Technology Readiness

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Relevant Websites

CMAS

ACCESS

CoAlt ELA and Math

KITE Suite

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
Set Up and Use ProctorCache- Web Link

Component Software

Proctor Cache and Test Nav apps http://download.testnav.com/- Web Link

Documentation

Training

2023-24 DTC Kickoff
- Recording
- PPT Slides
2023 Site Readiness Pearson TestNav Technical Training
- 2023 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-13-22
  - Recording
  - PPT Slides
- 2023 CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training- 12-15-22
  - Recording
  - PPT Slides
- CMAS TestNav Technical Site Readiness Training Links - MS Word
- CMAS Site Readiness Infrastructure Trials 2021-22 - Job sheet MS Word

WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

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. 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 - 7/17/2023 Link
WIDA AMS User Guide - 9/29/2023 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 - 6/26/2023 Link
Headset Specifications ACCESS for ELLs - 6/26/2023 Link
Chrome OS Device Support 2023-2024 - 6/26/2023 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 2023-24

DRC and WIDA will be hosting a series of Technology Webinars for Technology Coordinators in the 2023-2024 school year. The purpose of the webinars is to provide details related to the ACCESS 23-24 Software Updates, Technology Installations, Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators, and Troubleshooting.

Pre-Testing: Software Updates and Tech Readiness Checklist
- Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- 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.
- Click here to join the webinar
Pre-Testing: Technology Installations - Part 1
- Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
- 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.
- Click here to join the webinar
Pre-Testing: Technology Installations - Part 2
- Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023
- 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).
- Click here to join the webinar
Pre-Testing: Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators
- Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
- 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.
- Click here to join the webinar
During Testing: Technology Troubleshooting
- Date: Thursday, December 15, 2023
- Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
- Summary: An overview of the various error messages and common troubleshooting solutions.
- Click here to join the webinar

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.