Credential Verification

User status is always reset to Account-In-Training (AIT) at the beginning of the year. Training and Proficiencies must be completed, and credentials verified to gain DTC, QTC, QA, or Alt-SEED Only access. All users administering the ORExt must be licensed staff.

District Test Coordinators (DTCs)

• After completing required training, DTCs will need to be credential verified by their regional State Admin Partners.

Qualified Test Coordinators (QTCs)

• After completing required training, QTCs will need to contact their DTC for credential verification.

Qualified Assessors (QAs)

• After completing required training, QAs will need to contact their district QTCs to verify their credentials.

Alt-SEED Only

• After completing required training, Alt-SEED Only users will need to contact their DTC or QTC for credential verification.

DTCs will automatically receive an email when users in their district have passed training and proficiency, and are ready for credential verification.

Credentials are verified in the Admin section. Users who administer the ORExt must be licensed staff. 

All QAs administer the ORExt and must therefore be licensed staff. By checking the Credential Verification box, the DTC/QTC is verifying the QA has passed proficiency, attended district secure training, has assurances on file, and is a licensed professional. Verification also allows QAs access to student identifiable information in the district and school assoicated with their account. A link to the TSPC License Lookup is available to ensure QAs are registered with appropriate districts/schools and are licensed staff. 

DTCs and QTCs are not required to be licensed staff to oversee QA and Alt-SEED Only accounts. DTCs and QTCs who will not be administering the ORExt will need the Credentials Verified box selected. DTCs will need to be verified by their State Admin Partner, and QTCs will need to be verified by their DTC. 

QTCs have access to add additional schools to their own account in the Account tab and add additional schools for their QAs in their district in the Admin tab. If additional districts are needed, contact the helpdesk at: orextended@k12test.com.