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The School Leadership Series

Demonstrate your knowledge and support your career growth

 

On Test Day: At Home Testing

The value of at-home testing

With at-home testing, you can have the same high-quality SLS experience from the comfort of your own home or another secure location. All at-home tests are available seven days a week and are identical to what you'd receive at a test center; you'll even benefit from a human proctor monitoring your testing online.

Before registering for an at-home test, check that your technology is up-to-date and that your computer and testing room meet the necessary qualifications.

 

Review The School Leadership Series Information Bulletin for more information, including ID requirements, unscheduled breaks, canceling your scores and dismissal from a test.

What to expect on test day

  • School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) (6990)
  • School Superintendent Assessment (SSA) (6991)
  • Connecticut Administrator Test (6412)

Testing rules

  • Follow all of the following rules. Otherwise, your test can be canceled, and your fee won't be refunded.
  • Don't use any unauthorized materials, including mobile devices, prewritten notes, or textbooks.
  • Personal recording devices of any kind are strictly prohibited.
  • You must disable any screen-sharing or remote-access software (such as Zoom, Skype®, TeamViewer®, Microsoft Teams®, Apple Remote Desktop™, Grammarly and Spell check) prior to the test. It must remain disabled throughout the test. Make sure that the software will not open automatically during the test.
  • Don't communicate with anyone else except the proctor, including during scheduled and unscheduled breaks.
  • There may be references to using a headset during your test. Ignore them; headsets are NOT allowed in the tests at home.
  • ETS is monitoring reuse of devices and testing locations for unauthorized purposes. Frequent, inappropriate reuse of shared testing devices and common testing locations may result in score delay and/or score cancellation and could impact your eligibility to take future ETS exams.

Unscheduled breaks

  • Most tests don't include a break. However, if you’re taking the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (6990), you can take a short, unscheduled restroom break after the conclusion of Section I, but before completing review of the General Directions for Section II.  See the Bulletin to learn more about the unscheduled break policy.

 

Canceling your scores

  • If you think you didn't perform to your potential, you’ll have the option to cancel your scores at the end of your test, but before viewing your unofficial score on the screen.
  • The Connecticut Administrator Test (6412) allows you to view unofficial scores at the end of your testing session. Unofficial scores aren’t available on other SLS tests.
  • See the Bulletin to learn more about canceling your scores.

 

More information

  • Review the SLS Information Bulletin to learn about ID requirements, unscheduled breaks, score cancellations, and the test-dismissal process.
  • For additional information, test-day support, and technical troubleshooting, check your confirmation email, or login to your SLS account.

 

  • After registering and before test day, you will need to run a final equipment check which is provided as a link in your confirmation email. All issues must be resolved before your appointment time.
  • Close all browsers and applications not needed for the test. Doing so can help prevent bandwidth issues while you test.
  • Make sure any other devices in your home that use the internet aren’t running.
  • Gather the materials you'll need for your test session. These include a) passport or other acceptable ID; b) acceptable note-taking materials, such as a whiteboard or plastic transparency sheet, that can be erased in view of the proctor; and c) a cellphone or hand-held mirror for check-in. All other materials are prohibited.
  • Make sure your testing area meets all environmental requirements , including a) your room is quiet and well lit; and b) your table and surrounding area are clear.
  • Make sure you’re dressed appropriately, with your ears and face always visible to the proctor.
  • Avoid wearing any jewelry or other accessories.
  • Face masks may not be worn during check-in or any part of the at-home testing session.

Troubleshooting and technical issues

If your check fails and you can't resolve the issues yourself, visit Equipment Check Support for troubleshooting tips.

Click here to get redirected to the support page and use Need Help icon to connect with an agent.