Going Live! Checklist

Getting started with CASAS eTests

CASAS requires all new eTests customers to complete a series of complimentary, self-paced training to order and administer CASAS eTests. Please complete the steps below to get started.

1. Confirm system requirements for each online application

• Visit System Requirements for CASAS eTests.
• Visit System Requirements for TOPSpro Enterprise.

2. Complete minimum training requirements to set up your online account

• Enroll and complete the following at CASAS Online Training.
  • CASAS eTests Agency Agreement
  • Module 1: Exploring CASAS*
  • Module 2: Exploring CASAS eTests*
  • CASAS eTests Coordinator Certification**
  • CASAS eTests Proctor Certification**
  • Introduction to TOPSpro Enterprise (strongly recommended for the TE Data Manager)

  *Required by at least one staff member per new agency.
  **Required for access to eTests. Staff may hold multiple certifications.

3. Order your CASAS eTests and TOPSpro Enterprise package

• To compare features offered with each package, refer to TOPSpro Enterprise Basic & Enhanced Features Comparison.
  • TE Enhanced Package TEUs
  • Basic Package WTUs

4. Request CASAS to set up your online account

• Send an email to golive@casas.org

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5. Connect to your Online Account

• The first time you access your agency's online account, you must log in and change your password.
  • Access CASAS eTests
  • Access TOPSpro Enterprise

6. Add Sites and Enable CASAS eTests

• CASAS adds one site when setting up your account. If needed, the TE Data Manager can add more sites and enable them for CASAS eTests.
  • Site Records

7. Add User Accounts for Staff

• CASAS adds one user account for the TE Data Manager when setting up a new account. The TE Data Manager is responsible for adding user accounts for staff based on their Agency Role.
  • User Accounts

8. Register Testing Stations

• Testing stations are any computer or device used to administer a test, which must be registered.
  • Testing Stations

9. Replicate Testing Sessions

• CASAS adds one default set of testing sessions when setting up your account. If needed, you can replicate the default set to use in other labs, or testing rooms, at each site location.
  • Testing Sessions

10. Conduct a Trial Run

• We strongly recommend that you do a practice run-through with another staff member before your first testing day.
  • Trial Run

11. Go Live!

• Proctors should follow the same protocol before, during, and after testing when going live.
  • Go Live!

12. Retrieve Test Results and Generate Reports

• Test scores are immediately available in eTests with the Personal Score Report, or you can generate more detailed reports in TOPSpro Enterprise (TE).
  • Test Results & Reports

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