User Guide for the Administration of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) -

OSSLT: What’s NEW

This section contains a summary of updates for the 2024-2025 OSSLT administration.
Setting Up and Administering the OSSLT - For School Administrators

Required steps for school administrators to complete so that teachers and students will have access to the e-assessment system.
Professional Responsibilities
Before, During and After the OSSLT – For Teachers

Detailed instructions for teachers (invigilators) from practice test to the live assessment.
Administration Guidelines and Supports for all Students

Guidelines to follow including supports for students with Special Education Needs, ELL, permitted accommodations, definitions.
IT Professionals for Publicly Funded Schools

Important information and instructions for network and technical readiness.
Resources: Letters, Checklist and Script

This section includes resources that may be useful to school administrators and teachers before, during and after the OSSLT.
IT Professionals for Private Schools

Important information and instructions for network and technical readiness.
Professional Responsibilities and Assessment Administration Agreement for Private Schools

This section describes the professional responsibilities that must be adhered to by all individuals involved in the administrations of the OSSLT.

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