2020 Forward Exam DAC/SAC Training (see calendar for release date)
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Full Training for new DACs/SACs and any other DACs/SACs who would like a refresher. This training covers all aspects of administration management of the Forward Exam from start to finish including training, set-up, preparation, administration, reporting and any updates/changes. (50 minutes) Pdf of video segmented into sections.
PDF of training
PDF of training - 3 slides per pages with lines for notes
2020 Forward Exam DAC/SAC Updates Training
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Updates/Changes for the upcoming administration. This training is for DACs/SACs who have been through the full training already and feel comfortable enough with the process to just receive the updates. (33 minutes)
PDF of training
PDF of training - 3 slides per pages with lines for notes
2019 Test Administrator Training
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Required Full Training for all TAs. This training covers all the information TAs need to prepare for and administer the exam. DACs should ensure that all TAs view this training. (43 minutes)
PDF of training
PDF of training - 6 slides per page
PDF of training - 3 slides per page with lines for notes
PDF of training for High School Social Studies Only - 3 slides per page
2020 Accessibility Training
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This training is a supplement to the Accessibility Guide. It covers the three types of accessibility features available on the Forward Exam: Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations. This training is often used by District and School Assessment Coordinators in their test administrator/proctor trainings. (20 minutes)
PDF of training - 3 slides per page with lines for notes
Forward Exam Test Security Training
This short video is a supplement to the Test security Manual. This training is often used by District and School Assessment Coordinators in their test administrator/proctor trainings. Test Security Training Video is also available on the Forward Exam Test Security webpage. (7 minutes)
2019 District Technology Coordinator Training
This training covers technology resources, supported devices, system requirements, system overview, and installation/configuration. The technology coordinator training and additional Q&A videos and resources are available on the Forward Exam Technology Requirements webpage.
DAC, SAC, and Technology Coordinator Q&A Webinar
(see calendar for webinar date)
DACs, SACs, and Technology Coordinators participate in a Forward Exam Q&A webinar session with DRC and DPI staff.
PDF of training - broken down by question