Pacific Coast Academy
HST Handbook
Training Timeline
| By September 5th | Complete Self-Paced ISIP Training Module (How to Access) |
| On September 12th | Attend Live ISIP Training (see links below) |
| By October 31st | Complete Self-Paced Amira Tutor Module (How to Access) |
PCA Training Materials
- Amira ISIP & Tutor Handout (PDF)
- Amira ISIP & Tutor Presentation (Recoding) Passcode: c$MBQ7^i
- Student Support Live PCA Process Presentation (Slides)
- PCA Amira/RDRS Staff FAQs
- Sample Grade 2 ISIP Video
- Full Amira ISIP Student View Video
If students are new to technology, consider having them log into the CDE's TRCS website to practice basic, grade-level appropriate skills: https://trcs.ets.org/
Amira Support Documents
- Amira Assessment Administration Guide
- How to Setup A Chromebook for Amira
- How to Setup An iPad for Amira
- PCA Student/Parent Clever Guide
- Amira Troubleshooting Guide
- Amira Understanding Assessment Status
- How to Assign the Amira ISIP
- Amira Reports Reference Guide
- Amira Intervention Encyclopedia
- Amira Privacy/Security Information
- Amira Metrics Guide
Amira Paper/Pencil Version
Process
- HST submits Amira Paper/Pencil Request Survey to Student Support
- HST adjusts student's settings to indicate paper/pencil is being used (Instructions)
- HST uses Administration Guide to administer and record the specific grade-level screener
- HST submits scores to Amira using the linked Google Survey in the Administration Guide
- Amira sends back scores to the HST
- HST manually enters assessment scores into the Amira platform (Instructions)
Amira Accessibility Accommodations
Need More Help
| PCA Amira Support | Weekly Office Hours Mon Sept 15th - Mon Oct 13th 12:00-1:00 Zoom Link or email studentsupport-questions@pacificcoastacademy.org |
| Amira Direct Support | support@amiralearning.com Teacher Toolkit Amira Help Center |