Question of the Week
Q: Where can districts and testing staff find information about the Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration?
A: The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is pleased to share important information as Kentucky transitions to the SAT as the statewide college admissions exam.
Beginning in spring 2026, KDE has awarded a contract to College Board to administer the SAT Junior State Administration as the state-funded college admissions exam. Testing will take place during a six-week window from Mon., March 2, through Fri., April 10, 2026.
KDE and College Board have released Moving our Students Forward: Kentucky Welcomes the SAT, a short video overview designed to help Kentucky educators and students better understand the SAT as part of the statewide assessment program for high school students.
District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) are encouraged to share this information with school and district staff to help prepare for the transition.
For any questions regarding these updates, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – Onboarding for Schools
School onboarding is the process through which eligible schools in Kentucky are set up for SAT School Day state-funded testing.
The College Board’s school onboarding process for SAT School Day will take place via the SAT Suite Ordering and Registration (SSOR) site.
Responsibilities:
- DACs are responsible for ensuring the survey is submitted for each school in their district.
- Once DACs have been granted access to SSOR, they may complete the survey on behalf of their schools or provide access for the building assessment coordinators (BACs) to complete it.
Districts and schools will be able to access the school setup survey in SSOR beginning Monday, Oct. 6. The form will remain open through Friday, Oct. 24, allowing schools to make updates to initial submissions. Additional details about College Board’s school setup process will be provided in future DAC newsletters.
Account Requirements
All staff who will use SSOR to support the Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration must have a College Board Professional Account.
- If testing staff does not have an account, please access the College Board account webpage to begin to complete this important task.
- Be sure to use a school or district email address and phone number when creating your account.
Additionally, the onboarding process will be the topic covered during the SAT Office Hour on Oct. 14. OAA and College Board staff will be available to assist with any issues schools have with the onboarding process.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – Technical Guidance
As Kentucky transitions to the SAT Junior State Administration in spring 2026, technology staff play a critical role in ensuring a smooth digital testing experience. Two key platforms support administration: Test Day Toolkit for staff and Bluebook for students.
Test Day Toolkit will be used by test staff to manage and administer the SAT School Day. The platform is web-based and accessible on any device with an internet connection. Building and district assessment coordinators will be automatically provisioned access in early February 2026, after which the building assessment coordinator may extend access to additional test staff as needed.
Bluebook is the application students will use to take the SAT. Technology staff should review device requirements and download instructions in advance.
Additional technical resources are available to support preparation:
- Configure Your Network to Meet Requirements – Bluebook | College Board
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Device Requirements Overview – Bluebook | College Board (with details for each device in the right-hand margin)
- Bluebook Installation Instructions by Device – Bluebook | College Board
- Technology Tasks to Complete Before Testing – Bluebook | College Board
- Bluebook Application Updates – Bluebook Technology | College Board
To help schools prepare, College Board will host a Technical Readiness Webinar on Jan. 15, 2026, from 10:00–11:15 a.m. ET. This session will walk through key setup and troubleshooting steps. DACs are encouraged to register for the KDE/College Board Technical Readiness Webinar and share the link with technology staff.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – In-Person Training
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA), in collaboration with College Board, will be providing the SAT State Administration training to help districts and schools prepare for the spring 2026 administration. Training will be offered in-person. Additionally, a recorded training will also be released after all in-person training has been completed.
Check-in at each location will begin at 8:30 a.m. (local time) and will be followed by the state administration training scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to noon (local time).
Below are the SAT State Administration training dates. Everyone planning to attend must register.
Each training will cover key dates and policies, student registration, accommodations, digital readiness, testing irregularities, available resources, and provide time for questions.
- November 5 (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT) at West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) in Eddyville (capacity 90)
- November 6 (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET) at Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES) in Alexandria (capacity 40)
- November 7 (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET) at Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) in Ashland (capacity 80)
- November 10 (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET) at Southeast/South Central Education Cooperative (SESC) in London (capacity 50)
- November 17 (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET) at Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) in Frankfort (capacity 90)
- November 19 (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET) at Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) in Hazard (capacity 100)
- November 21 (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT) at Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) in Bowling Green (capacity 75)
Effective Instructional Leadership Act (EILA) credit certificate will be offered for these trainings.
Registration for these trainings can be completed using the Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration In-Person Training Registration form.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
2025-2026 Transition Attainment Record (TAR) Training/Quiz Now Open
The 2025-2026 TAR training and TAR Qualification Quiz are now open. The TAR Administration Guide is currently available to print or download. The TAR Qualification Quiz is scheduled to open the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 29, and will close Monday, Dec. 22. The actual training will remain posted to the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Combined Resources site. TAR administration begins Friday, Oct. 10, and will end Friday, May 22, 2026.
Link to Training:
Transition Attainment Record (TAR) Training Video
Transition Attainment Record (TAR) Training PowerPoint
For questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
Reminder: Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP) IC Pull for the Student Registration Database (SRD) and Career Readiness Database (CRD)
KDE will conduct an Infinite Campus (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 questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
K Screen Office Hours Reminder
OAA and Curriculum Associates are excited to announce an upcoming office hour scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 30. This session is 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. 30: Time: 12 – 1 p.m. ET
Registration for the K Screen Office Hour can be completed using the K Screen Office Hour Registration Form.
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 discuss.
For questions, please contact Tiffany Christopher.
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 will publish Final 2024-2025 scores for Advanced Placement (AP) beginning Wednesday, October 1. Please email KDE data services inbox with any questions.
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