Test Coordination

Fall 2025 SPPS students will be exchanging their iPads. The new iPads will NOT have a 3.5mm audio jack, instead they will have a single USB-C port. - Note: Wireless/Bluetooth headphones/headsets are not allowed for testing.

Options for headphones and headsets:

• USB-C to 3.5 mm adapters to allow current headphones/headsets to be used with new iPads
  • Available to purchase through eProcurement
• Purchase new headphones and headsets
  • Some headphones/headsets are having issues and not playing all sound. Cheaper USB-C Headphones and Adapters often have audio latency issues when converting the sound from digital to analog. The following headphones/headsets have been tested and are excellent choices that deliver consistent audio performance.
  • Headphone options:
    • Schoolphones: Headphones for Older students, Big Kids (BK)
      • Select "USB-C Audio Cable" for the Cable Type
    • Schoolphones: Headphones for Younger Learners, Small Kids (K6)
      • Select "USB-C Audio Cable" for the Cable Type 
  • Headset (with mic) options:

    • Labsonic LS375USB-C School Headset - same brand as typically purchased for ACCESS headsets (on backorder)

    • Labsonic LS9000MUSB-C School Headset - same brand as typically purchased for ACCESS headsets

    • Schoolphones also has headset options

The following headphones are NOT recommended for testing (they occasionally drop words):

• USB Type C Kids Headphones for School - not recommended for testing
• USB C Headphones Bulk 20 Pack for Classroom School Kids (black) - not recommended for testing
• USB C Headphones Bulk 20 Pack for Classroom School Kids (mixed colors) - not recommended for testing

• iPads: iOS 16.x, 17.x, and 18.x 
• Mac Computers: macOS 13.x, 14.x, and 15.x
• Windows Computers: Windows 64-bit - Windows 10 & Windows 11
• App: DRC Insight (version 16)
  • Available in Self Service
  • Register DRC Insight to school site using ORG Unit.
    • How to Prepare iPads for ACCESS Testing
    • DRC Insight Configuration Guide
  • Must Enable Allow Cross-Website Tracking when adding DRC Insight to iPad for the 1st time
• Headset Guide
  • Headphones are required for the Listening, Reading, and Writing domains
  • Headsets (with mic) are required for the Speaking domain
• System Readiness Check

• iPad iOS: 17.3+, 18.x
  • iOS 17.1 and 17.2 NOT supported
• App: TestNav
  • Available in Self Service

• iPads: iOS 12 or higher
  • Known issue with Speaking test on iPads. Solution: take Speaking test on a computer
• Mac Computers: OS 10.14.6 (Mojave) or higher
• Test access:
  • Use Chrome web browser to access Clever
  • Once logged into Clever, select the 'Avant Assessments' app
• Headset Guide
• Technology Preparation Guide

• iPads: iOS 16 or higher
• App: DataManager
  • Available in Self Service
• Headphone guidance: must be wired (no Bluetooth)
  • Headphones required for all Audio-Led testing (most commom)

• iPad iOS: 17.3+, 18.x
  • iOS 17.1 and 17.2 NOT supported
• App: TestNav
  • Available in Self Service
• Headphone guidance: must be wired (no Bluetooth)
  • Headphones are required for the Math and Science tests

• iPads: iOS 14 or higher
  • iOS 17.0.0 - 17.0.3 are not supported
• App: Bluebook Exams
  • Available in Self Service
• Device Readiness
• Tech Readiness Checklist