New this year, ISBE will require public-school students in grade 9 to take the PSAT 8/9 and public-school students in grade 10 to take the PSAT 10, unless the student will take DLM-AA instead. ISBE will continue to require public-school students in grade 11 to take the SAT, unless the student will take DLM-AA instead.

Additionally, some public-school students in grade 12 may also be required to take the SAT or DLM-AA, as appropriate. Please see the flowchart document for details about which grade 12 students are required to test.

News & Updates

Guidance for 15-year-old students with IEPs in Elementary School Districts
Grade 12 Exemption Documents
Submit a grade 12 exemption only for a student who will be graduating before the April 2019 administration of the SAT or DLM-AA and hasn’t tested or been identified in SIS as being exempt or for a student whose exemption was not identified through ISBE SIS programming according to the flowchart document. If your district believes there is evidence in SIS of an exemption, please write to assessment@isbe.net for verification before completing any of the grade 12 exemption paperwork.

2018-19 SAT/PSAT General Timeline (2/15/2019)
2018-19 Established SAT/PSAT Test Centers (02/11/2019)
Request for Off-Site Testing (Deadline: December 14, 2018)

Training e-Module: Understanding College Board Accommodations - State Version(approx. 40 minutes)
Grade 12 SAT and DLM-AA: Who must test?
High School Assessment Contract Awarded to SAT
2018-19 State Assessment Dates
2019-20 SAT/PSAT Dates(Critical Update 11/30/18)
ISA (Illinois Science Assessment)
For ISA, grades 5, 8, and students enrolled in high school biology will take the assessment in spring 2019. The SAT®, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 tests will not assess science.
Test Center Establishment Survey: Due October 24, 2018

Category 4 Public Schools Email (sent to principals on 10/17/18)
Non-Category 4 Schools Email (sent to principals on 10/17/18)
Write to assessment@isbe.net for assistance if your principal did not receive an email.

2018-19 SAT® Information

2019 SAT School Day Manuals

SAT School Day Coordinator Manual (1/7/2019)
SAT School Day Standard Testing Manual (1/7/2019)
SAT School Day Accommodated Testing Manual (1/7/2019)

Grade 12 Exemption Documents
Submit a grade 12 exemption only for a student who will be graduating before the April 2019 administration of the SAT or DLM-AA and hasn’t tested or been identified in SIS as being exempt or for a student whose exemption was not identified through ISBE SIS programming according to the flowchart document. If your district believes there is evidence in SIS of an exemption, please write to assessment@isbe.net for verification before completing any of the grade 12 exemption paperwork.

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Coordinator Handbook (2/11/2019)
Illinois SAT/PSAT Test Coordinator Implementation Handbook
2018-19 SAT/PSAT General Timeline (2/15/2019)
SAT School Day Fee Waiver Information (3/7/19)
How to Identify EL 50% extended time in SSD Online
2018-19 State Assessment Dates
Grade 12 SAT and DLM-AA: Who must test?
SAT Test Day Schedule
2018-19 SAT School Day Student Guide
2018-19 SAT School Day Answer Sheet Sample
2018-19 SAT School Day Student Answer Sheet Instructions
College Board-Approved Word-for-Word Glossaries
2018-19 Established SAT/PSAT Test Centers (02/11/2019)
Request for Off-Site Testing (Deadline: December 14, 2018)

2018-19 PSAT™ 10 Information

2019 PSAT10 Coordinator Manual (1/7/2019)
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Coordinator Handbook (2/11/2019)
Illinois SAT/PSAT Test Coordinator Implementation Handbook
2018-19 SAT/PSAT General Timeline (2/15/2019)
How to Identify EL 50% extended time in SSD Online
2018-19 State Assessment Dates
PSAT 10 Test Day Schedule
2018-19 PSAT 10 School Day Student Guide
2018-19 PSAT 10 Answer Sheet Sample
2018-19 PSAT 10 School Day Student Answer Sheet Instructions
College Board-Approved Word-for-Word Glossaries
2018-19 Established SAT/PSAT Test Centers (02/11/2019)
Request for Off-Site Testing (Deadline: December 14, 2018)

