Campus Testing Coordinator Conference

1. 7:15–8:15 a.m. Registration Lobby
2. 8:15–8:30 a.m. Welcome and Conference Logistics Rachel Haller, Region 4 Regional Testing Coordinator (RTC), and Dr. Jennifer Tracy, 2025 TSNAP President MCC 100A–F
3. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Opening session Test Administration: Reminders and Updates Rachel Griffin, STAAR Program Manager, and Dr. Laquita McMillion, Training and Support Coordinator, Texas Education Agency MCC 100A–F
4. 9:30–10:15 a.m. Supporting Assessment Success with Cambium Systems Drew Azar, Senior Program Manager, and Jordan Riffe, Project Coordinator, Cambium Assessment, Inc. MCC 100A–F
5. 10:30–11:15 a.m. Breakout Session 1 10 sessions · Rooms 102–207

   Room 102 Edugence – A Complete Solution Alf Nizam, Edugence

   Edugence is a one stop show for your assessment management, Data warehousing and Analytics, MTSS/HB1416/RTI, Evaluations, TIA, Professional development, Test Scheduling, Curriculum management needs. The session will take you through the key aspects of this system.

   Room 104 Ready Before the Rating: Using OnDataSuite to Stay Ahead of 2027 Accountability and Beyond Brittany Salazar, OnDataSuite

   Accountability shouldn't be a surprise in August. This 45-minute session shows campus testing coordinators, elementary through high school, how to use OnDataSuite all year so their campus walks into ratings season prepared. We'll work live in the tools coordinators can use right away: File Status checks that catch missing or incomplete assessment files, STAAR, EOC, TELPAS, and Alt results by student group, Academic Growth views that show who's on track, and Closing the Gaps reports that point to the groups needing attention. Coordinators will leave with a plan built on the reports they already have access to, plus a heads-up on what TEA has proposed for 2028 so their prep keeps working.

   Room 106 Delegate to Elevate: A Testing Coordinator's Guide to Letting Go Without Losing Control Katrina Brown, Katy ISD

   Testing coordinators are responsible for maintaining secure, organized, and compliant testing programs—but being responsible for the work does not mean doing all of the work alone.The high-stakes nature of assessment can cause coordinators to hold tightly to every detail. Over time, being the person who counts everything, answers everything, fixes everything, remembers everything, and responds to everyone can create an unsustainable workload—particularly during testing windows. This interactive session positions delegation as one of the most practical forms of self-care available to testing coordinators. Participants will examine what they are carrying, determine what can appropriately be shared, and develop systems for delegating without sacrificing security, compliance, or accountability. The session will also address the often-overlooked realities of coordinator wellness on testing days: When will you eat? Who covers when you step away? Have you planned for water and restroom breaks? If lunch is provided, can the testing coordinator actually access it? What happens when the person everyone depends on needs five minutes to reset? Participants will leave with practical strategies for creating a testing program that takes care of the assessment responsibilities without sacrificing the person coordinating them.

   Room 201 The CTC Content Creator: Using AI to Simplify Your Workflow Donna Hawkins and Stephanie Lamb, Aldine ISD

   This session will take Campus Testing Coordinators on an adventure on how AI programs can be useful in creating, organizing, and simplifying essential tasks used throughout the school year. Utilizing AI allows testing coordinators to reclaim time to focus more on students and staff support and personal well-being...in other words, to BREATH!

   Room 202 From Start to Finish: Year-Round Planning for Successful Testing Accommodations Samantha Stratton, Tomball ISD

   Attendees will leave with a month to month planning guide with resources to aid in organization and execution of tasks related to instructional and testing accommodations.

   Room 203 Testing with Confidence: Best Practices for Texas State Assessments Dr. Sharon Grover, Houston ISD

   In this session, participants will explore essential responsibilities before, during, and after a Texas state assessment administration, with a focus on test security, confidentiality, and active monitoring. Participants will learn to distinguish between appropriate and prohibited student assistance, respond appropriately to common testing situations and irregularities, and apply strategies that support an organized, calm, and secure testing environment.

   Room 204 TELPAS Planning: Organizing for Success Dr. Danielle White, Alief ISD

   This session will focus on effective strategies for planning and organizing TELPAS assessments. Participants will explore best practices for ensuring successful implementation, including resource allocation, timeline management, and collaborative approaches.

