Question of the Week
Q: When will released items be available for the 2025 spring administration of the KSA and AKSA?
A: Released items from the Spring 2025 administrations of the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) and the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) are now available. Items may be accessed at the links below:
As required by KRS 158.6453, assessment reports provided to the school districts and schools shall include an electronic copy of an operational subset of test items from each assessment administered to their students and the results for each of those test items by student and by school.
In compliance with statute, please find statistical information in the following locations:
- For KSA, released item data files can be accessed in PearsonAccessnext (PAN) by navigating to Spring 2025 Summative > Reports > Published Reports.
- For AKSA, data is provided on the last page of each item set.
District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) should inform superintendents and school principals that this information is available.
The KSA and AKSA data provide evidence of student learning that helps to inform decision-making related to instruction. Combined with other school-level data, these resources provide insight into student outcomes and a clearer picture of school performance.
For questions or assistance accessing 2025 KSA and AKSA Released Items, please email DACInfo.
KSA KY Portal Gets a Fresh Look for 2025-26
The Pearson KY Portal webpage has been refreshed for the 2025-26 school year, offering a cleaner, more user-friendly layout while maintaining the same content.
The updated design offers a streamlined layout, making it easier for users to navigate. All the familiar resources, links, and documents are still housed within the portal, and the webpage URL remains unchanged. Users with the KY Portal bookmarked may need to refresh the browser or clear the cache to view the latest version.
For questions or feedback about the KY Portal update, please contact Melissa Chandler or Pearson Support at (888) 437-1430.
2025 KSA and AKSA Individual Student Reports (ISRs) Scheduled for November Delivery
Pearson will prepare the Individual Student Reports (ISRs) for the 2025 KSA and AKSA Spring testing, with delivery to districts tentatively scheduled for the first week of Nov.
This later release date allows for the inclusion of science scores, providing a complete picture of performance across all tested content areas. As in previous years, districts will receive two copies of each ISR, one for school records and one to be sent home to families.
Districts can expect to receive the ISRs in early November, pending final score processing and validation. The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) will share updates if the release timeline shifts.
For questions please contact Melissa Chandler.
K Screen Office Hours
OAA and Curriculum Associates are excited to announce upcoming office hours scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 18 and Tuesday, Sept. 30. These sessions are designed to provide personalized support and the opportunity to ask questions about the K Screen process. Whether a seasoned coordinator or new to the role, participation in this resource is encouraged.
Sept. 18: Time: 1 – 2 p.m. ET
Sept. 30: Time: 12 – 1 p.m. ET
Register using the provided link to get access to the Office Hour Zoom meeting.
During these sessions, OAA and Curriculum Associates will be available to discuss concerns, provide guidance on common questions, and ensure full preparation for upcoming tasks. Participants are welcome to bring any questions or topics to cover.
For questions, please contact Tiffany Christopher.
Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP) IC Pull for the Student Registration Database (SRD) and Career Readiness Database (CRD)
KDE will conduct an IC data pull on Friday, Oct. 3 to populate the SRD with students identified for the Alternate Assessment. This IC pull will also provide a list of students for grades 12 and 14 working towards Career Work Experience Certification (CWEC) and the Employability Skills Assessment Record (ESAR).
To ensure accurate student records, districts must complete all updates in IC by close of business on this date. Specifically, districts should:
- Verify that all students who meet Kentucky’s Alternate Assessment Criteria are correctly marked in IC.
- Confirm that Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are locked to ensure proper population into the SRD and CRD.
For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Krista Mullins.
September DAC Webcast Highlights
The Office of Assessment and Accountability, Division of Assessment and Accountability Support (DAAS), hosted its live monthly DAC Webcast on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. ET. Director, Shara Savage, along with Christen Roseberry, Krista Mullins and Tiffany Christopher, shared timely updates on assessment and accountability, including:
- College Admissions Exam Update
- Kentucky Alternate Assessment Update
- K Screen Updates
- WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Updates
- Science Standard Setting
- 2025 Tentative 2025 Data Reporting Timeline - Reminders
The recording and presentation materials are now available on the KDE Media Portal and the KDE Meetings and Trainings page.
Future broadcasts are scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. ET.
Assessment Scores in Infinite Campus
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) strives to publish student results data in Infinite Campus (IC) as it becomes available. KDE published the 2025–2026 Kentucky Online Testing (KYOTE) scores last week.
Please email KDE data services inbox with any questions.
Reminder: Updated Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Regulation Training Materials and Live Training Sessions Available
OAA has released updated resources for the 2025-26 school year to support districts with the required annual training for the Administration Code (703 KAR 5:080) and Inclusion of Special Populations Regulation (703 KAR 5:070).
These training materials have been updated to reflect the most recent legislative changes to the Administration Code Regulation (703 KAR 5:080). While the Inclusion of Special Populations Regulation (703 KAR 5:070) has not changed since 2021, the training materials have been revised to address online testing environments. The Administration Code Group Training Signature Sheet and Inclusion of Special Populations Group Training Signature Sheet have also been updated. Please ensure the most current signature sheets are being used when documenting completion of training.
PowerPoints, videos and other referenced resources may be accessed on the Assessment Regulations Training page.
Additionally, OAA offers several three-hour training sessions online covering the Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations regulations. The sessions are held from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET. These training sessions are provided for district and school staff who have received notification recommending additional training related to an allegation. Registration is required.
For additional support, please contact Devon Avery.
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