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Technology Readiness
Relevant Websites
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PearsonAccess Next - Precache Test Content
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2023 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Training
- 2023 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-13-22
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2023 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-15-22
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CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training Links - MS Word
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CMAS Site Readiness Infrastructure Trial - Job sheet MS Word
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.
Community of Practice for Colorado Site Readiness for Online Assessment
Visit the Google Group to join.
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 http://download.testnav.com/- Web Link
Documentation
- TestNav 8 Online Support - Web Link
- TestNav 8 and Third Party Assistive Technology - Web Link
- PearsonAccess Next Online support - Web Link
- CMAS Site Readiness Infrastructure Trials Job Sheet - WORD 12-16-2020
- How to Read a Testnav Log File: High Level Overview- PDF
Training
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2023 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Training
- 2023 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-13-22
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2023 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-15-22
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CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training Links - MS Word
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CMAS Site Readiness Infrastructure Trials 2021-22 - Job sheet MS Word
- 2022-23 DTC Kickoff
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2022 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Training
- 2022 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-13-22
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2022 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-16-22
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CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training Links - MS Word
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CMAS Site Readiness Infrastructure Trials 2021-22 - Job sheet MS Word
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2021-22 DTC Kickoff
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2021 CMAS Administration Debrief for DTCs
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2021 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Training
- CMAS Site Readiness Infrastructure Trials Job Sheet - WORD 12-16-2020
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Overview
Requirements
- Supported System Requirements for ACCESS for ELLs and Screener - November 2022-Febuary 2023 - 11/03/2022 Link
Checklists
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Technology Coordinator Checklist- 6/27/2022 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. After August 15, 2019, the TSM will no longer be supported. - 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 - 6/27/2022 Link
- WIDA AMS User Guide - 6/27/2022 Link
- Extended Retries- Describes Extended Retries feature. If the connection necessary to transmit test response is lost during testing, for the next five minutes INSIGHT attempts to restore contact with the DRC Servers. - 6/27/2022 Link
- Online Testing Network Evaluation and Troubleshooting - 6/27/2022 Link
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Headset Specifications ACCESS for ELLs - 6/27/2022 Link
- Chrome OS Device Support 2022-2023 - 6/27/2022 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 2022-23
DRC and WIDA will be hosting a series of Technology Webinars for Technology Coordinators in the 2022-2023 school year. The purpose of the webinars is to provide details related to the ACCESS 22-23 Software Updates, Technology Installations, Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators, and Troubleshooting.
- Pre-Testing: Software Updates and Tech Readiness Checklist
- Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
- 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.
- Recording
- Pre-Testing: Technology Installations - Part 1
- Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
- 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.
- Recording
- Pre-Testing: Technology Installations - Part 2
- Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022
- 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).
- Recording
- Pre-Testing: Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators
- Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
- 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.
- During Testing: Technology Troubleshooting
- Date: Thursday, January 5, 2023
- Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
- Summary: An overview of the various error messages and common troubleshooting solutions.
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.
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 07/15/2021
- KITE Client whitelist settings - Web Link
- KITE Client bandwidth requirements - Web Link
- Troubleshooting Kite Upload Errors - Web Link
Technology Specifications Training
- Video (skip to 32:29 for technology) -10/15/2019 Web Link
- Video Slides (pages 14-16) -10/15/2019 PDF
- Video Script (pages 10-11) -10/15/2019 PDF
- FAQ -10/15/2019 PDF
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