck (slides 321-339)

  • Recording

  • Creating Test Sessions in TA (Video) 

  • unproctored test sessions

  • student test tickets

  • monitor/ run completion reports

  • set EOC eligibility 

  • update/verify student information

  • test score code 

appeals 

Cambium Practice Tests for Students Information and Resources 

ELA Cambium Tools Scavenger Hunt for Students 

• 3rd RLA

• 4th RLA

• 5th RLA

How To Videos on using the tools 

STAAR and STAAR ALT 2 Close Out Training

Slide deck (Starts on slide 346) 

• Checklist (STAAR) - Close out is at the bottom

• Checklist (STAAR ALT 2)

• Directions - Test Status Code Report and Score Cope Appeals

• Directions- ALT 2 setting up campus boxes and scanning inventory into testhound

• Test Status Code Report Template for CTC to Make a Copy

• Test Status Code Report - Master DTC Copy (updated daily by DTC/RAC)

  • STAAR

  • STAAR ALT 2

Recordings: 4/11 ; 4/14

June STAAR EOC 2025

• 5/29/2025 9:00am-12:00pm 

  • Topic: June STAAR EOC CTC Training

    1. CTC Slide Deck

    2. Turnkey Training for Campus Based Staff 

    3. CTC Checklist

    4. Closing out testing training (starts on slide 111)

       • Test Status Code Report - Master DTC Copy (updated daily by DTC/RAC)

         • June STAAR EOC

       • Test Status Code Report Template for CTC to Make a Copy

  • Who is required to attend: Only for June CTCs who support June EOC STAAR Testing

  • Time: 9:00 to 12:00 pm (Virtual - CTC Training Google Meets Link)

  • Recording: Thursday 5/29