Statewide Assessment Training

Training opportunities for Test Coordinators, Test Administrators, and Technology Coordinators can be found on theWIDA ACCESS Preparation website.

Check out the Guide to Required Training (Rhode Island edition) (pdf) for the 2018-19 DLM Assessments.

NOTE: Please download either the Test Coordinator or Test Administrator checklist before you access the links below. These checklists will help you navigate the steps needed to prepare efficiently for the 2019 DLM assessment administration.

• District Test Coordinator and Technology Coordinator Training Videos (dynamiclearningmaps.org/district-staff-training-resources-ye): These training videos will supplement and provide demonstrations on how to perform certain tasks in Educator Portal, Moodle, and the Student Portal.
• Moodle Training Site (training.dynamiclearningmaps.org/login/index.php): This is where teachers may access the self-paced training modules and districts may access the faciliated training materials. Districts decide which test administration training option will be used in their district. Contact your district testing coordinator or district special education director for details on training.

The Nation's Report Card provides general information on its website for Staff and Administrators about participating in an administration of NAEP.

Next Generation Science Assessment (NGSA) Training

Test Coordinator Training (February, 2019): See the Test Coordinator Information tab for manuals and other resources needed by test coordinators to successfully plan for the NGSA.

• In-person Test Coordinator Presentation (PPT)

Test Administrator Training Information: See the Test Coordinator Information tab for manuals and other resources needed by test administrators in order to successfully prepare for and administer the NGSA test.

• Test Administrator Training Site
• Test Administrator Certification Course

RICAS Assessment Training

In-Person Workshops

• 2019 Test Coordinator In-Person Workshop Presentation (PPT)
• 2019 Test Administrator Recorded Presentation: Schools and districts can use this recording for training teachers.

Online Training Modules

The presentation slides for the modules on the RICAS Pearson Support Site are posted below.

• Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (PPT)
• Infrastructure Trial for Technology Coordinators (PPT)
• Infrastructure Trial for Test Coordinators and Test Administrators (PPT)
• Creating Sessions (PPT)
• Sessions Management (PPT)

PLEASE READ: All webinar recordings, presentations, and any additional information related to training will be posted below. Training dates, times, and locations can be found in the Test Coordinator Calendar Excel file (posted above) and the Google calendar at the bottom of this page.

Implementation Overview: Presentations and recordings will be posted after the webinar.

• Recording Link: Implementation Overview webinar recording
• Download Presentation: Implementation Overview Presentation [PDF]

Accommodations and Supports Webinar: Review information about  the types of accommodations and the process to enter them into SSD Online as well as accommodations and accessibility features available for the digital PSAT10.

• Recording Link: Accommodations and Supports webinar recording
• Download Presentation: Accommodations and Supports Presentation [PDF]

Digital Kickoff Webinar: Detailed overview of the digital administration procedures for PSAT 10.

• Recording Link:
• Presentation:

Online PSAT10 and SAT Test Coordinator and Proctor Training: Required training for SAT coordinators to review paper/pencil testing policies and procedures and for PSAT 10 coordinators to review computer-based (digital) testing policies and procedures.  Can be provided to proctors for either test, as necessary.

• When: February, 2020; use the link below to access the training
• Where: Online; on demand. Directions for accessing the online training (PDF)
• Training Link: www.collegeboard.org/ptat 

Hall and Room Monitor Training: Training presentation available for coordinators to provide to hall and room monitors.

• When: February, 2020, use the presentation below to train hall and room monitors.
• Where: On-demand training module
• Suggested Audience: Any school staff filling the roles of hall and room monitors.
• Presentation: 2020 version available in February.

Open Office Hours: Call in to ask any last-minute questions to the College Board team.

• Where: Webinar
• Registration Link: 

Understanding the PSAT10 and SAT School Day: Scores and Resources In-Person Workshop: Participants will review the state standards and the SAT Content Domains/Dimensions and identify where and when they teach the content and how confident they are that the students have mastered the skills necessary for success. Next, participants will analyze their school-level PSAT and SAT results and engage in an item-level analysis using a data protocol to further isolate areas for improvement. Finally, we will discuss the free resources available to support instruction and improve student outcomes.