STAAR SUPPORT RESOURCES

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program includes annual assessments for reading and mathematics (grades 3–8), science at grades 5 and 8, social studies at grade 8, end-of-course (EOC) assessments for English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and U.S History.

Resource	Description
December 2021 STAAR EOC Survey	CTCs, please complete this short survey.
2021 DEC STAAR EOC PPT (Self Paced)	Training PPT used in the self-paced course for Campus Personnel (CTCs must take OneSource course #1461121 or attend a Live session)
2021 DEC STAAR EOC PPT (With videos)	Training PPT for Live session with links to videos.
Oath of Test Security and Confidentiality	2021-2022 oath in one-page landscape format. Please download and complete this form.
DEC STAAR EOC Test Administrator Manual	December EOC manual for Test Administrators.
2021 DEC STAAR Sample Answer Documents	Answer documents for training purposes.
2021 STAAR DEC EOC QUICK GUIDE	Quick guide to prepare tecchnology and prepare for Online Testing.
TEA Learning Management System (LMS)	Feel free to take courses in the TEA LMS to become familiar with Cambium. Training on Cambium will also be provided during the training for each testing prgram (TEA BOY, TEA STAAR Interim, STAAR, and TELPAS).
TIDE Quick Reference Guide	Quick guide for getting started with Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE).
Task Cards and Videos	Please visit www.HoustonISD.org/CambiumInfo and scroll down to the sections for TDS, TIDE, and CRS containing task cards, guides, and videos.
TIDE Access Request - CTC/FAC Designation Form	CTC/FAC designation form to be completed by the campus Principal. The CTC will be added to Cambium within 24 hours.
State Assessments FAQ for CTCs	FAQ focusing on Cambium and the implementation of STAAR and TELPAS.
New State Vendor FAQ	Initial General FAQ about Cambium and TIDE.
TIDE User Role Permissions	User roles and permissions.
TIDE Login for Staff	Direct link to TIDE (Test Information Distribution Engine). In TIDE, you will be able to add students, accommodations, and manage testing. From TIDE, you will be able to access other platforms, including the Test Delivery System (TDS) to create sessions and the Central Reporting System (CRS) to run reports.
TIDE-TDS Login for Students	https://tx.cambiumtds.com/student This site may be used to access practice and operational tests including the TEA BOY and TEA Interim. For STAAR and TELPAS, students need to use the TX Secure Browser (lockdown browser) that is pushed to all HISD managed devices. Students may log in to an operational test or click on the lower left of the screen to access practice tests. To log in to an operational test, students need 1) their first name, 2) 10-digit TSDS Student Unique Identifier, and 3) the Session ID. The first two pieces of information are found on the test ticket. The third piece of information is provided by the CTC. To access a practice test, credentials are NOT required.
Desmos STAAR Graphing Calculator for STAAR Paper Testers	Instructions on how to set up the desmos STAAR graphing calculator for STAAR paper testers taking Grade 8 Mathematics or Algebra I. Click here for TASK CARD Click here for Video
Centralized Reporting System (CRS) User Guide for TEA BOY and STAAR Interim	Instructions on how to run reports, including how to see students’ performance in different areas over time.
New TEA Portal for Students and Families, Testing Personnnel, and Educators	New TEA portal for Students and Families, Testing Personnel, and Educators. To access testing resources, click on "Testing Personnel". NOTE: After September 1, this site will be accessible via www.TexasAssessment.gov
Cambium Technology Pre-Check and Troubleshooting Guide	Guide for pre-checking devices, Wi-Fi, and headsets. It is recommended to conduct the pre-check at least one week prior to the first day of testing, to allow enough time to address any issues. The guide includes troubleshooting solutions.
Accommodation Request Process	Submitting an Accommodation Request to TEA in the TIDE system.
CTC Open Forum	Please visit the BOY Channel in the CTC Open Forum for the latest updates and to ask questions.
"This Week in Testing" in folder in the CTC Open Forum general channel	Please visit the "This Week in Testing" folder in the CTC Open Forum for the latest weekly updates.
Book a Remote Support Session	Book a 30-minute remote support session in Teams.
Post-Training Survey	Please complete the survey below if you have attended STAAR training.

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STAAR SUPPORT RESOURCES