   Room 205 Unlocking STAAR Success: Teaching Students to Use Embedded Accessibility Tools Effectively Molly Tierney, Humble ISD

   Many students are unaware of the powerful tools available to them during the STAAR assessment. This session will provide an overview of embedded accessibility features available to all students, including text-to-speech supports, highlighting, answer eliminator, line reader, calculators, reference materials, and other designated tools. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration of the testing platform, learn best practices for modeling tool use during daily instruction, and discover strategies for helping students build familiarity and confidence before test day. Attendees will leave with practical resources and implementation ideas to support student success

   Room 206 What I Wish I Knew in August Amanda Rosser, Humble ISD

   Being a Campus Testing Coordinator comes with a lot to learn, and sometimes the best lessons come from simply doing the job. This session shares lessons learned during my first years as a CTC—the things that worked, the things I would do differently, and the systems that made testing season easier to manage. We’ll work through four areas that have made the biggest difference for me: planning early, using your resources, communicating with purpose, and remembering that testing is a team effort. Along the way, I’ll share real examples, resources, and lessons learned from actual testing experiences. The session will also model ELPS and WICOR strategies to keep participants actively involved in the learning. Through opportunities to write, discuss, collaborate, ask questions, organize information, and reflect, participants will experience strategies that can make required testing trainings more engaging and meaningful for staff. Whether you are brand new to the CTC role or have been doing it for years, the goal is to give you ideas you can take back, adjust to fit your campus, and use right away. You don’t have to know everything—you just need to know how to use the resources and people around you.

   Room 207 Turn Your Testing HUB into Mission Control for You and Your Staff Stephanie Tompkins, Humble ISD

   Participants will design a centralized, easy-to-navigate Testing HUB that organizes essential resources, streamlines staff communication, and provides engaging testing support materials for their campus.

6. 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2 10 sessions · Rooms 102–207

   Room 102 Getting Students CCMR Met: Rethinking TSIA2 Preparation Melissa Alexander-Blythe, Magna Education

   For many Texas students, meeting TSIA2 college-readiness benchmarks is one of the most direct routes to CCMR. Yet most campuses still prepare students the same way: repeated full-length practice tests, a whole-class review, and a retest. Students who miss the benchmark rarely learn why. The essay, which requires a score of 5 or higher, is often the hidden barrier, because teachers don't have time to give detailed feedback on every draft. This session presents a different model: diagnose, target, give feedback, and re-measure. We will show how three supports make that cycle manageable for a single teacher with a full roster. Participants will also see how standards-mastery dashboards and standard-matched round-over-round growth reports help leaders spot ""bubble"" students and focus intervention time where it matters most. Attendees leave with a practical TSIA 2 intervention plan they can adapt for their campus, whatever tools they use.

   Room 104 Ready Before the Rating: Using OnDataSuite to Stay Ahead of 2027 Accountability and Beyond Brittany Salazar, OnDataSuite

   Accountability shouldn't be a surprise in August. This 45-minute session shows campus testing coordinators, elementary through high school, how to use OnDataSuite all year so their campus walks into ratings season prepared. We'll work live in the tools coordinators can use right away: File Status checks that catch missing or incomplete assessment files, STAAR, EOC, TELPAS, and Alt results by student group, Academic Growth views that show who's on track, and Closing the Gaps reports that point to the groups needing attention. Coordinators will leave with a plan built on the reports they already have access to, plus a heads-up on what TEA has proposed for 2028 so their prep keeps working.

   Room 106 Scores, Updates, and What’s Next: Putting SAT Suite Data to Work This Year Jill Schot, College Board

   With the school year underway and results on the way, this session helps campus test coordinators make the most of the SAT Suite. We’ll recap this year’s key updates, then focus on reporting: new practice test results, updated growth values, SFTP score delivery, AP Potential data, and the Science Practices and Foundations score and career insights coming in 2027. Leave knowing which report to run and how to act on it.

   Room 201 One Spreadsheet to Rule Them All: Practical Google Sheets Automation for Testing Coordinators Kathy Seitz, Aldine ISD

   Why manage five spreadsheets when one can rule them all? In this hands-on session, testing coordinators of all skill levels will learn how to use tools like XLOOKUP, IMPORTRANGE, QUERY, and dynamic outputs to automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and turn one master testing tracker into a connected system that keeps information updated, organized, and ready for the right people.

   Room 202 Microsoft Excel Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts Bresean Cockrell, Sheldon ISD

   The session will cover the following topics: keyboard shortcuts, formatting, design, formulas, and mail merging.

