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Testing Materials
There are several documents that must be used for testing. These documents should be downloaded at least two weeks prior to testing by the test site administrator. The links to the documents are given below. The test site administrator must be sure that all proctors have a copy of the Proctor Guide and the E-SESS Online Test Instructions.
Documentation and information for the testing process:
- CTECS-TSA-Guide — Guidelines for TSAs. Includes policies, reimbursement, and data verification.
- CTECS-Proctor-Guide — Guidelines for proctors and how to have a successful testing experience. Includes troubleshooting testing issues.
- Using-Your-E-SESS-Admin-Acct — Step by step procedures for registering students and handling errors using the instant enrollment AND generating test tickets and reports in E-SESS.
- E-SESS Participant Guide — E-SESS login and test navigation instructions.
- IT Checklist — Guidelines for preparing the online testing environment.
Test Policy
The official test may be taken by a student once per school year. Once the student passes, he/she should not be registered to take the test again.
Test Interruptions
The assessment must be completed in one, 60-minute session, unless a school emergency interrupts the testing period. If there is a test interruption and a student needs to complete the test on another day, the student must log in and finish the test within TWO (2) school days of the initial start date. See the list below for examples of school and personal emergencies that may qualify as an interruption.
- Fire alarms
- Power outage
- Safety evacuation due to inclement weather
- Sudden illness of student
Students with a Disability (SWD)
If testing time is added for SWD through the student registration process, CTECS’ policies do not change. It is the responsibility of the school and test site administrator to provide adequate time and space to allow for extended test times. Test times cannot be split over multiple sittings or periods, as this would jeopardize the validity and security of the test.