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2013-2014 Testing Dates

2014 NeSA Writing Window: January 20-February 7, 2014

ELDA - English Language Development Assessment Window: February 10-March 21, 2014

2014 NeSA Reading-Math-Science Window: March 24-May 2, 2014

Access NeSA Online Tools Training with Google Chrome

Publicly accessible versions of the DRC INSIGHT test engine and the NeSA Online Tools Training are available. Please copy the link below into Google Chrome to access these practice opportunities. Note that Google Chrome is the only supported browser for the public version of the DRC INSIGHT Test engine.

https://wbte.drcedirect.com/NE/portals/ne

NeSA Video Tutorials

Tutorials for NeSA- Reading, Math Science, and Writing are short videos meant to introduce students to the INSIGHT software. Available in English and Spanish, they are accessible

Tutorials are provided for every grade tested in each subject; each tutorial is approximately  eleven minutes.

2013 Recent Updates

SAA Update Volume 12 October 2013

NE State Accountabiltiy Security Manual October 2013

2013 NeSA Accomodations document

2013 The View with Valorie Powerpoint

INSIGHT Previews

2013 INSIGHT Preview (recording)

2013 DRC INSIGHT Preview (PowerPoint)

2013 Check4Learning Preview (PowerPoint)

  • A demonstration of the student online testing experience for NeSA-Writing and NeSA-Reading, Mathematics, and Science
  • The process and timeline for accessing NeSA-specific practice opportunities for DRC INSIGHT
  • An introduction to eDIRECT Test Setup for managing and monitoring online testing with DRC INSIGHT
  • A demonstration of the new Check4Learning [C4L] application from creating tests to reporting, highlighting new features and capabilities
  • A guide to setting up Check4Learning user accounts in eDIRECT
  • The process for managing student data for Check4Learning

2013 NeSA Technology Trainings

2013-2014 NeSA Technology Coordinator Training (recording)

2013-2014 NeSA Technology Coordinator Training (PowerPoint)

2013-2014 NeSA Technology Specifications

2013-2014 INSIGHT Secure Browser Technology User Guide

Writing Field Test & Practice Test Trainings

NeSA Enrollment

eDirect Enrollments Training (recording)

2013-2014 eDirect Enrollments Training Powerpoint

Enrollment Instructions

Enrollment Grid