Question of the Week
Q: When will the Student Registration Database (SRD) open for districts to verify/edit Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) rosters?
A: The SRD, originally set to open Tuesday, Oct. 21, will now open on Tuesday, Oct. 28 for districts to access rosters and make any necessary changes prior to the start of Window 1 (Nov. 10 - Dec. 19) of the AKSA.
Please contact Krista Mullins with any questions.
AKSA Office Hours Scheduled
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) is pleased to announce office hour sessions for the AKSA in the 2025-2026 school year. Office Hours will address questions specific to the Window 1 administration. The first session will occur prior to Window 1 opening, with a second session prior to the close of the window.
District Assessment Coordinators (DACs), Building Assessment Coordinators (BACs), Directors of Special Education (DoSE) and all teachers/test administrators will be able to ask questions and receive assistance during this time. The dates, times and links to the Teams meetings below may be forwarded to any school personnel who may benefit from attending these sessions:
AKSA Office Hour (Window 1 Administration) - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. ET
AKSA Office Hour (Preparing for the End of Window 1) - Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. ET
Please note that the questions asked during the office hour sessions should be specific to the AKSA. Please contact Krista Mullins with any questions.
AKSA Window 1 Testing Materials
The AKSA Window 1 materials will begin arriving in districts the week of Oct. 20. Please verify the contents of the shipment against the packing list to ensure all materials have been received within 72 hours of receipt.
If the materials are not received by Monday, Oct. 27, please email dacinfo@education.ky.gov.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – Resources
To support Kentucky educators in preparing for the Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration, the following resources are now available:
For Students
The SAT has shorter reading passages, with only one question per passage. This allows for more efficient reading and comprehension, as students can focus on a single passage at a time, and the test can cover a wide range of topics and skills, including literature, history, science and the humanities. Passages and questions are designed to test comprehension, analysis and reasoning skills. The following resources are available:
Direct Support
- Educators may email kentuckysat@collegeboard.org or call (866) 609-2430 with questions specifically related to the Kentucky SAT Junior State Administration.
- College Board has launched a Kentucky-specific webpage with helpful information and ongoing updates regarding the SAT Junior State Administration. This page will serve as a central hub for key dates, policies and resources to assist districts and schools throughout the testing process.
DACs, BACs and other testing staff are encouraged to bookmark these resources and share them with colleagues as schools prepare for testing.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten: WIDA and CAL is Seeking Observation Sites
From Dec. 2025 through Feb. 2026, staff from WIDA and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) would like to travel to school sites to observe and audio record WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten test administrations. These observations and recordings will take place during Kentucky's actual, scheduled WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten test administrations. Kentucky's ACCESS testing window is Jan. 5 - Feb. 13, 2026.
WIDA needs to obtain these recordings and student performance data to support the upcoming ACCESS Standard Setting event in July 2026. Learn more about standard setting on the WIDA ACCESS in 2025-2026 page. Staff from WIDA and CAL plan to collect approximately 8 recordings per school site.
Sites that participate will receive $100 per participating student. Visit the Building a WIDA Assessment page and select “WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten Audio Recordings and Observations” under Educator Involvement to learn more. Kentucky observations will occur between Dec. 1 - Feb. 20, 2026. Schools and districts interested in hosting observers should complete the WIDA recruitment survey by Friday, Nov. 14, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
For questions about the WIDA Kindergarten ACCESS, please contact Chris Williams.
How to Use WIDA MODEL and the Concordance Table for Instructional Planning
WIDA MODEL is a flexible interim assessment that gives educators valuable insights between annual summative testing. Visit WIDA's website to explore how scores from MODEL can be used to inform instruction and help educators plan.
For questions about the WIDA MODEL, please contact Chris Williams.
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. Last week, KDE published 2025-2026 scores for Kentucky Online Testing (KYOTE) scores.
Please email KDE data services inbox with any questions.
Reminder: WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Ordering Window
The WIDA ACCESS (Kindergarten, Online and Paper), the WIDA Alternate ACCESS and the WIDA Accommodated Materials (Braille and Large print) ordering window will be closing on Wednesday, Oct. 22. For more details and resources about WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS ordering for Kentucky, please refer to the Sept. 22 Monday DAC Email.
For questions about the WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Test Materials Ordering, please contact Chris Williams.
Reminder: Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Online
SSD Online is College Board’s system for managing accommodation requests for students with disabilities and supports for English learners.
Through SSD Online, coordinators can:
- Submit new requests or remove previously approved ones
- Monitor the status of each student’s accommodations via a dashboard
- View important announcements and policy updates related to accommodations
Upcoming SSD & Accommodations Webinar
Assessment Coordinators and SSD Coordinators are encouraged to attend College Board’s SSD and Accommodations webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.
This session will provide important information on accommodation requests for the Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration, including:
- Key SSD deadlines
- Submitting accommodation requests
- English learner supports
- Temporary conditions
- Viewing accommodations in Test Day Toolkit
Important Reminders Before the Webinar
- SSD Coordinator designation: Each school must identify at least one SSD Coordinator (Schools may have more than one, but one must be designated as primary in SSD Online.).
- Professional Account required: Educators must have a College Board Professional Account to access SSD Online. Staff without an account can create one on the Professional Dashboard. A professional email address and phone number must be used when creating the account.
- Submit SSD Coordinator form: Once a College Board Professional Account is created, the SSD Coordinator form must be submitted along with written approval from a school administrator. Please allow up to five business days for processing.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Reminder: Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration - School Onboarding Guidance and Access Codes
The deadline to complete the district and school onboarding survey for the Spring SAT Junior State Administration is Friday, Oct. 24. College Board will send a reminder email from kentuckysat@collegeboard.org on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to those districts that have schools and/or district surveys that are not complete.
School onboarding ensures that eligible schools are properly set up for state-funded testing through College Board’s SAT Suite Ordering and Registration (SSOR) system.
Please refer to the Monday, Oct. 6 email from College Board to complete the survey. DACs should check spam folders if the email is not found in the inbox. For additional assistance with access, contact Christen Roseberry.
Timeline
- The school setup survey will remain available through Friday, Oct. 24.
- Schools may make updates after the initial submission in SSOR.
Account Requirements
All staff who will use SSOR to support the Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration must have a College Board Professional Account.
A Kentucky-specific guidance document has been created and posted on the Kentucky College Board webpage. A Scenarios for Accessing SSOR to Complete the Survey video has also been created. A staff email address should be used to log-in and access the video.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
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