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When to complete: Begin this step early in your testing cycle to ensure alignment with your desired testing window and district needs.
Key Stakeholders Needed:
• District / School Testing Coordinator
• Curriculum / Instructional Leaders
• Technology Leads
• Special Populations or SPED Coordinators (if applicable)
Links:
• Test Levels and norming periods
• Implementation Meeting: If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your program implementation with a member of our training team, please book a time by clicking the button below! We are here to guide you through every step of the process and ensure a seamless implementation.
Checklist for Successful Step Completion
• Select testing dates within the approved Norming Period
• Confirm you have enough licenses
• Contact your Account Holder for current license balance
To purchase additional licenses, click the button below! Got questions? We’re happy to help before you order. Contact us at inquiry@service.riversideinsights.com
When to complete: Immediately after your DataManager account is set up.
Key Stakeholders Needed:
• Account Holder
• Technology Lead or Department
Checklist for Successful Step Completion
• Ensure student devices meet the System Requirements
• Configure kiosk app and browser for student devices
• Ensure that any in-line devices, such as proxy servers or application firewalls, allow both HTTP and HTTPS traffic (see here for Domain and Port Listing)
• For more resources, click the button below.
When to complete: Begin this step at least 2-3 weeks before testing starts. Uploaded files are typically processed within 3-5 business days if there are no errors.
Key Stakeholders Needed:
• Account Holder/Technology Lead
• District Data Specialist
For additional support:
• Schedule a meeting with a specialist from the Customer Training & Empowerment Team
• Helpful videos or schedule a 1:1 with a Data Integration Specialist.
Checklist for Successful Step Completion:
• Download templates from the DataManager Resource Page.
• Fill in all required fields (marked with an asterisk).
• Ensure consistency across Location, Staff, and Student files.
• Only include a Location file if adding new locations.
• Check for common errors:
• Duplicate student IDs
• Missing grade/class data for staff
• Mismatched location data
• Upload completed files to the SFTP site below.
When to complete: Prior to your Test Event (as close as possible to ensure relevancy)
Proctors should complete training before the testing window (Test Event) begins. Training options include complimentary sessions on the DataManager Overview page, subscription to our Riverside Training Academy, custom live webinars, or on-site training purchased by the district.
Key Stakeholders Needed:
• Account Holder
• Test Proctors (those administering the test)
Links: Schedule a meeting with a specialist from the Customer Training & Empowerment Team if you need assistance selecting the best training option for your proctors.
Checklist for Successful Step Completion:
- Complete Proctor Training: Ensure all proctors undergo training via complimentary resources, Riverside Training Academy, or custom webinars.
- DataManager Account Setup: Add proctors to the Staff Roster File or manually input their details into DataManager.
When to complete: After importing roster files
A district-level test event must be set up for all grade levels scheduled for the test. One test event per assessment is sufficient for the entire district, per assessment.
Key Stakeholders Needed:
• Account Holder or District Administrator
Links: Click below to learn more about Creating Test Events & Assignments Overview
Checklist for Successful Step Completion:
• Log into DataManager.
• Use the Assessments tab to create a test event.
• Choose the midpoint of the testing window as the test event date.
• Testing can commence upon event creation and will conclude 30 days after the event (extend as needed).
When to complete: Once the test event for the district is open.
Proctors or designated school administrators will organize test sessions. Each session requires a unique seven-digit code generated upon creation.
Key Stakeholders Needed:
• Proctor and/or School Administrator (for session creation and test administration)
Links: Click below to learn more about Administering CogAT or the Iowa Assessments in DataManager.
Checklist for Successful Step Completion:
• Log into DataManager
• Use the Proctor tab to create test sessions.
• Consider creating a session for “Getting Started” tutorial
• Open Test Session
• Begin Testing
• Monitor Students
• Use "Continue Testing All" after each of the completed subtests planned for the session.
• Use “End Testing All” when the last subtest is completed.