This page hosts Program Management correspondences to the DTC's regarding the testing administration for OSTP Grade 3-8 and CCRA: Science & U.S. History Grade 11.
Administration Year on OSTP Paper/Pencil Test Materials
Districts who have received their paper/pencil testing materials for OSTP Grades 3-8 may have noticed the following: All…
OSTP Remote Proctoring – Updated Windows Kiosk Spring 2026
eMetric updated the Windows Student Kiosk in the OSTP Portal on 2/23/26. Districts and schools using remote proctoring…
OSTP Paper/Pencil Test Material Shipment
Districts will be receiving their paper/pencil testing materials for OSTP Grades 3-8 by March 25, 2026. Please be…
CCRA Paper/Pencil Test Material Shipment
Districts will be receiving their paper/pencil testing materials for College- and Career-Readiness Assessment: Science and U.S. History Content…
Reminder to register for OSTP Webinars and Trainings in March 2026
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) along with Cognia would like to invite you to register for a series of trainings and/or webinars, taking place throughout March 2026, in preparation for the Spring 2026 Oklahoma School Testing Program. (OSTP)
Spring 2026 Chrome App Update: Common Error Message
As part of Google’s ongoing updates to ChromeOS, support for legacy ChromeOS Apps, including the OSTP Chrome App, have been phased out. The new ChromeOS extension-based kiosk application has been designed to replace the current legacy OSTP Chrome App for the 2025-2026 school year.
Register for OSTP Webinars and Trainings in March 2026
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) along with Cognia would like to invite you to register for a series of trainings and/or webinars, taking place throughout March 2026, in preparation for the Spring 2026 Oklahoma School Testing Program. (OSTP)
OSTP & CCRA Practice Tests Are Now Available
Practice tests for the online OSTP 2026 assessments are now available. Students should use these practice tests to become familiar with the online tools available as well as the formatting of the multiple-choice, constructed response, and technology-enhanced items.
Spring 2026 MacOS Kiosk Release Date Correction
An updated version of the macOS kiosk will be released in the OSTP Portal on January 7, 2026, to ensure full compatibility with MacOS Tahoe (version 26).
Spring 2026 Test App Updates: Chrome, iPad, MacOS App Updates for Spring 2026 Testing
eMetric has released updates to the iTester ChromeOS Carrier Extension, iPadOS App, and MacOS App. Below is what you need to know to prepare your devices for the 2026 Spring test administration.