Frequently Asked Questions
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How can our district purchase TestHound or request pricing?
Visit EducationAdvanced.com/TestHound to request a personalized demo or pricing consultation. Pricing is based on district size and feature scope to ensure equitable cost structures for all school systems.
How does TestHound help districts manage secure testing materials?
TestHound’s Materials Management tools let you scan, transfer, and reconcile test booklets in real time. Coordinators can track materials by barcode, identify missing booklets, and generate transfer and shipping reports for complete accountability.
What problems does TestHound solve for district and campus coordinators?
TestHound replaces manual spreadsheets and fragmented systems with an automated, centralized platform. It reduces irregularities, strengthens communication, and saves coordinators hundreds of hours each year—delivering accuracy, compliance, and peace of mind.
How does TestHound improve district oversight and testing compliance?
TestHound provides district and campus coordinators with shared access to real-time data, reports, and logistics dashboards. This transparency promotes consistent testing practices, reduces errors, and ensures state and federal compliance.
Can TestHound track testing exclusions and exemptions?
Yes. Districts can upload and manage testing exclusions in bulk. These records sync with Performance Tracker to ensure student histories remain accurate and compliant.
How does TestHound support equity in assessment administration?
TestHound centralizes student accommodation data to ensure equitable access for every learner. Automated alerts help prevent missed accommodations and testing irregularities, promoting fairness across all campuses.
How does TestHound identify students who need to retest?
TestHound automatically identifies retesters through Performance Tracker. Students who haven’t met performance standards or lack exclusion data are flagged for retesting, ensuring no student is overlooked.
How does TestHound use student schedule data for testing coordination?
TestHound automatically imports student course and schedule data from your SIS to streamline test registration and room assignments. This ensures students are correctly matched to EOC courses and supports auto-assignment during Multi-Session Scheduling.
How does TestHound automate testing coordination tasks?
TestHound automates scheduling, accommodations management, materials tracking, and reporting. Coordinators no longer need spreadsheets or manual assignments—saving hours of administrative work while improving accuracy across campuses.
Is TestHound FERPA-compliant and secure?
Yes. TestHound meets FERPA and state data privacy requirements. All student data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with role-based access for authorized district and campus staff only.
What student information systems (SIS) and programs does TestHound integrate with?
TestHound integrates with leading SIS platforms such as Skyward, PowerSchool, and Infinite Campus, as well as Special Education and English Learner systems. Integration specialists customize secure nightly data syncs for your district’s setup.
How does TestHound integrate with our student information system (SIS)?
TestHound securely syncs with your district’s SIS each night, automatically updating student data. This eliminates manual uploads and ensures coordinators always work from the most accurate records. All data is encrypted during transfer and storage to meet FERPA compliance standards.
Can TestHound support districts of all sizes?
Yes. TestHound scales easily from small rural districts to large, multi-campus networks—maintaining consistent accuracy, speed, and reliability for all users.
How long does it take to implement TestHound?
Most districts complete implementation within a few weeks, depending on scheduling, data validation, and district readiness. Our specialists guide you through data integration, training, and report setup so every campus is fully operational as quickly as possible.
What types of support and training does TestHound provide for districts and campuses?
TestHound offers full-service implementation, technical, and ongoing training support.
- Technical Support: Integration specialists help districts set up secure nightly SIS data feeds.
- Implementation Support: Education experts assist with workflow design, staffing, and scheduling.
- Training: Flexible options include remote flipped-classroom, hybrid, and on-site learning.
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Can TestHound be used beyond state testing coordination?
Yes. Many districts use TestHound to streamline logistics for field trips, graduations, or technology checkouts. The same scheduling and tracking tools improve organization for any campus event.
Can TestHound help me locate a missing test booklet?
TestHound connects to industry-standard USB scanners so you can scan testing materials directly into a secure database, allowing you to track testing materials from the moment they arrive until the moment they are shipped out. With TestHound, you can search for materials and get instant access to timestamped records and exact shipping information. With TestHound you can oversee district testing materials with confidence and never lose a test booklet again!
Can TestHound help with oversight of the testing process at the district level?
Yes! Both campus and district testing coordinators have access to TestHound data and reports to quickly and easily manage and control all aspects of the student testing experience. This provides a reliable checks and balances system to improve efficiency, ensure accuracy, and prevent errors before they happen.
How are data feeds managed, and are they secure?
TestHound data integration specialists work with district tech staff to download student information from the SIS in a nightly feed. We work with tech to develop a programming script to automate the process and support the tech team until it is a seamless process. We take extra precautions in keeping student information secure, which is required of FERPA. Nightly feeds are uploaded to a secure FTP server where they are encrypted for storage. Then, as TestHound uploads the feed into the program, the data are encrypted a second time for added security.
How does TestHound help testing coordinators manage student accommodations accurately?
The AutoPilot feature automatically imports accommodations from your SIS, Special Education, and English Learner systems. Coordinators receive alerts for updates, reducing errors and ensuring every student receives the correct supports on test day.
How does TestHound track student testing history and graduation readiness?
Performance Tracker consolidates each student’s testing record, including exemptions and retest requirements. Staff can verify graduation eligibility, identify re-testers, and run reports for accountability and planning.
What is Multi-Session Scheduling, and how does it help with test coordination?
Multi-Session Scheduling enables coordinators to assign students, rooms, and staff across multiple days or sessions within a single testing window. This feature ensures efficient use of space and staff while meeting accommodations needs.
What reports does TestHound automatically generate to support testing compliance and efficiency?
TestHound creates all required state testing documentation automatically—control forms, seating charts, rosters, master schedules, and accommodations lists. It also filters students by accommodation and alerts administrators to special testing needs.
Do I need to install software to use TestHound?
No installation is needed. TestHound is a secure, web-based platform accessible through any modern browser. You can manage coordination, scheduling, and reporting anytime, anywhere.
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