Frequently Asked Questions
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Test Administrator Training
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How can I attend one of the required BEST Plus training workshops?
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Once I am trained, can I train others in my state or program to administer the test?
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How can I practice administering BEST Plus after attending training without having to buy tests?
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How can I attend one of the required BEST Plus training workshops?
For more information on BEST Plus training, please click here.
Once I am trained, can I train others in my state or program to administer the test?
No. Test administrators must be trained and approved by CAL to become certified BEST Plus trainers.
How can I practice administering BEST Plus after attending training without having to buy tests?
You can practice administering BEST Plus by using the black BEST Plus Practice CD in your Test Administrator Guide. The black BEST Plus Practice CD (the password is mexico) will come pre-populated with a list of students. When asked to “purchase” test administrations, select any quantity and type 12345 as the Purchase Code into the red box. The practice software will not save any test data and will not provide a score report.
CAL credits each program with 10 complimentary computer test administrations per newly trained test administrator to use with the red BEST Plus Test CD upon completion of the workshop for the purposes of allowing them to practice administering a real test. We encourage new test administrators to complete this practice within a few weeks of training on people other than students (friends, colleagues, family) and discuss any questions you have with your program administrator, BEST Plus trainer, or CAL before testing any students.
Does CAL provide additional training for BEST Plus? (i.e. refresher workshops, train- the-trainer workshops, etc.)
CAL provides BEST Plus scoring refresher and train-the trainer workshops in addition to other customized training opportunities. For more information, please contact us at 866-845-2378, option 1, or sent an e-mail.
