- Houston Independent School District
- Online Assessment
- New State Vendor - Cambium Assessments, Inc
New State Vendor - Cambium Assessment, Inc.
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The new state testing vendor, Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI), will host and manage the testing platforms for all state assessments, registration, administration, scoring, and reporting for the entire assessment portfolio. NCS Pearson is working with CAI and will be responsible for item development and test form construction. CAI will work closely with Texas districts to ensure a seamless transition.
The new assessment platform is TIDE – Testing Information Delivery Engine. TIDE will seamlessly link to other platforms to manage the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®), STAAR Alternate 2, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), and TELPAS Alternate. TIDE will also be used to manage TEA Beginning of Year (BOY) assessments, TEA Interim Assessments, and teacher-designed assessments via the Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR).
TIDE will take the place of Educational Testing Services (ETS –TOMS -TAMS) and Pearson Access Next (PAN) after September 1, 2021.Training regarding Cambium will be embedded into the trainings for each testing program (TEA BOY, TEA STAAR Interim, STAAR, and TELPAS). This page lists all Cambium-related support resources.
Description 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). FAQ focusing on Cambium and the implementation of STAAR and TELPAS. Initial General FAQ about Cambium and TIDE. Test Delivery System (TDS)
Windows: Disable Teams, Edge, and Chrome before opening the TX Secure Browser
Proctor GuideWindows: Disabling Teams before opening the TX Secure Browser
Click here for Video (2 min)Network Diagnostics
Click here for GuideWhere do Students Log In?
Click here for GuideAvailable Graphing Calculators
Click here for Video (3 min)Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)
Explanation of TSDS - the 10-digit Texas Unique Identifier ID
Click here for GuideHow to log in and how to request access
Click here for Video (2 min) - Click here for Task CardCompact overview of user roles and permissions
Click here for the permissions chartOverview of Home Page and related platforms
Click here for Video (11 min)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 CardPrinting Test Tickets and Pre-ID Labels
Click here for Video (7 min)Printing PreID Lables for answer documents
Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task CardAdding a missing student
Click here for Video (3 min) - Click here for Task CardDownloading a student list
Click here for Video (3 min) - Click here for Task CardBulk File Upload to Change Eligibility
Click here for Video (17 min) - Click here for Task cardBulk File Upload to add Accommodations (Attributes)
Click Here for Video (18 min) - Click here for Task CardAssign a Score Code
Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task CardCentralized Reporting System (CRS)
Excel report showing the enrolled and tested grade for TEA BOY
Click here for Task CardExcel report of performance by student on the TEA BOY
Click here for Task CardDetailed Individual Student Report
Click here for Task CardCTC/FAC designation form to be completed by the campus Principal. The CTC will be added to Cambium within 24 hours. User roles and permissions. 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. 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.Centralized Reporting System (CRS) User Guide
for TEA BOY and STAAR InterimInstructions 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
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. 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.