Please refer to the Forward Exam Calendar webpage for the availability of the 2023 Trainings
2023 Forward Exam DAC/SAC Training
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. (40 minutes)
2023 Forward Exam DAC/SAC Updates Training
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. (20 minutes)
2023 Forward Exam Test Administrator Training
This training is required for all Test Administrators (TAs) and covers all information TAs need to prepare for and administer the Forward Exam from start to finish. (30;minutes)
PDF of 10th Grade High School Social Studies Test Administrator Training full page slides, 3 slides per pages with lines for notes, 6 slides per page
Accessibility Training
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)
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)
2022-23 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.
2023 Forward Exam January Q&A Webinar
The first of three optional Forward Exam Q&A webinar sessions took place on January 11 (see the Forward Exam Calendar webpage for additional dates). This webinar was an opportunity for District and School Assessment Coordinators (DACs/SACs) and District and School Technology Coordinators (DTCs/STCs) to ask DPI and DRC staff questions about Forward Exam test set-up, administration, or technology that may have come up after reviewing the training videos and other resources.
2023 Forward Exam February Q&A Webinar
The second optional Forward Exam Q&A webinar sessions took place on February 8 (see the Forward Exam Calendar webpage for final date). This webinar was an opportunity for District and School Assessment Coordinators (DACs/SACs) and District and School Technology Coordinators (DTCs/STCs) to ask DPI and DRC staff questions about Forward Exam test set-up, administration, or technology that may have come up after reviewing the training videos and other resources.
2023 Forward Exam March Q&A Webinar
The final optional Forward Exam Q&A webinar session of 2023 took place on March 8. This webinar was an opportunity for District and School Assessment Coordinators (DACs/SACs) and District and School Technology Coordinators (DTCs/STCs) to ask DPI and DRC staff questions about Forward Exam test set-up, administration, or technology that may have come up after reviewing the training videos and other resources.