TELPAS Reading
2017 Online Test Administrator Training
TELPAS Online Reading Test Student Tutorials
The tutorials will not work in Chrome. Either use the Test Nav login through the public folders or open this link through Internet Explorer or a different browser than Chrome.
TEA has provided student tutorial administration directions for the practice sets.
Test Nav 8
The interface that we will be using is updated from last year.
- Username - TN
- Password - TN2017
(This is the very first login that you use to log in to any HISD computer. Do not log in with your normal HISD account.)
Additional TELPAS Security and Confidentiality Information
TELPAS follows the same expectations, guidelines, requirements, and penalties as covered in the General Test Security and Confidentiality Training from your campus coordinator.
Additionally:
- You must attend a training specific to this administration.
- Upon first accessing the online system, you will be prompted to read and accept a statement of confidentiality.
- If circumstances necessitate that an online test be examined, permission must first be given from TEA. Contact your campus coordinator!
- Only students may respond to test questions.
TELPAS Testing Procedures
- This test in UNTIMED. Give students as much time as they need to complete the test.
- Students should go through the student tutorials prior to testing (but not on the day of testing.)
- Students may not use reference materials.
- Students may use scratch paper. This must be collected and returned to the CTC (for shredding).
- Students may either leave the room or sit quietly and read a book when they are finished.
Prepare for Online Administration
ESL Teachers and Online Reading Test Administrators
- Attend TELPAS Reading Online Test Administrator Training.
- Attend Training on General Security and Confidentiality with your campus coordinator.
- Read your TELPAS Reading Test Administrator Manual
- Prepare students for online testing with the TELPAS Online Reading Test Student Tutorials (open this through the Test Nav shortcut in the Public Folders)
- Make sure you have login information and you are able to log into the TELPAS Assessment Management System
- Sign your oath!
Campus Coordinators
- Provide General Security and Confidentiality Training to Campus Staff
- Read your TELPAS Reading Test Administrator Manual
Prepare testing tubs for TELPAS Online Reading Test
- Session Roster
- Seating Chart
- Student Testing Tickets (Receive from Assessment office)
- Scratch Paper
- Pencils
- Testing - DO NOT DISTURB - Signs
- Cell Phone envelopes
Day of Testing
- Log all computers on to Test Nav before students arrive
- Make sure you have working headphones
- Log yourself in to a computer to the TELPAS Assessment Management System
Online tasks you need to familiarize yourself with:
- Start and Unlock Online Tests
- Monitor Student status during an administration
- Resume a Test
- Stop a Test Session
Spring 2017 ELL Assessment Update TETN
CLICK HERE for TEAs PowerPoint slides.
STAAR Accessibility Features
All accommodations can be found on the Accomodations Resources webpage.
Accommodations will be divided into 3 categories with broader eligibility criteria.
- Accessibility Features - for all students who need them
- Designated Supports - students who meet eligibility
- Designated Supports Requiring TEA approval
Carie Barthelemess
Director of Assessment and Accountability
Hallsville ISD
Email: cbarthelemess@hisd.com
Website: www.hisd.com
Location: Hallsville, TX, United States
Phone: 903-668-5990
Twitter: @cbarthelemess