SBAC IT Readiness Tool
Information on the Web-based tool used by districts to report each school's current information technology (IT) as it relates to the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) assessments.Frequently Asked Questions
CDE-authored IT Readiness Tool FAQs
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) authored by the California Department of Education (CDE).
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) authored by the California Department of Education (CDE).
Training Modules
SBAC 101 Presentation (PDF; 1MB)
Powerpoint slides providing introductory information on the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC).
Powerpoint slides providing introductory information on the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC).
IT Readiness Tool 101 Training Video
Video provides basic, introductory information about the Technology Readiness Tool.
Video provides basic, introductory information about the Technology Readiness Tool.
Using the IT Readiness Tool Training Video
Video provides a simple demonstration of using the Technology Readiness Tool.
Video provides a simple demonstration of using the Technology Readiness Tool.
California-Specific IT Readiness Tool Details Video
Video discusses California-specific details and frequently asked questions about the Technology Readiness Tool.
Video discusses California-specific details and frequently asked questions about the Technology Readiness Tool.
Pearson Tech Readiness Training Modules
Video training modules created by the Pearson, the software developer of the Technology Readiness Tool.
Video training modules created by the Pearson, the software developer of the Technology Readiness Tool.
Data Collection Specifications
IT Readiness Tool Parameters - Spring 2012
A list of parameters or data elements that will be collected by the tool for the Spring 2012 data collection.
A list of parameters or data elements that will be collected by the tool for the Spring 2012 data collection.
IT Readiness Tool Import File Layouts - Spring 2012
File import layouts, templates, and samples for the Spring 2012 data collection.
File import layouts, templates, and samples for the Spring 2012 data collection.
Resources
IT Readiness Tool Rollout Schedule - Spring 2012
Schedule for when school districts will have access to the tool for the Spring 2012 data collection.
Schedule for when school districts will have access to the tool for the Spring 2012 data collection.