AKSA Qualification Quiz Closes Friday, Nov. 6
The Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) Qualification Quiz closes on Friday, Nov. 6. AKSA test administrators are required to pass the qualification quiz prior to receiving testing materials and administering the AKSA Attainment Tasks (ATs). District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) should retain a copy of the quiz certificate at the district level. After successful completion of the quiz, test administrators will be certified in the Student Registration Database (SRD) and will have access to the SRD when it opens on Monday, Nov. 9.
For questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
AKSA Window 1 Administration to Begin Monday, Nov. 9
Administration of Window 1 for the AKSA begins on Monday, Nov. 9 and runs through Friday, Dec. 18. The SRD will open for score entry on Monday, Nov. 9 and will close on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
For questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
SRD Training Available
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is pleased to announce that the SRD training and Manual are now available on the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Combined Resources webpage. Districts now have access to the SRD to begin editing and verifying student rosters for the upcoming testing window.
The training is designed to ensure all district staff are fully prepared to navigate the SRD effectively, allowing for accurate updates and verification of student data. The training covers essential features of the database, including roster editing, data entry, and submission procedures.
The SRD plays a critical role in managing student information, and timely updates are essential for compliance and reporting accuracy.
For questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
CRD Opening Dates Revised
The Career Readiness Database (CRD) opening date, originally set for Wednesday, Oct. 28, for districts to verify/edit rosters, has been changed. The CRD is now tentatively scheduled to open on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for districts to access rosters and make any necessary changes prior to the newly anticipated CRD opening on Monday, Nov. 23, for score entry.
Please contact Sherri Craig with any questions.
Reminder: AKSA Office Hours Scheduled
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) is pleased to announce its office hour sessions for Window 1 of the AKSA for the 2026-2027 school year. Office hours will address questions specific to the Window 1 administration. The first session will occur prior to Window 1 opening, and there will be a second session prior to the close of the window.
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. 4, 2026, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. ET
AKSA Office Hour (Preparing for the End of Window 1) - Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 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.
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