YCUSD 2020 Directions for Administration - Quick Start Guide - Administration

Oct 3, 2026

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Administering the CAASPP Summative Assessments 2020 as a Test Administrator (TA) requires securing the testing environment, accessing the required resources, and preventing students from using electronic or manual devices during testing. The guide explains how to log into the Test Administrator Interface, start an operational test session, manage session IDs, handle pop-ups, and select eligible tests. It also covers student log-in procedures, identity verification, troubleshooting sign-in issues, running sound checks for ELA or Text-to-Speech, monitoring progress without coaching, and using the TA Interface to maintain security and continuity.

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Before testing

Logging in and starting a test session

Student log-in and identity verification

Sound check for ELA and Text-to-Speech

Beginning the test and monitoring

Common scenarios and troubleshooting

Administering the CAASPP Summative Assessments 2020 Test Administrator (TA) DFA Quick Start Guide | What you will be doing as a Test Administrator (TA) | What your students will be doing | | --- | --- | | Before testing:
􀁸 Verify the security of your testing environment (all related content covered) .
􀁸 Access required resources (scratch paper, headphones, etc. ) .
􀁸 Ensure students do not have access to digital, electronic, or manual devices during testing (collected and securely stored away from students) . | | | Logging into the Test Administrator Interface and starting a test session:

(Note: An inactive test session expires within 20 minutes.)

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3. Logon using your email address and password. You can click on “Forgot Your Password?” if you do not remember your

password.

3b) Security Feature: Enter Code: A code

will be emailed to you if you are logging in on a

different device for first time, using a different

browser, or if your cache has been cleared.

Enter the emailed code and submit. Code is

active for only 15 minutes.

4. If a pop-up appears, you will always need to allow it and then refresh

your screen.
5. Expand a group and 6. Select a test.

7. Click “Start Operational Session.”

| Getting devices out and logging into the Secure Browser or App.
Note:
Teachers can have the Secure Brower launched or Chromebooks logged into the Secure App ahead of time.
If Using Chomebooks: Click on the [Apps] icon in the left corner on the Chromebook, then click the [AIRSecureTest] app.
The first time you open the app, you need to select “California” for“Select Your State.”

The Assessment Program should auto-populate with
“California Assessment System” in “Choose Your Assessment Program.”
| | What you will be doing as a Test Administrator (TA) | What your students will be doing | | --- | --- | | 8. Confirm that you are going to give the Summative Assessment, by clicking “OK” on the “Important!” warning screen.

| | | 9. A Test Session ID will automatically generate. Write the session ID in multiple places where all students can clearly see it.

| | | You must adhere strictly to the script – verbatim after “SAY.” Test items CANNOT be read to any student for any content area.
| Listening to your introduction and instructions to the test.(TA steps 10 – 13) | 2 | What you will be doing as a Test Administrator (TA) | What your students will be doing | | --- | --- | | 14. Provide Log-In Sheet to each student. Verify that each student received the correct sheet. | 14. Students have login sheets in front of them. | | | 15. Students sign in using the information on their log-in sheet and the Session ID.
| | 16. Ensure that all students have successfully entered their information and can verify their identity in the “Is This You?” screen.
Troubleshooting tip: If a student cannot log on.
Place a space before the student’s name or before the SSID and see if they can log in. You can find the student’s username and SSID through the TA Interface. Click on the [Student Lookup] icon in the upper-right hand corner of the TA Interface. Proceed by clicking [Advanced Search] and use the drop down menu to find the student. Next,
click [Search] .
| 16. Students log on correctly and verify identity by selecting [Yes] or [No] .
| | | 17. Students select the test to take.
Note: Only the tests the TA selected for the test session will appear.

| | What you will be doing as a Test Administrator (TA) | What your students will be doing | | --- | --- | |

| 18. Students wait for the TA’s approval.
| | 19. Have students taking any ELA assessment or using Text-to-Speech run t

FAQs

What must a test administrator confirm before starting the CAASPP summative assessment?

Verify the security of the testing environment, access required resources, and ensure students do not have access to digital, electronic, or manual devices during testing. Security and device restrictions must be maintained throughout the session.

How does the TA start an operational test session in the TA interface?

Log into the Test Administrator Interface using email and password, allow any required pop-ups, expand a group, select a test, and click “Start Operational Session.” Note that an inactive test session expires within 20 minutes.

What should the TA do during testing to maintain security and prevent disruption?

Actively monitor students using the TA Interface by walking around the room and checking progress. Do not navigate to other screens while on the TA Interface, do not use the web browser refresh button, and do not coach students on test questions.

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by McQueen