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Ifa different institution is needed later, you must log off and then log back on.  \n6 Select the testing category and then the checkbox(es) for the test(s) to be administered during this session.  \n7 If you are administering an interim assessment, select the Manner of Administration in the Session Settings section  \n8 Select the Start Operational Session button.  \ni Be sure to record the session ID. This ID is required in order to resume a test session.  \n9 Have students (or test examiners on behalf of students, when applicable) log on to the test using the secure browser and the correct session ID.  \ni The secure browser is not required for the Initial English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), Summative ELPAC (K–2 Writing and K–12 Speaking domains), or when using the Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments as part of distance learning.  \nQuick Reference Guide  \nHow to Start a Test Session  \nTest Administrator Interface Options  \nA Approve entry of all pending students into the test by selecting the Approve All Students button. B Refresh the list of pending logons by selecting the Refresh Page button.  \nC Review students’ test details by selecting the View eye icon in the See Details column.  \nD Accept students into the test individually by selecting the Approve check mark icon in the Action column.  \nE Decline students from the test individually by selecting the Deny “X” icon in the Action column. i Approve the student test request so the student may begin answering test items.  \ni Do not exit the interface while testing—the session will stop and students will be logged off.  \nCalifornia Department of Education August 2026","cbCaicMmhGo0XiPN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicMmhGo0XiPN","pdf",160913,"English","# How to Start a Test Session\n## Test Administrator Interface Options","[{\"question\":\"How does a test administrator start an operational session for CAASPP or ELPAC?\",\"answer\":\"Navigate to the CAASPP \\u0026 ELPAC website, open the System Links menu, select Test Administrator Interface, log on with Test Operations Management System credentials, choose in-person or remote session, select the testing category and required session settings, then select Start Operational Session and record the session ID.\"},{\"question\":\"What should a test administrator do if multiple institutions are available?\",\"answer\":\"Select the correct institution from the drop-down list and choose the Go button. 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