   Room 203 TestHound: A Testing Coordinator's Best Friend Roberta LaValley, Fort Bend ISD

   In this session, participants will receive an overview of TestHound and learn the first steps for setting up a test administration. We will explore tips, tricks, and best practices to help testing coordinators streamline the process and create a smooth, productive testing season

   Room 204 Efficient Sheets and Building Databases Rachel Mello, Spring Branch ISD

   Do you feel like you could be more efficient in Google Sheets by reducing mouse clicks and scrolling? Do you pull data from a variety of sources and want to compile it into one database? In this session you will learn and practice keyboard/mouse shortcuts, commands, and mid-level formulas that will boost your productivity. We will practice manipulating a set of template reports, and there will be time for guided practice and Q&A. Feel free to bring a frustrating report or sources to practice building a custom database to apply your new Google Sheets skills in your day-to-day work.

   Room 205 Unlocking STAAR Success: Teaching Students to Use Embedded Accessibility Tools Effectively Molly Tierney, Humble ISD

   Many students are unaware of the powerful tools available to them during the STAAR assessment. This session will provide an overview of embedded accessibility features available to all students, including text-to-speech supports, highlighting, answer eliminator, line reader, calculators, reference materials, and other designated tools. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration of the testing platform, learn best practices for modeling tool use during daily instruction, and discover strategies for helping students build familiarity and confidence before test day. Attendees will leave with practical resources and implementation ideas to support student success

   Room 206 What I Wish I Knew in August Amanda Rosser, Humble ISD

   Being a Campus Testing Coordinator comes with a lot to learn, and sometimes the best lessons come from simply doing the job. This session shares lessons learned during my first years as a CTC—the things that worked, the things I would do differently, and the systems that made testing season easier to manage. We’ll work through four areas that have made the biggest difference for me: planning early, using your resources, communicating with purpose, and remembering that testing is a team effort. Along the way, I’ll share real examples, resources, and lessons learned from actual testing experiences. The session will also model ELPS and WICOR strategies to keep participants actively involved in the learning. Through opportunities to write, discuss, collaborate, ask questions, organize information, and reflect, participants will experience strategies that can make required testing trainings more engaging and meaningful for staff. Whether you are brand new to the CTC role or have been doing it for years, the goal is to give you ideas you can take back, adjust to fit your campus, and use right away. You don’t have to know everything—you just need to know how to use the resources and people around you.

   Room 207 Elementary Testing Reimagined: Efficient STAAR, Comfortable TELPAS, Transparent Scheduling Diana MacKenzie and Cathy Blayney, Humble ISD

   In this breakout session, CTCs will explore practical systems and strategies to streamline elementary STAAR and TELPAS administrations, create supportive testing environments, and implement transparent scheduling practices to improve campus-wide organization and communication.

7. 12:15–1:15 p.m. Lunch MCC 100A–F and Lobby

   Lunch provided with thanks to our conference sponsors. Sandwich options include chicken salad, ham, turkey, and veggie.

8. 1:30–2:15 p.m. Breakout Session 3 10 sessions · Rooms 102–207

   Room 102 Making Learning Stick: A Practical Approach to Spiraling Missy Hefty, Lowman Education LLC

   Participants will experience prioritizing concepts and continually spiraling those concepts to alleviate STAAR stress.

   Room 104 ACT WorkKeys Career Assessment and the National Career Readiness Certificate Kay Oliver, ACT

   In today’s evolving educational and workforce landscape, students need more than academic achievements to succeed—they need verified skills that demonstrate their readiness for both college and career opportunities. This session will explore how to effectively align academic preparation with career readiness, introduce ACT WorkKeys career assessment and workplace certifications such as the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). Participants will gain actionable strategies to empower students to verify and showcase their academic and CAREER competencies, opening doors to future success.

   Room 106 Ready, Set, Precheck: A Campus-Wide System for Assessment Readiness Katrina Brown, Katy ISD

   Campus Testing Coordinators are skilled problem-solvers—but what if we could spend less of test day solving preventable problems? Ready, Set, Precheck introduces a practical, campus-wide approach to assessment readiness that shifts the CTC's focus from reaction to prevention. Designed with whole-campus testing days in mind, this session demonstrates how a structured precheck process can be used to verify that the people, places, technology, materials, and operational systems needed for a successful assessment administration are truly ready before testing begins. Participants will explore how to conduct a systematic campus precheck, identify potential testing-day barriers, assign responsibility for corrective actions, and verify that concerns have been resolved. The session will also examine supporting preparation tools—including organized Test Administrator binders, staffing plans, room-readiness checks, communication systems, and support-role assignments—that help turn testing plans into testing readiness. Through practical examples and an interactive precheck activity, attendees will practice identifying issues that could easily become test-day problems if left unnoticed. Participants will leave with an adaptable framework and ready-to-use tools that can be customized for their own campuses. The goal is not to eliminate every unexpected situation. It is to ensure that preventable problems are addressed before they become test-day issues.

