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Dear District Assessment Coordinators,
We recognize that districts are seeking clarity on the college admissions examination vendor as they continue planning for the Spring 2027 State Junior College Admissions Exam Administration.
Senate Bill 197, passed during the 2026 legislative session, required the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to initiate a new procurement process for the college admissions examination. This process is being conducted in accordance with the Kentucky Model Procurement Code, KRS Chapter 45A, through the Finance and Administration Cabinet.
We understand the importance of timely information for district planning and preparation. KDE remains engaged in the process and is committed to providing districts with accurate information as decisions are finalized.
We will continue to communicate updates through our established District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) communication channels as additional information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Shara Savage, M.Ed.
AKSA Window 1 District Site Visits
KDE will be conducting site visits during the Window 1 administration of the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA). The questions asked during these visits are available in the KSA and AKSA Site Visit Survey Questions document. Please note that only AKSA-related questions will be asked during these visits.
Districts and schools will be randomly selected for site visits. If a district has a staff member overseeing or coordinating the AKSA, arranging for that individual to meet with KDE representatives at the school during the visit may help address any questions that arise.
For questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
Update: CRD Opening Dates Revised
The Career Readiness Database (CRD) early access opening date for districts to verify/edit rosters has been revised again to tentatively open Monday, Nov. 16. Updates will continue to be provided as they become available. Once the CRD opens for early access, districts will have access to rosters and may make any necessary changes prior to the newly anticipated official CRD opening on Monday, Nov. 23 (tentatively) for score entry. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please contact Sherri Craig with any questions.
New Free WIDA Webinars
Five new WIDA Webinars are now open for registration! Join WIDA for free professional learning opportunities covering a variety of topics related to Multilingual Learners (MLs), from supporting MLs with disabilities in language and communication to strategies for centering newcomers.
Explore the full lineup and register today on the WIDA website.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
WIDA Featured Resource: Words for Science Learning
When educators think of language instruction in science, the traditional practice of pre-teaching vocabulary comes to mind. The Focus Bulletin, Words for Science Learning: Which Words and When? builds on new research and offers resources for embedding vocabulary instruction into students’ participation in the science and engineering practices.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
Assessment Scores in IC
KDE strives to publish student assessment results in Infinite Campus (IC) as scores become available. KDE will publish the following scores beginning Nov. 12:
- 2026-2027 KYOTE scores from Aug. and Sept. 2026
Student scores are matched to the extent possible, but not all students can be matched. Please email KDE data services with any questions or missing scores.
KDE Offices Closed
KDE offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Reminder: 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 is now open for score entry and will close on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Test Administrators must complete the Administration Code training, Inclusion of Special Populations training, AKSA Training and the AKSA Qualification Quiz prior to administering the assessment.
For questions, please contact Krista Mullins.
Reminder: Upcoming WIDA Assessment Webinars
Please join WIDA and DRC to learn about the following topics:
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WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten for New Test Administrators Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. CT
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Managing Student Information for WIDA ACCESS Testing Thursday, Nov. 12 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.
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