Status Levels

The following table shows the differences in levels of access for each status level on the ORExt Training and Proficiency site. Notably, when creating your ORExt account, you must select your status level from the options below.

The following information is the required ORExt training modules for each status level. Additional ODE trainings may also be required. Training must be completed annually to maintain status with the ORExt system.

Note: All users administering the ORExt must be licensed staff and may require additional training.

Account-In-Training (AIT) - All users until proficiency tests have been passed.

Alt-SEED Only User - Adult who knows the student best. The Alt-SEED is now required for all grades, including grades 9 & 10. For those who only need to administer the Alt-SEED for grades 9 & 10 the following training is required:

ORExt Dates and Updates
Module 1 - Overview of the ORExt
Module 3 - Rostering and Monitoring

Qualified Assessor (QA) - A teacher, speech pathologist, school psychologist, administrator, or other appropriately selected school personnel who has received ORExt training and passed the proficiency tests.

Training Requirements:

ORExt Dates and Updates
Module 1 - Overview of ORExt
Module 2 - General Test Administration
Module 3 - Rostering and Monitoring
Module 4 - Electronic Administration of the ORExt
Module 5 - Paper/Pencil Administration of the ORExt
District Test Security

Qualified Test Coordinator (QTC) - A school staff member who oversees QAs in their district. It is recommended, but not required, that the QTC has previous experience with the ORExt. QTCs oversee training and monitor testing progress for QAs in their district. Training modules 1-6 are required for all QTCs.

Qualified Test Coordinator and Assessor (QTC + A) - QTCs who will also be administering the ORExt will need verification that both credentials and license are valid.

Training Requirements for both QTC, and QTC + A:

ORExt Dates and Updates
Module 1 - Overview of ORExt
Module 2 - Navigating Training and Test Administration
Module 3 - Rostering and Monitoring
Module 4 - Electronic Administration of the ORExt
Module 5 - Paper/Pencil Administration of the ORExt
Module 6 - Admin Training
District Test Security

District Test Coordinator (DTC) - District personnel responsible for managing the ORExt in coordination with the district special education director. In addition to required ODE training, DTCs will have access to all training modules, however only the following ORExt training is required:

ORExt Dates and Updates
ORExt Module 1 - Overview of the ORExt
ORExt Module 6 - Admin Training

District Test Coordinator and Assessor (DTC + A) - DTCs who will also be administering the ORExt will need will need verification that both credentials and license are valid.

Training Requirements for DTC + A:

ORExt Dates and Updates
Module 1 - Overview of ORExt
Module 2 - Navigating Training and Test Administration
Module 3 - Rostering and Monitoring
Module 4 - Electronic Administration of the ORExt
Module 5 - Paper/Pencil Administration of the ORExt
Module 6 - Admin Training
District Test Security

Note: Appropriately selected school personnel are defined by the state and require certain minimum qualifications including educational certification and/or licensure.