   Room 201 Screening to Action: Making the Most of the mCLASS Suite for ALL Mary Brown, Amplify Education

   Participants will be able to identify practical ways to support consistent mCLASS assessment administration and use assessment data to guide next-step conversations with educators within school systems.

   Room 202 Microsoft Excel Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts Bresean Cockrell, Sheldon ISD

   The session will cover the following topics: keyboard shortcuts, formatting, design, formulas, and mail merging.

   Room 203 Passing Go: Testing Success Eduardo Bourde and Tonya Schumann, Humble ISD

   New to TELPAS? This beginner-friendly session will walk you through the basics of TELPAS, including key requirements, important timelines, and practical tips for a smooth testing experience. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the TELPAS process and greater confidence in supporting emergent bilingual students.

   Room 204 Efficient Sheets and Building Databases Rachel Mello, Spring Branch ISD

   Do you feel like you could be more efficient in Google Sheets by reducing mouse clicks and scrolling? Do you pull data from a variety of sources and want to compile it into one database? In this session you will learn and practice keyboard/mouse shortcuts, commands, and mid-level formulas that will boost your productivity. We will practice manipulating a set of template reports, and there will be time for guided practice and Q&A. Feel free to bring a frustrating report or sources to practice building a custom database to apply your new Google Sheets skills in your day-to-day work.

   Room 205 Managing Accommodations 101 Mays (Mia) Tannous, Tomball ISD

   Participants will learn how to effectively manage accommodations from the beginning of the school year through year-end. They will explore strategies for engaging stakeholders and campus leaders through training and shared knowledge about accommodations. Participants will develop a yearlong outline for managing accommodations, practice applying accommodations through real-world case scenarios, and learn how to use the DCCR to inform decision-making and ensure appropriate supports are provided.

   Room 206 Chaos to Calm: Scalable Testing Operations for Any Campus Elizabeth Waldrip, KIPP Texas Public Schools

   Managing the vast ecosystem of campus assessments - from BOY/MOY/EOY and IAs to STAAR, TELPAS, AP, and TSI - requires more than just administrative compliance; it requires sustainable leadership. Grounded in real-world CTC experience overseeing a secondary campus of nearly 1,000 students, this session reveals how testing coordinators can elevate their role from chaotic crisis management to strategic campus leadership. Learn how to establish an Assessment Logistics & Morale Team (ALMT) that offloads operational heavy lifting (bin production, classroom readiness loops, proctor relief routes) while intentionally coaching teachers who want to understand testing compliance or pursue future coordinator roles. We will also cover CTC best practices for daily after-action reviews, proctor morale drivers (like a campus “Testing Step Challenge”), and drafting a minute-by-minute contingency plan that keeps testing running seamlessly if the CTC is absent. Walk away with reusable templates, committee frameworks, and operational strategies to lead campus testing with clarity and confidence.

   Room 207 Ctrl + Alt + Test: A Tech-Powered Guide for Testing Coordinators Aliah Fleury, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

   Testing coordination doesn't have to feel like a thousand tabs open at once. Whether you're a brand-new testing coordinator or simply looking for better ways to manage the ever-growing demands of the role, technology can transform the way you organize, communicate, and prepare for testing. In this interactive, hands-on session, participants will learn how to move from “Where did I save that?” to “I know exactly where it is!” by creating digital systems designed specifically for the testing coordinator role. Participants will explore strategies for building a centralized Testing Hub where teachers can easily access testing calendars, accommodations information, training materials, testing resources, forms, reminders, and other essential information. We'll also explore Google Drive organization, Google Calendar strategies for managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines, Google Forms and Sheets for collecting and tracking information, Canva for creating teacher-friendly resources, and additional technology tools that can simplify daily testing tasks. Rather than simply being shown a list of apps, participants will learn how to connect technology tools to create systems that work together. Through interactive challenges, demonstrations, and hands-on creation, participants will leave with ideas—and the framework—to build their own digital testing command center. Come ready to click, create, organize, and rethink what testing coordination can look like.

