Question of the Week
Q: Are accountability training resources available for 2026 Fall Reporting?
A: Yes. The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) has released an updated 2026 Accountability Overview Training and re-released the Accountability Indicator Trainings.
The 2026 Accountability Overview Training has been updated to reflect Fall 2026 accountability reporting timelines, data review opportunities and reporting processes.
The individual Accountability Indicator Trainings continue to serve as valuable resources for district and school staff involved in accountability reporting and data review, providing detailed information on each accountability indicator. Because Kentucky's accountability indicators remain unchanged for 2026 accountability, the training content is the same as the 2025 versions. Changes resulting from House Bill 257 will be reflected in accountability reporting beginning in Fall 2027.
All training PowerPoint presentations are available on the Meetings and Trainings webpage, and video recordings can be accessed through the KDE Media Portal.
District Assessment Coordinators are encouraged to share these resources with appropriate district and school personnel and to use them as reference materials throughout the 2026 accountability reporting cycle.
For questions regarding accountability system resources, please email DACinfo.
Tentative Timeline for Release of Accountability Data
OAA is releasing a tentative timeline for the 2026 public reporting of school accountability results and test data. The timeline below outlines key dates and activities leading up to and following the public release:
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Sept. 23 at 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET – Quality Control Day
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Oct. 13-14 – Embargo period
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Oct. 15 – Tentative public release date
Please note: The timeline is tentative and subject to change. It is intended to help districts prepare for the sequence of events leading up to public reporting.
For questions regarding the tentative timeline for release of accountability data, please contact DACinfo.
August DAC Webcast Highlights
OAA Division of Assessment and Accountability Support (DAAS) hosted its live monthly DAC Webcast on Thursday, August 13, from 11 a.m. - 12 noon ET. Director, Shara Savage, along with Devon Avery, Tiffany Christopher, Krista Mullins, Cindy VanAtter and Chris Williams, shared timely updates on assessment and accountability, including:
- New Consultant
- Legislative Updates
- Assessment Literacy Training Series
- AKSA Updates
- K Screen Updates
- Fall 2026 Tentative Reporting Timeline
- SDRR Fall Reporting Data Review
The recording and presentation materials are now available on the KDE Media Portal and the KDE Meetings and Trainings webpage. Future broadcasts are scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. ET.
Reminder: DAC Binder Pre-Orders for AKSA Window 1
District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) who wish to receive a DAC Binder, which includes a district copy of the Attainment Tasks (ATs), should pre-order by the close of business on Friday, Aug. 21. In lieu of pre-ordering a DAC Binder, DACs may choose to retain school-level binders from each grade band (elementary, middle, and high) after Window 1 for any required make-up testing. School-level binders, including Required Assessment Materials (RAMs), will continue to be shipped to districts.
As a reminder, the DAC Binders will not be automatically shipped to districts with Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) testing materials.
To place a DAC Binder order for Window 1, please use the DAC Binder Pre-Order for Window 1 link.
For questions, contact Krista Mullins. For technical support with the ordering link, please contact Devon Avery.
Reminder: Upcoming K Screen Office Hours
OAA, in partnership with Curriculum Associates, will host K Screen Office Hours on Thursday, Aug. 20, and Thursday, Sept. 10. These virtual sessions are designed to support districts and schools during the administration of the Kentucky Common Kindergarten Entry Screener (K Screen).
OAA and Curriculum Associates staff will be available to answer questions, provide technical assistance, address common implementation concerns and offer guidance related to K Screen administration, screening procedures and data entry.
District Assessment Coordinators, school administrators, kindergarten teachers, screening staff and data entry personnel are encouraged to attend either session. Questions related to local K Screen implementation are welcome.
K Screen Office Hour #1 – Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. ET
K Screen Office Hour #2 – Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. ET
For questions, please contact Tiffany Christopher.
Reminder: Fall Reporting Data Review (QC)
The Fall Reporting Data Review Quality Control (QC), Cohort and Postsecondary Readiness Scores window will close for new tickets on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m. ET in the Student Data Review and Reporting (SDRR) application. The Fall Reporting Data Review (QC) period allows schools and districts to have a final opportunity to change individual student-level information prior to the public data release.
For questions, please contact Division of Assessment and Accountability Support or by phone at (502) 564-4394.
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