TMSDS User, Your superintendent received a ... - ESC Region VI
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<strong>TMSDS</strong> <strong>User</strong>,<br />
<strong>Your</strong> <strong>superintendent</strong> <strong>received</strong> a “Letter to the Administrator” in June which informed districts and<br />
charters of the new student upload process required to access two applications:<br />
Math and Science Item Repository (formally <strong>TMSDS</strong>, but which will now be referred to as TxAIR<br />
– Texas Achievement Items Repository)<br />
MSTAR Universal Screener for grades 5 – 8<br />
The new process for accessing these online applications will begin with the 2012 – 2013 school year and<br />
will be accessed through the Project Share Gateway.<br />
TxAIR – Texas Achievement Items Repository (formerly known as <strong>TMSDS</strong>)<br />
<strong>TMSDS</strong> (now referred to as TxAIR) will be available in October 2012. Due to the migration of the math<br />
and science items repository to Epsilen, any teacher-created tests you want to preserve must be saved<br />
in pdf format to your personal computer by Friday, August 31. Click here<br />
http://esc13.adobeconnect.com/_a1002391879/p42selobrx7/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMo<br />
de=normal for a short presentation explaining the procedure. If you have problems accessing CoreK12<br />
using your old login, contact universalscreener@region10.org <br />
for assistance. In late September, we will send a follow-up email with additional information on dates<br />
and the processes for accessing the TxAir Items Repository.<br />
MSTAR Universal Screener<br />
Because the MSTAR Universal Screener application has been migrated to Epsilen, districts and charters<br />
are able to access it in one of three ways:<br />
The Project Share Gateway (www.projectsharetexas.org)<br />
Individual Epsilen <strong>User</strong> “My Portfolio” Page<br />
Direct Link (www.mstar.epsilen.com ) – this link will<br />
become available on August 22<br />
The 2012 – 2013 MSTAR Universal Screener Administration Windows can be found in the table below.<br />
Please note: the first week is noted as a “soft launch” for selected campuses. If your district/campus is<br />
interested in participating in the “soft launch,” please contact your education service center (<strong>ESC</strong>).<br />
Fall Window (Soft Launch)<br />
August 27-31, 2012 (Selected campuses)<br />
Fall Window (Open to everyone)<br />
September 3-28, 2012
Winter Window<br />
January 7 – February 8, 2013<br />
Spring Window<br />
April 8 – May 10, 2013<br />
For more information, training and assistance with the MSTAR Universal Screener, contact your <strong>ESC</strong>.<br />
Click here < http://region10.org/tmsds/files/esc_contacts.pdf > to locate your <strong>ESC</strong> contact.<br />
New MSTAR Diagnostic Pilot<br />
The Texas Education Agency is in the process of developing the MSTAR Diagnostic for grades 5-8. After<br />
the screener is administered, and at-risk students identified, the diagnostic will be the next step for RtI<br />
implementation for Algebra Readiness. This tool is scheduled to be available late spring, 2013. TEA has<br />
announced that the MSTAR Diagnostic will be piloted September 10-27, 2012. They are requesting<br />
volunteers to participate in this pilot. If you are interested in participating in the pilot, with the<br />
permission of your administration, please complete the Online Pilot Participation Form.<br />
<br />
For questions about the MSTAR Universal Screener or MSTAR Diagnostic Pilot Contact –<br />
universalscreener@region10.org <br />
For questions about TxAIR Contact – txair@esc4.net <br />
Denise Kanaman<br />
<strong>Region</strong> 10 Education Service Center<br />
972-348-1328<br />
Denise.kanaman@region10.org<br />
Susan Bohan Staci Baker Wendy Young<br />
<strong>ESC</strong> 6 <strong>ESC</strong> 6 <strong>TMSDS</strong>/TxAIR Consultant<br />
936-435-8211 936-435-8213 youngfour@gmail.com<br />
sbohan@esc6.net sbaker@esc6.net
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