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Question of the Week
Q: Has the K Screen ordering process been updated for 2026–2027?
A: The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has released updated guidance for districts regarding the ordering process for the 2026–2027 administration of the Kindergarten Entry Screener (K Screen).
District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) and designated district K Screen contacts may submit orders to Curriculum Associates through KDE during the official ordering window, which opens Monday, February 23 and closes Friday, April 3.
Curriculum Associates anticipates that shipping will begin the week of May 11. If deliveries are expected to arrive during summer break, districts should consider shipping materials to a central office location, such as the Board of Education, to ensure someone is available to sign for receipt.
Districts will now access, download, complete and submit the ordering form directly through the K Screen Order Submission App. The ordering form is available within the application and must be downloaded and saved before completion. Once finalized, the completed spreadsheet must be uploaded back into the app for submission. To support districts with this transition, a companion document titled Updated Ordering Process for the 2026–2027 has been created. This resource provides detailed step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to assist with navigating the new submission process.
For additional guidance or questions regarding the ordering process, please email Tiffany Christopher.
2026 EILA Credit for February DAC Training – Reminder and Deadline
DACs, Building Assessment Coordinators (BACs) and school and district employees who have viewed the 2026 February DAC training videos can apply for three hours of Effective Instructional Leadership Act (EILA) Credit. The videos and PowerPoints can be found on the Meetings and Trainings page. To receive the EILA credits, participants must complete the 2026 Feb. DAC Training EILA Credit Verification form after watching all videos. Please allow at least two weeks after completing the survey to receive the EILA certificate via email. EILA credit for the February DAC Trainings does not include the Q&A sessions. Please complete the survey prior to Friday, Feb. 27.
For questions or assistance on receiving the EILA Credit, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – Office Hour #4
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) and College Board will host an office hour on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 10-11 a.m. ET focused on Test Day Toolkit (TDTK), State Data Management System (SDMS) and other readiness activities. The office hour will be hosted via a Microsoft Teams meeting. As a reminder, no new material will be introduced. The session will start with a review followed by questions. OAA and College Board encourage testing staff to join and ask questions at this time. Attendees are not required to register for office hours, and office hours will not be recorded.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – Between District Transfers of Students
As a reminder, DACs should monitor SDMS daily to process transfer requests from other Kentucky districts. When a request requires action, a small yellow circle displaying the number of requests will appear above the Manage Students tab on the SDMS homepage. As the testing window approaches, DACs should review and process transfer requests each day.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – SAT Training Modules
All BACs are required to complete the online training modules at College Board Training for SAT Suite of Assessments. A College Board professional account is required, as well as the school’s Attending Institution (AI) code. Proctor, room and hall monitor, and technology monitor e-modules are also available and should be completed prior to test day.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
KSA Scripts Release
OAA and Pearson will post grade-specific Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) scripts on the KY Portal as they become available. The scripts for Grades 3, 4, 6, 7, and 10 are now available. Grades 5, 8 and 11 scripts are expected to be posted the week of Feb. 23.
For any questions regarding the KSA scripts and administration, please contact Jessica Brumley.
Understanding the New WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten
WIDA launched a multi-year effort to thoughtfully redesign Kindergarten ACCESS for ELs that began in 2021. The result is the new WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten that was first administered in the 2025-2026 school year. The article Understanding the New WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten walks district and school staff through what was guided by updated standards, extensive educator input and rigorous research.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
March WIDA Assessment Webinars
Please join WIDA and Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) to learn about the following topics:
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WIDA ACCESS Data Validation Tuesday, March 3 at 1 p.m. CT
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WIDA ACCESS Scores and Reports Tuesday, March 10 at 1 p.m. CT
Learn more and add these upcoming webinars to the calendar 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 questions, please contact Chris Williams.
Webinar Recording on Using WIDA MODEL Test Scores
Access the webinar and accompanying resources for free on the WIDA website.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
Reminder: 2025-26 CTE EOP Assessment and TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessment (Carpentry, Electrical, Welding) Testing Windows Open Feb. 23 - Mar. 27
The 2025-26 Career and Technical Education (CTE) End-of-Program (EOP) Assessment and the 2025-26 Tech Ready Apprentices for Careers in Kentucky Pre-Apprenticeship (TRACK) Carpentry, TRACK Electrical or TRACK Welding Assessment testing windows opened today, Feb. 23. Schools have selected a consecutive two-week school testing window to complete testing. Technical support during testing will be available M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. All 2025-26 CTE EOP Assessment testing must be completed by Friday, March 27.
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