In spring 2020, ISBE requires all public-school students in grade 9 to take the PSAT 8/9 and all public-school students in grade 10 to take the PSAT 10, unless the student will take DLM-AA instead. ISBE will continue to require all 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.

2019-20 Established SAT/PSAT Test Sites

News & Updates

2019-20 Established SAT/PSAT Test Sites
Request for Off-Site Testing (Deadline: December 20, 2019)

Directions for Off-Site Testing Requests

2019-20 SAT/PSAT General Timeline (11/04/2019)
Illinois SAT/PSAT Test Coordinator Implementation Handbook
SAT Suite of Assessments: Participation in College Planning Options Consent Form
ISA (Illinois Science Assessment)
For spring 2020, students in grade 11 will participate in the ISA in addition to the SAT. The SAT does not assess science. Note that grade 11 students for whom the DLM-AA is the appropriate test will participate in only the grade 11 DLM-AA in ELA, mathematics, and science.
Educator Access to Scores in the College Board Reporting Portal
Student Access to Scores in the College Board Reporting Portal
2019-20 State Assessment Dates
Spring 2020 SAT, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 Alternate Test Date Options
Guidance for 15-year-old students with IEPs in Elementary School Districts (Updated 9/25/2019)
Grade 12 Exemption Documents
Submit a grade 12 exemption only for a student who will be scheduled to receive a regular high school diploma before the next administration of the state’s final accountability assessment (i.e., SAT or grade 11 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.

High School Assessment Contract Awarded to SAT
Spring 2020 SAT/PSAT Test Site Establishment Survey: Due September 23, 2019

Public Home Schools Email (sent to principals on 09/10/19)
Serving Schools Email (sent to principals on 09/10/19)
Write to ILSAT@collegeboard.org for assistance if your principal did not receive an email.

2019-20 SAT™ Information

2019-20 SAT/PSAT General Timeline (11/04/2019)
Illinois SAT/PSAT Test Coordinator Implementation Handbook
SAT Suite of Assessments: Participation in College Planning Options Consent Form
SAT Test Day Schedule
2019-20 SAT Student Answer Sheet Sample
2019-20 SAT Student Answer Sheet Instructions
2019-20 SAT Student Guide
Request for Off-Site Testing (Deadline: December 20, 2019)

Directions for Off-Site Testing Requests

2019-20 Established SAT/PSAT Test Sites
Grade 12 Exemption Documents
Submit a grade 12 exemption only for a student who will be scheduled to receive a regular high school diploma before the next administration of the state's final accountability assessment (i.e., SAT or grade 11 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.

2019-20 PSAT™ 10 Information

2019-20 SAT/PSAT General Timeline (11/04/2019)
Illinois SAT/PSAT Test Coordinator Implementation Handbook
SAT Suite of Assessments: Participation in College Planning Options Consent Form
PSAT 10 Test Day Schedule
2019-20 PSAT 10 Student Answer Sheet Sample
2019-20 PSAT 10 Student Answer Sheet Instructions
2019-20 PSAT 10 Student Guide
Request for Off-Site Testing (Deadline: December 20, 2019)

Directions for Off-Site Testing Requests

2019-20 Established SAT/PSAT Test Sites

2019-20 PSAT™ 8/9 Information

2019-20 SAT/PSAT General Timeline (11/04/2019)
Illinois SAT/PSAT Test Coordinator Implementation Handbook
PSAT 8/9 Test Day Schedule
2019-20 PSAT 8/9 Student Answer Sheet Sample
2019-20 PSAT 8/9 Student Answer Sheet Instructions
2019-20 PSAT 8/9 Student Guide
Request for Off-Site Testing (Deadline: December 20, 2019)

Directions for Off-Site Testing Requests

2019-20 Established SAT/PSAT Test Sites
Guidance for 15-year-old students with IEPs in Elementary School Districts (Updated 9/25/2019)

2019-20 English Learner (EL) and Students with Disabilities Information

December 10, 2019: Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT8/9 Webinar
The goal of this one-hour webinar is to share 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.
Join College Board for a webinar on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 2:30 PM CST.
Training e-Module: Understanding College Board Accommodations - State Version (approx. 40 minutes)

Presentations & Webinars

Register for Upcoming Illinois Assessment Update Webinars (choose "Presentations and Webinars")
Illinois Assessment Update Webinar Archive
December 10, 2019: Accommodations Overview for ISBE-Provided SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT8/9 Webinar

The goal of this one-hour webinar is to share 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.

Join College Board for a webinar on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 2:30 PM CST.
October 28-November 1, 2019: College Board SAT® Suite of Assessments: Math Item Analysis & Curriculum Connections Webinar

October 28, 2019 - November 7, 2019: Illinois Fall 2019 SAT/PSAT Implementation Workshops (attendance is optional)

Presentation

November 4-8, 2019: College Board SAT® Suite of Assessments: Essay Content/Analysis Webinar

October 21-25, 2019: College Board SAT® Suite of Assessments: English Language Arts Item Analysis & Curriculum Connections Webinar

August 30, 2019: Back to School Deep-Dive: Assessments Update

Performance Level Information

Statewide SAT Performance Levels FAQ for Families

Spanish translation

2018-19 SAT®, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9 Information Archive

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.

Archived Webinars & Other Presentations

Illinois Assessment Update Webinar Archive
June 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Score Data Workshops

June 2019: SAT Suite of Assessments Score Data Workshops Presentation

Hall and Room Proctor Training Presentation
March 19, 2019: SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Test Day Q & A Session Webinar
- Presentation
- Video
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

2016-17 and 2017-18 SAT® Information Archive

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