9. 2:30–3:15 p.m. Breakout Session 4 10 sessions · Rooms 102–207

   Room 102 Testing, Testing… Are You Alright? Self-Care and Wellness Strategies for Testing Coordinators Wylene Martin, Alief ISD

   This engaging and interactive session gives testing coordinators a much-needed opportunity to pause, recharge, and focus on their well-being. Participants will explore practical self-care strategies to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and thrive—not just survive—during testing season.

   Room 104 Test Day Hacks: Little Things That Make a Big Difference Bianca Rangel, Lamar CISD

   Participants will learn practical strategies, best practices, and tips to streamline testing day preparations, improve organization, and reduce common challenges that can lead to stress and confusion on test day.

   Room 106 Scores, Updates, and What’s Next: Putting SAT Suite Data to Work This Year Jill Schot, College Board

   With the school year underway and results on the way, this session helps campus test coordinators make the most of the SAT Suite. We’ll recap this year’s key updates, then focus on reporting: new practice test results, updated growth values, SFTP score delivery, AP Potential data, and the Science Practices and Foundations score and career insights coming in 2027. Leave knowing which report to run and how to act on it.

   Room 201 Screening to Action: Making the Most of the mCLASS Suite for ALL Mary Brown, Amplify Education

   Participants will be able to identify practical ways to support consistent mCLASS assessment administration and use assessment data to guide next-step conversations with educators within school systems.

   Room 202 Google: Organize My Life in One Place Samantha Stratton, Tomball ISD

   Testing coordinators navigate a complex world of assessment systems, deadlines, documentation, accommodations, and communication. In this interactive session, participants will explore practical Google tools and organizational strategies to streamline their daily responsibilities, create a personalized assessment hub, and spend less time searching and more time supporting students and staff.

   Room 203 TestHound: A Testing Coordinator's Best Friend Roberta LaValley, Fort Bend ISD

   In this session, participants will receive an overview of TestHound and learn the first steps for setting up a test administration. We will explore tips, tricks, and best practices to help testing coordinators streamline the process and create a smooth, productive testing season

   Room 204 TELPAS Planning: Organizing for Success Dr. Danielle White, Alief ISD

   This session will focus on effective strategies for planning and organizing TELPAS assessments. Participants will explore best practices for ensuring successful implementation, including resource allocation, timeline management, and collaborative approaches.

   Room 205 Managing Accommodations 101 Mays (Mia) Tannous, Tomball ISD

   Participants will learn how to effectively manage accommodations from the beginning of the school year through year-end. They will explore strategies for engaging stakeholders and campus leaders through training and shared knowledge about accommodations. Participants will develop a yearlong outline for managing accommodations, practice applying accommodations through real-world case scenarios, and learn how to use the DCCR to inform decision-making and ensure appropriate supports are provided.

   Room 206 Chaos to Calm: Scalable Testing Operations for Any Campus Elizabeth Waldrip, KIPP Texas Public Schools

   Managing the vast ecosystem of campus assessments - from BOY/MOY/EOY and IAs to STAAR, TELPAS, AP, and TSI - requires more than just administrative compliance; it requires sustainable leadership. Grounded in real-world CTC experience overseeing a secondary campus of nearly 1,000 students, this session reveals how testing coordinators can elevate their role from chaotic crisis management to strategic campus leadership. Learn how to establish an Assessment Logistics & Morale Team (ALMT) that offloads operational heavy lifting (bin production, classroom readiness loops, proctor relief routes) while intentionally coaching teachers who want to understand testing compliance or pursue future coordinator roles. We will also cover CTC best practices for daily after-action reviews, proctor morale drivers (like a campus ""Testing Step Challenge""), and drafting a minute-by-minute contingency plan that keeps testing running seamlessly if the CTC is absent. Walk away with reusable templates, committee frameworks, and operational strategies to lead campus testing with clarity and confidence.

   Room 207 Strategizing for Success Krenesha King, Alief ISD

   Participants will be trained to implement efficient testing practices, including training schedules and resources, CTC checklists, logistics planning documents, and a calendar to proactively plan testing for their campus.

10. 3:30–4:00 p.m. Closing Session Rachel Haller, Region 4 Regional Testing Coordinator (RTC), and Dr. Jennifer Tracy, 2025 TSNAP President MCC 100A–F

Information shared during breakout sessions represents the presenter's views and may not reflect the policies of Region 4 ESC, TEA, Cambium Assessment, Inc., Pearson, or other assessment entities. Always consult your district testing coordinator before implementing new policies or procedures.