STAAR SUPPORT RESOURCES

TRAINING

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, and end-of-course (EOC) assessments for English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S History.

Resource	Details
District and Campus Coordinator Resources (TEA)	The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has switched the District and Campus Coordinator Manual to a searchable digital platform.
Campus Assessment Plan	Campus Assessment Plan Template - Excel workbook containing the Campus Assessment Plan (CAP). Used to plan and manage campus test programs throughout the year. CAP Task Card - Quick reference sheet on how to manage the Campus Assessment Plan.
Test Security	Test Security PPT - PowerPoint to be used by campus personnel. This does not take the place of CTC training in OneSource. Test Security Supplement - HISD Test Security Manual. Secure Storage Location Task Card - Quick reference sheet on selecting and certifying your secure test storage location. Secure Storage Form
Training PowerPoints and Videos	Mandatory Self-Paced Training in OneSource Click here for PowerPoint Optional Policy Training Click here for PowerPoint - Click here for Video Optional Logistics Training Click here for Video - NOTE: This training is a live demonstration, so there is no PowerPoint, only a video of the training. There are task cards further below for specific tasks.
Asylees / Refugees	LPAC Decisions Educator Guide Please refer to this guide for Asylee / Refugee exemptions in Grades 3-8 and for re-testing of EOC English I. TIDE Student Information: Make sure to indicate Asylee / Refugee TIDE Score Coding: Exempt Asylee / Refugees in Grades 3 to 8 are score-coded as "O - Other".
New to Texas	Campuses must identify all students who participate in STAAR who are enrolled in Texas schools for the first time in the current school year. Click here for Task Card
Paper Answer Documents	Paper answer documents for training purposes. April 2022 Answer Documents May 2022 Answer Documents Testing Information (codes for the answer document)
Test Administration Manuals	STAAR Test Administrator Manual (Grades 3-5) STAAR Test Administrator Manual (Grades 6-8) STAAR Test Administrator Manual (End-of-Course)
STAAR Oral and Signed Administrations Educator Guide	Every test administrator required to read aloud secure test content must be trained using the guidelines in this document. This training will ensure that various types of test questions and answers are read aloud in a standardized manner. This guide specifically addresses the administration of assessments to students who meet the eligibility requirements for an oral or signed administration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)	FAQ on TEA DCCR STAAR FAQ (HISD)

BEFORE TESTING

Resource	Details
Test Security Documents for State Testing	Use this link to access Oaths, Seating Charts, & Materials Control Forms.
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 Oath	Please use the oath found at this link. It is on one page, landscape format.
Accessibility Features and Designated Supports	Accessibility Features - Available to all students Designated Supports - Locally-approved supports for students who meet eligibility criteria Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval - Requests must be submitted using TIDE. Click here for Task Card.
TEA Learning Management System (LMS)	Take optional courses in the TEA LMS to become familiar with Cambium.
CTC Open Forum	Visit the CTC Open Forum for the latest updates and to ask questions.
Test Administration Manuals	STAAR Test Administrator Manual (End-of-Course) STAAR Test Administrator Manual (Grades 3-5) STAAR Test Administrator Manual (Grades 6-8)
Technology Preparation	Network and Wi-Fi Instructions for network diagnostic (STAAR and TELPAS) Pre-Check Wi-Fi Headsets Recommended Headsets Calculators Online Testers Video showing available calculators (TI and desmos) Paper Testers Desmos STAAR graphing calculator for STAAR paper testers taking Grade 8 Mathematics or Algebra I. Click here for TASK CARD - Click here for Video Student Login Where do students log in? Windows Proctor Guide: Disable Background Aplications on Student Windows Devices Before Testing Instructions to re-image to the currently supported Windows image Configure Spanish Text-to-Speech on Windows Lab/Cart Computers for Spanish Language Testers in Grades 3 to 5 Chromebook Chromebook Testing Apps Chromebook Troubleshooting and Powerwashing Instructions iPad iPad Testing App Mac If you are planning to use a Mac for testing, please contact Student Assessment or the Service Desk to check the compatibility of your Mac.
Test Materials Center and Test Hound	Ordering Materials Test Security Documents for State Testing Test Hound: Scanning State Inventory Test Hound: Assigning Books to Students Test Hound: Generating a Material Control Form and Seating Chart via Test Hound
TIDE (Test Information Distribution Engine)	TIDE Quick Reference Guide TIDE User Role Permissions CTCs may assign the roles of "Student Data Assistant" and "Test Setup Assistant" to campus staff assisting with testing. TIDE Login for staff: https://tx.tide.cambiumast.com/ Find a student, change the Test Format from Paper to Online, change Eligibility, and turn on Attributes (Accommodations) Click here for Video (12 min) - Click here for Task Card Documenting non-embedded supports for online testers Click here for Task Card Adding a missing student to TIDE Click here for Video (3 min) - Click here for Task Card Printing PreID Labels for answer documents Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task Card Create a Test Session for Online Testing Click here for Video (7 min) Print Test Tickets Click here for Video (5 min) Downloading a student list Click here for Video (3 min) - Click here for Task Card Online Testing Survey Please complete this survey if your campus plans to test online. For campuses that test ALL STUDENTS online, the Student Assessment department will change the Test Format from Paper to Online, approximately one week before the window opens. If you are only testing one grade level online or one subject online, your campus will need to change the test format. Bulk File Upload to Change Test Format from Paper to Online. Click here for Video (10 min) - Click here for Task Card Bulk File Upload to turn on Accommodations (Attributes). Accommodations must be turned on in TIDE before students log in. The Presentation attribute must be changed to Spanish for Spanish testers in Grades 3-5. Click here for Video (18 min) - Click here for Task Card Bulk File Upload to Change Eligibility. The eligibility flag ensures the student can see the test. Click here for Video (17 min) - Click here for Task card For file upload support resources and training videos, please refer to www.HoustonISD.org/DataFileInfo
Book a Support Visit or a Remote Support Session	Book a remote support session or an on-site support visit to check the network and devices.

