[12/17–1/23/2015] / Register and schedule examinees (using the existing registration system) / Test centers can continue to register and schedule examinees to test on forms A, B and C through March 14th / Testing should not be scheduled for Forms A, B or C beyond March 14th.
[1/22-3/14/2015] / Plan to attend fivewebinar trainings on the upcoming enhancements to the TASC Test Registration and Scheduling System and related processes. / All test centers should attend training events to learn about new system functionalities and testing processes prior to March 14. / January 22thth – March 14th
has been reserved for webinar trainings. Exact training dates and topics will be forthcoming.
[1/24-1/25, 2015] / Registration and Scheduling System is unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. (TASC Team will be delivering and testing enhancements that will be available 1/26/2015) / Refrain from registering, scheduling or checking in examinees using the Registration and Scheduling System on these dates. / If paper registrations are taken, examinee data must be entered into the Registration System before exams can be scheduled.
While testing can continue during this time, check in will be unavailable until 1/26 when system functionality is be restored.
[1/26/2015] / Begin to register and schedule examinees using the new and enhanced version of the TASC Test Registration and Scheduling System. / Test centers canresume registration and scheduling examinees for testing sessions using either A, B and C formsor the2015D, E and F series. / The last day for testing on A, B, and C forms is March 14th. Testing with D, E and F forms will start on March 30th, 2015.
[3/4/2015] / Watch for delivery of new 2015 Test Coordinator Kit and 2015 TASC Test Administration Manual. / Completely review the 2015 Test Coordinator Kit and the 2015 TASC Test Administration Manual ASAPbut prior to March 14th. / Questions should be sent to
[3/14/2015] / Last Day to Administer A, B, and Cseries test forms. / Finalize testing on test forms A,B and C. / Send completed answer documents back to CTB for scoring ASAP but no later than March 20th.
[3/9 - 3/13/2015] / Receive new 2015 D, E, F Testing Materials (English and Spanish - regular and large print versions). / Use the instructions in your shipment to inventory and secure new forms. / Consult the 2015 TASC Test Administration Manual for additional steps to protect test security.
[3/16 – 3/20/2015] / Complete the return of all 2014 testing materials to CTB, including any outstanding examinee answer documents that need scoring. / Archive necessary paperwork. / Carefully follow all directions you will receive in a forthcoming email ensure the proper return of 2014 testing materials.
[3/15 -3/29/2015] / No paper-based or computer-based TASC testing on any forms (2014 A, B, C or 2015 D, E, F) is permitted as CTB loads and tests new forms, scoring tables and supporting infrastructure.
[3/30/2015] / Testing begins using 2015 D, E, and F series forms. / Ensure you have reviewed all new testing materials prior to testing with the new 2015 test forms. / During training, you will learn that the new 2015 answer documents feature unique barcodes that must be associated with examinees’ accounts. The recommended best practice is to associate barcodes prior to test when preparing test materials. Barcodes must be associated to examinee accounts prior to returning test forms to CTB for scoring.Failure to adhere to the proper barcoding procedures will result in delayed delivery of scores and reports.
Updates for Paper-Based Test (PBT)Sites
Estimated Dates / Activity / Action / Important Notes[2/17/2015] / Plan for 2015 TASC testing. / Review the new TASC Test Administration Manual that will be sent via e-mail. / Send questions to
[3/4/2015] / Keep up to date on new testing processes and materials. / Review resources provided in the 2015 Test Coordinator Kit. / Send questions to
[3/9 – 3/13/2015] / Manage new 2015 PBT forms and other test materials or equipment. / Receive and secure forms 2015 D,E,and F and any other testing material or equipment. / See additional details in the 2015 TASC Test Administration Manual for securing test materials.
[3/16-3/20/2015] / Return 2014 PBT Forms A, B, and C to CTB. Also return any completed examinee answer documents that require scoring. / Test centers inventory materials and return 2014 A,B,and C forms to CTB. / All 2014 test materials must be returned to CTB no later than March 20th, 2015.
Updates for Computer-Based Test(CBT) Sites
Estimated Date / Activity / Necessary Action / Important Notes[1/2/2015] / If you have prepositioned 2014 test content, you will need to download new 2014 variant test forms to continue testing in January 2015. / If you have prepositioned content in the past, you will need to do so again. Follow the instructions for downloading new test forms using detailed direction you will receive in a forthcoming email the last week in December. / If you have questions or need assistance, contact the TASC Test Help Desk at 1.888. 282.0589 or send your email to the
[2/17/2015] / Plan for 2015 TASC testing and manage secure test materials. / Review the new 2015 TASC Test Administration manual to prepare for testing on the new 2015 D, E and F series test forms. / Send questions to the
[3/4/2015] / Keep up to date on new testing processes and materials. / Review resources provided in the 2015 Test Coordinator Kit (TCK). / Send questions to
[3/30/2015] / Install new 2015 forms D, E, and F with directions you will receive in a forthcoming email from CTB. / Follow directions to install all necessary software. Instructions to accompany form access notification. / If you have questions or need assistance, contact the TASC Test Help Desk at 1.888. 282.0589
or send your email to the
Communication Plan
Please watch for important e-mail messages from CTB on or around the dates referenced below. These messages will help you transition to using the enhancedRegistration and Scheduling System and the new 2015 TASC Test forms.
[1/22/2015 - 3/14/2105] – Reminder emails for to attend webinar trainings
[1/06/2015; 1/20/2015 – Reminder of blackout dates for Registration and Scheduling System 1/24-25]
[2/17/2015] – Email containing PDF of new 2015 TASC Test Administration Manual
[2/24/2015; 3/10/2015 – Reminder of blackout dates for testing 3/15-3/29
[2/26/2016] – Email announcing the arrival of the new 2015 Test Coordinator Kit and 2015 TASC Test Administration Manual March 4th.
[3/3/2015] – Email announcing shipment of 2015 forms and procedures for returning 2014 secure test materials [3/9-3/13/2015]
[3/18/2015] – Reminder emails to return 2014 test materials
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