Question of the Week
Q: Are the WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS rosters open in the Student Data Review and Roster (SDRR) Application?
A: Yes, the WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS rosters opened today in SDRR for nonparticipations only. The rosters will close on Tuesday, March 10 for new tickets. The rosters will be blank; districts will need to add the students first before requesting nonparticipations in SDRR. The WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Roster PowerPoint is on the WIDA ACCESS landing page to assist districts requesting nonparticipations only in SDRR.
For questions about WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Rosters, please contact Chris Williams.
Science Instruction and KSA Assessment Survey
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has partnered with research contractor HumRRO (Human Resources Research Organization), which is conducting a survey among Kentucky teachers, principals and district staff who provide or oversee science instruction. Individuals currently in one of these roles are encouraged to complete the survey.
All responses will be used as part of a study exploring the alignment between science instruction and the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in Kentucky. Please note that participation is voluntary and, to respect privacy, all responses will remain anonymous. The results of the survey will be analyzed and reported in the findings.
The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and will close on Friday, Jan. 23. Participation in this important research effort is encouraged.
For questions regarding participation in this study, please contact Emily Dickinson at edickinson@humrro.org.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – Resources for Educators, Students and Families
College Board offers a variety of methods for students to practice ahead of the SAT Exam. After a Bluebook account is created, full-length practice tests become available and are scored and reported in My Practice. Visit the following links for more information about SAT Practice:
Full-Length Digital Practice Tests on Bluebook – SAT Suite | College Board
Access Practice Test Scores, Review Questions, and Analyze Performance at My Practice
Contact Kentucky College Board Support at kentuckysat@collegeboard.org or call (866) 609-2430 with questions specifically related to the Spring SAT Junior State Administration.
Visit the Kentucky SAT Administration webpage for updated information, key dates, policies and downloadable resources. Bookmark this page and share it with colleagues to stay prepared.
Visit SAT Suite Ordering and Registration to update test staff contacts for SAT this spring.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
January WIDA Assessment Webinars
Please join WIDA and DRC to learn about the following topics:
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Returning WIDA ACCESS Materials Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. CT
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Monitoring WIDA ACCESS Completion for Test Coordinators Thursday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. CT
Learn more and add these upcoming webinars to calendars on the Webinars page (login required). WIDA Assessment Webinars typically take an hour.
Can’t make it? The recordings for Assessment Webinars are posted to the WIDA Secure Portal on the Webinars page within a week of the presentation.
For any questions, please contact Chris Williams.
Reminder: Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) DAC Binder Pre-Orders
Similar to Window 1, District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) Binders, which include a district copy of the Required Assessment Materials (RAMs), will not be automatically shipped to districts with AKSA testing materials as in previous years. Additional details may be found in the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Back to School Training.
DACs who wish to receive a DAC Binder must pre-order by the close of business on Friday, Jan. 9. School-level binders, including RAMs, will continue to be shipped to schools as in prior years.
To place a DAC Binder order for Window 2, please use the DAC Binder Pre-Order for Window 2 link.
For more information or any questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
Reminder: AKSA Window 1 Makeup
The AKSA Window 1 makeup runs from Jan. 5 - March 20. A formal request for any makeup must be submitted using the AKSA Window 1 Makeup and TAR Retake Request form no later than Friday, Feb. 20. This form should be used for any student who needs to retake the Transition Attainment Record (TAR) as well. All Attainment Tasks (ATs) must be administered by Friday, March 20. The deadline for entering AT scores into the Student Registration Database (SRD) is the close of business on Friday, March 20. Please allow 1 to 2 business days for KDE to review the requests, make a determination and send a follow-up email. The SRD and videos in the Online Training System (OTS) will open 2 business days after the follow-up email.
For more information or any questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
Reminder: Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – Submit College Board Accommodations and EL Supports
To ensure that all eligible students receive accommodations or English Learner (EL) Supports on the Kentucky SAT Junior State Administration this spring, requests for present students should be submitted to SSD Online by Monday, Jan. 12.
The presentation deck and a link to the recording of the KY Accommodations and Supports Webinar from November are posted on the Kentucky College Board webpage in the Training Section.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Reminder: Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – Technical Readiness Webinar
Bluebook is the application students will use to take the SAT. Technology staff should review device requirements and download instructions in advance.
To help schools prepare, College Board will host a Technical Readiness Webinar on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 10–11:15 a.m. ET. This session will walk through key setup and troubleshooting steps. DACs are encouraged to register and share the link with technology staff.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Reminder: 2025-2026 CTE EOP Assessment and TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessments
The 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education (CTE) End-of-Program (EOP) Assessment and TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessments (Carpentry, Electrical and Welding) Testing Window is Feb. 23 - March 27.
The CTE EOP Assessment Coordinator and Test Administrator Manuals and CTE EOP Online IT Requirements are now available. Visit the CTE EOP Assessment web page for more information.
Critical Deadlines: Schools must meet CRITICAL DEADLINES for students to be eligible to test. A student must be identified as a “concentrator” and have at least two credits in the pathway in the Technical Education Database System (TEDS) data by the Feb. 1 deadline to be eligible to test and receive a test ticket in 2025-2026 in the CTE EOP Assessment or TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessments (Carpentry, Electrical, Welding). Refer to the CRITICAL DEADLINES link for more details.
Technical Education Database System (TEDS): Review the December 2025 and subsequent TEDS Monthly Notes for more information related to upcoming critical deadlines related to testing. TEDS Monthly Notes are available on the TEDS website.
Assessment Regulations Training: All individuals participating in the administration of CTE EOP Assessment shall comply with 703 KAR 5:080, Administration Code for Kentucky’s Educational Assessment Program and 703 KAR 5:070, Inclusion of Special Populations in the State-Required Assessment and Accountability Programs. The required assessment regulation trainings must be completed prior to the administration of CTE EOP Assessment at the local level. Nondisclosures and Group Signature Sheets verifying training should be kept on file locally.
Please contact KDE EOP Support or Sherri Craig, Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE), or 502-564-4286 ext. 4226 with any questions.
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