DURING TESTING

Resource	Details
Seating Chart	How to complete a paper seating chart.
Where do students log in?	Instructions on how students log in.
Electronic Device Advisory Form	Form campuses use for students to acknowledge the electronic device policy and test security/confidentiality. English version Spanish version
Student Cheating Form	Please use this link to report student cheating. Student cheating does NOT require filing an Incident Report Form.
Testing Disruption Form	Please use the link to document online testing disruptions.
Non-Participation Form	Form to be completed by the parent of the student. This form is used by campuses to track students who refuse to test (The answer document is still score coded as "S - Score" and submitted).

BEFORE THE TESTING WINDOW CLOSES

Resource	Details
May 2022 STAAR Checklist	Use this checklist before the test window closes to ensure all tasks have been completed.
Running Monitoring Reports	Running Monitoring Reports by TSDS List Link to Task Card NOTE: Monitoring reports in TIDE are NOT real time. If reports are run while a test is in progress, the report may yield incomplete numbers for total questions available and total questions completed.
Score Coding Instructions	Score code information for PAPER administrations - TEA Score code scenarios for PAPER administrations - TEA Scoring information for ONLINE administrations - TEA Exempt Asylee / Refugees in Grades 3 to 8 are score-coded as "O - Other". Score Coding Scenarios Non-Participation Form STAAR Coding - HISD Guide Request a Score Code in TIDE on-screen Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task Card Request Score Codes in TIDE via a Batch File upload Click here for Task Card View Score Code Requests Click here for Task Card

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Details

May 2022 STAAR Checklist

Use this checklist before the test window closes to ensure all tasks have been completed.

Running Monitoring Reports

Running Monitoring Reports by TSDS List
Link to Task Card

NOTE: Monitoring reports in TIDE are NOT real time. If reports are run while a test is in progress, the report may yield incomplete numbers for total questions available and total questions completed.

Score Coding Instructions

Score code information for PAPER administrations - TEA

Score code scenarios for PAPER administrations - TEA

Scoring information for ONLINE administrations - TEA

Exempt Asylee / Refugees in Grades 3 to 8 are score-coded as "O - Other".

Score Coding Scenarios

Non-Participation Form

STAAR Coding - HISD Guide

Request a Score Code in TIDE on-screen
Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task Card

Request Score Codes in TIDE via a Batch File upload
Click here for Task Card

View Score Code Requests
Click here for Task Card

AFTER TESTING

Resource	Details
Test Materials Center and Test Hound	eSubmission - How to submit test security documents electronically via SharePoint, including oaths, seating charts, and the Materials Control Form (MCF). How to schedule a Check-In Appointment - Intsructions Link to schedule materials check-in: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca9a929a6f49-maystaar1 Test Hound: How to Scan Books to a Box Test Administrator Roster - This form is used to show who tested the students and who is the teacher of record for those students. NOTE: This form is to be completed by all elementary campuses.
Preliminary and Final Results on A4E Dashboards	Visit the A4E dashboard for test results: https://a4e.houstonisd.org/ Academic Memo regarding availability of Preliminary and Complete Results on A4E Campuses should not use reports loaded into the TIDE sister platform, the Centralized Reporting System (CRS). Results in CRS will not provide accuracy. Campuses are instructed to use the reports provided in A4E.
Results on the Students and Families TEA Portal	Students and families may access their results at TEA Students and Families portal on the dates listed below. For April STAAR EOC, English I and II, and May STAAR EOC, Algebra I, Biology, and US History, results will be available on the Family portal on June 16. For May STAAR Grades 3 to 8, results will be available on the Family portal on June 24.
Individual Graduation Committees and Alternative Graduation Requirements	House Bill (HB) 999 became effective on May 31, 2021. HB 999 allows students who are in 12th grade during the 2020-2021 school year to graduate regardless of the number of required assessments they have failed by going through the Individual Graduation Committee process.

This support page can be reached at www.HoustonISD.org/STAARinfo

Student Assessment

STAAR SUPPORT RESOURCES