Question of the Week
Q: Which 2026 KSA Scripts are available this week?
A: The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) and Pearson will post grade-specific Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) scripts on the KY Portal as they become available. Grade 6 and 10 scripts are now available on the KY Portal.
For any questions regarding the KSA scripts and administration, please contact Jessica Brumley.
2026 Feb. DAC Training Q&A Session Upcoming
The Division of Assessment and Accountability Support (DAAS) is hosting the second February District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) Training Q&A Session on Wednesday, Feb. 11. This will be the second in a series of four question-and-answer sessions.
Please register to attend the Q&A Session, either in- person or online, below:
Feb. 11 In-Person Registration: Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KDEC)
Feb. 11 Virtual Registration: KDEC
There is still availability for our third session on Monday, Feb. 16. Please register to attend either in-person or online.
Feb. 16 In-Person Registration: Southeast/South Central Education Cooperative, 55 Waco Drive (SESC) in London (Capacity 40) or Feb. 16 Virtual Registration: SESC
Contact Christen Roseberry with any questions or concerns surrounding the February DAC Trainings.
OAA Committee Work Opportunities
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking Kentucky educators to assist with various assessment-related tasks in the upcoming months. The goal is to ensure that the assessments are of the highest quality, accurately measure the Kentucky Academic Standards, and are fair to all test takers. The creation of the KSA and the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessments (AKSA) is a complex process that includes standard setting, item writing, bias review, and blueprint development.
In addition, OAA needs English Language teachers to support the critical reclassification committee work for our English Learners.
K-12 educators who are interested in participating in the assessment development and other committee work for the assessment system are encouraged to complete the application. A pool of candidates is being gathered for these critical steps and other supporting activities. Applications are being accepted for each of these activities in science, reading, mathematics, social studies, and writing. Much of this work will be done virtually, and participants will receive a stipend.
The Application for Assessment Committees is due by Friday, April 17. If not chosen for participation this spring, summer, or fall, applicant names will be kept on file for future assessment work.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – SAT Publications Now Available
The SAT Test Coordinator, Proctor, Hall and Room Monitor Manual and Guides, as well as other important publications, are available for download on the College Board – Kentucky SAT State Administration webpage. The manuals include information about testing accommodations, testing policies and procedures, troubleshooting tips and best practices.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – New Partnership: College Board and Schoolhouse.world
College Board is partnering with Schoolhouse.world, the nonprofit founded by Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, to launch Official SAT Tutoring. The new partnership with Schoolhouse.world adds a powerful way to prepare for the SAT with personalized peer-to-peer tutoring that meets a wide range of learners’ needs.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Free WIDA Webinar on Collaborating to Implement the WIDA ELD Standards Framework
The next WIDA Webinar, “Partners in Language: Collaborating to Implement the WIDA ELD Standards Framework,” is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10-11:15 a.m. CT. This webinar will explore practical ways of collaborating across roles to deliver language-rich lessons rooted in the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework, 2020 Edition. Register for the Partners in Language webinar.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
New WIDA Article: Reframing How We Think About Our Long-Term ELs
In the new article Reframing How We Think About Our Long-Term English Learners (LTELs), WIDA Professional Learning Curriculum Specialist Lauren Bartholome shows how educators can better support long-term English Learners (ELs) by understanding individual stories, integrating language and content learning, and fostering collaboration to promote rigorous and supportive academic opportunities.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
WIDA Featured Resource: Explore the Experiences of ML Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education in the Focus Bulletin
Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) is an overarching term used to describe a diverse subset of learners among the larger student population. Check out WIDA's SLIFE Focus Bulletin, updated in 2025, to understand the experiences and unique needs of Multilingual Learners (MLs) identified as SLIFE in schools.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
February DAC Webcast Canceled
The DAC webcast scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12, has been canceled. OAA staff will be hosting February DAC question and answer sessions across the state and look forward to seeing assessment coordinators during that time.
The next DAC webcast will be held on Thursday, March 12.
Reminder: AKSA Window 2 Materials Shipping Selection
KDE provides two shipping options for Window 2 of the AKSA to accommodate schools during spring break.
To select a preferred option, districts should complete and submit the 2026 AKSA Window 2 Shipping Selection Form by Friday, Feb. 13. If a form is not submitted by this date, materials will be shipped during the default option.
Please verify the contents of the shipment against the packing list within 72 hours of receipt to ensure all materials have been received. If the materials are not received by Monday, April 6 (Shipping Option 1) or by Monday, April 13 (Shipping Option 2), please email Krista Mullins.
Shipping options for AKSA Window 2 are the following:
Option 1: March 30-April 3 (default option)
Option 2: April 6-April 10
For any questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
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