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State Assessment Technology Readiness for School Districts
Relevant Websites
CMAS
ACCESS
Contact
Collin Bonner
Technology Specialist
Assessment Division
(303) 866-6752
bonner_c@cde.state.co.us
Changing District Technology Coordinator Designations
DTCs must be registered with the Assessment Unit and approved by the district's Superintendent in order to access secure sites and receive important communications from our office and assessment vendors. Click Here for the DTC Appointment Form.
District Technology Coordinator Communications
If you would like to subscribe to the DTC list serve, please email Collin Bonner directly.
Test Security
Pearson TestNav - CMAS ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Requirements
- Pearson TN 8 system requirements - Web Link
Checklists TN 8
- Set up and Use TestNav - Web Link
- Mac OS X App Setup - Web Link
- Windows App Setup - Web Link
- Android Devices App Setup - Web Link
- Chromebooks App Setup - Web Link
- iPads App Setup - Web Link
- Linux App Setup - Web Link
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Set Up and Use ProctorCache- Web Link
Component Software
- Proctor Cache and Test Nav apps- Web Link
Documentation
- TestNav 8 Online Support - Web Link
- TestNav 8 and Third Party Assistive Technology - Web Link
- PearsonAccess Next Online support - Web Link
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CMAS Test Simulator Form- Job sheet MS Word
Training
- 2024-25 DTC Kickoff
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2024 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Trainings
- CMAS Technical Training - New DTC with a New TestNav installation- 12-13-23
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2023 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-15-23
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CMAS Test Simulator Form- Job sheet MS Word
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Overview
Requirements
- Supported System Requirements for ACCESS for ELLs and Screener - October 2024 to February 2025 - 10/28/2024 Link
Checklists
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Technology Coordinator Checklist- 6/27/2024 Link
Component Software
- WIDA AMS - Request login credentials from your DAC
- Central Office Services-Service Device (COS-SD v3.0) for ACCESS for ELLs Online and WIDA Screener Online administrations. Central Office Services (COS) installers available for Linux, Mac OS, and Windows on WIDA AMS (login required)
- INSIGHT v10.0.1 Test Engine available for download - DRC INSIGHT installers for iOS, Chrome, Linux, Mac OS, and Windows available to download the on WIDA AMS (login required)
Documentation
- Technology User Guide - 6/27/2024 Link
- WIDA AMS User Guide - 6/27/2024 Link
- Online Testing Network Evaluation and Troubleshooting - 6/27/2024 Link
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Headset Specifications ACCESS for ELLs - 6/27/2024 Link
- DRC System Status webpage
The DRC System Status webpage provides real-time updates on operations of WIDA AMS, INSIGHT, the Testing Site Manager, and Educator Scoring. New this year: DTCs can now subscribe to receive email updates when the status of any system changes. We encourage DTCs to take advantage of this feature and expedite their awareness of any service interruptions impacting ACCESS for ELLs 2.0.
Training
WIDA has archived all training materials and recordings in their secure portal site. Contact bonner_c@cde.state.co.us if you need an account to access the materials.
DRC Technology Webinars for WIDA 2023-24
DRC and WIDA will be hosting a series of Technology Webinars for Technology Coordinators in the 2024-2025 school year. The purpose of the webinars is to provide details related to the ACCESS 23-24 Software Updates, Technology Installations, Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators, and Troubleshooting.
- Pre-Testing: Software Updates and Tech Readiness Checklist
- Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
- Summary: An overview of the COS layout and updates to DRC INSIGHT. It also provides a walk-through of system requirements and the Technology Readiness Checklist.
- Watch the recording
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Pre-Testing: Technology Installations - Part 1
- Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
- Summary: Provides instructions for how to configure a Central Office Services Configuration and installation of Central Office Services Service Devices if needed.
- Watch the recording
- Pre-Testing: Technology Installations - Part 2
- Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
- Summary: Provides instruction on how to install DRC INSIGHT and registration on varying student devices (Windows, Macs, Chromebooks, iPads).
- Watch the recording
- Pre-Testing: Technology Support and Online Preparedness
- Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
- Summary: Provides Technology Coordinators information to communicate with Test Coordinators and Administrators. Topics include establishing a local communication plan to identify issues and troubleshooting if problems arise as well as reviewing when to support Test Administrators at their testing sites by training them to respond to technical issues and when and how to report them.
- Watch the recordong
- During Testing: Technology Troubleshooting
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
- Summary: An overview of the various error messages and common troubleshooting solutions.
- Click here to join the webinar
If you are unable to attend, a recording will be available after the presentations. To view the webinar recordings, log into WIDA AMS and click the View Documentation tile on the landing page or select My Applications > General Information > Documents.
PSAT/SAT- College Board
Requirements
Component Software
Documentation
Training
- 2024 CDE DTC College Board Bluebook Technical Training- 12-14-23
DLM KITE - CoAlt ELA and Math
System Status, Requirements and Component Software
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Kite Suite- Web links to, Bandwidth requirements and KITE client downloads.
Documentation
- Colorado DLM Technology Specifications Manual - Web Link 07/31/2024
- KITE Client whitelist settings - Web Link
- KITE Client bandwidth requirements - Web Link
"Please contact Collin Bonner if an alternate version of any document on this page is needed."
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