2018-19 PSAT™ 8/9 Information

Guidance for 15-year-old students with IEPs in Elementary School Districts
2019 PSAT 8/9 Coordinator Manual (1/7/2019)
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Coordinator Handbook (2/11/2019)
Illinois SAT/PSAT Test Coordinator Implementation Handbook
2018-19 SAT/PSAT General Timeline (2/15/2019)
How to Identify EL 50% extended time in SSD Online
2018-19 State Assessment Dates
PSAT 8/9 Test Day Schedule
2018-19 PSAT 8/9 School Day Student Guide
2018-19 PSAT 8/9 Answer Sheet Sample
2018-19 PSAT 8/9 School Day Student Answer Sheet Instructions
College Board-Approved Word-for-Word Glossaries
2018-19 Established SAT/PSAT Test Centers (02/11/2019)
Request for Off-Site Testing (Deadline: December 14, 2018)

2018-19 English Learner (EL) and Students with Disabilities Information

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Coordinator Handbook (2/11/2019)
SAT School Day Accommodated Testing Manual (1/7/2019)
Parent Consent Forms for Students with Disabilities (2/7/2019)
The College Board does not require schools to submit the consent form, but evidence of consent must be kept on file at the school. Parent/guardian approval obtained through the student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or other school documentation may be acceptable if it includes consent for requesting accommodations. Once you have obtained parent/guardian consent, it remains in effect for the student as long as the student is in high school.

Parent Consent Forms for English Learners (ELs) (2/7/2019)
The College Board does not require schools to submit the consent form, but evidence of consent must be kept on file at the school. Parent/guardian approval obtained through other school documentation may be acceptable if it includes consent for using EL supports and/or requesting 50% EL extended time. Once you have obtained parent/guardian consent, it remains in effect for the student as long as the student is in high school.

How to Identify EL 50% extended time in SSD Online
College Board-Approved Word-for-Word Glossaries
Note: No entry in SSD Online is necessary to use word-for-word glossaries.
Translated Test Directions for SAT (English template)
Note: No entry in SSD Online is necessary to use translated test directions.
The College Board also allows "on the fly" translations of directions by district-approved translators.

Translated Test Directions for PSAT 10 (English template)
Note: No entry in SSD Online is necessary to use translated test directions.
The College Board also allows "on the fly" translations of directions by district-approved translators.

Translated Test Directions for PSAT 8/9 (English template)
Note: No entry in SSD Online is necessary to use translated test directions.
The College Board also allows "on the fly" translations of directions by district-approved translators.

Presentations & Webinars

Upcoming Webinars & Presentations

Register for Upcoming Illinois Assessment Update Webinars (choose "Presentations and Webinars")

Archived Webinars & Other Presentations

Illinois Assessment Update Webinar Archive
Hall and Room Proctor Training Presentation
March 19, 2019: SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Test Day Q & A Session Webinar
- Presentation
March 7, 2019: SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Preadministration Webinar
- SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Preadministration Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Preadministration Webinar Video
February 4-8, 2019: Official SAT^® Practice on Khan Academy^® Webinar
- Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy Webinar Video
February 7, 2019: ISBE SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Accommodations Q&A Session Webinar
- ISBE SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Accommodations Q&A Session Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- ISBE SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Accommodations Q&A Session Webinar Video
January 28-February 1, 2019: SAT® Suite of Assessments - Math that Matters Most Webinar
- SAT® Suite of Assessments - Math that Matters Most Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- SAT® Suite of Assessments - Math that Matters Most Webinar Video
January 22-25, 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Essay Webinar
- January 22-25, 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Essay Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- January 22-25, 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Essay Webinar Video
January 14-18, 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments - English Language Arts Webinar
- SAT Suite of Assessments - English Language Arts Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
- SAT Suite of Assessments - English Language Arts Webinar Video
December 11, 2018: Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9
In this presentation, the College Board shared information about the spring administration of SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 in order to prepare SSD Coordinators, provide a review of common accommodations, review the accommodations request process, and provide resources and support materials.
- Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 PowerPoint Presentation
- Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Video
December 3-7, 2018: AP Potential and Official SAT Practice Webinar
In this presentation, the College Board shared details of two free programs, AP Potential and Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, that offer educators the ability to recognize academic potential in students early on in their high school careers and students the ability to achieve their potential through practice and preparation. This presentation reviews the benefits of each program in helping students achieve their goals in preparing for college and career readiness
Training e-Module: Understanding College Board Accommodations - State Version (approx. 40 minutes)
SAT^®, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Overview Workshops (occurred from October 30-November 8, 2018 )
- SAT, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Overview Workshops PowerPoint
- SAT, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Overview Workshops Video
October 18, 2017: SAT Performance Levels Board Presentation
- SAT Performance Levels Board Presentation PowerPoint Presentation
- SAT Performance Levels Board Presentation Video

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