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Connecticut SAT School Day

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Overview

College Board and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) have partnered to administer the Connecticut SAT School Day as the required state assessment for grade 11 students in public schools.

The spring 2027 testing window runs from March 1–April 30.

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Information for Students and Families

The SAT is composed of two sections: the Reading and Writing section and the Math section. Students have 64 minutes to complete the Reading and Writing section and 70 minutes to complete the Math section for a total of 2 hours and 14 minutes of testing time. Students have a 10-minute break between the Reading and Writing section and the Math section. Students can watch this short video to learn more about what to expect on test day:

What to expect with the digital SAT on a school day

Student Resources

Students can:

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School Testing Team

College Board recommends each school establish a team of staff to plan for and support test administration. Administering the SAT Suite in a professional, organized manner helps students do their best. Team member roles include:

School Test Coordinator

  • Responsible for all aspects of the test administration, including assigning students and staff to testing rooms.
  • Monitors all testing on test day(s).
  • Must be a staff member who is authorized to work with students' personally identifiable information (PII).

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Coordinator

  • Responsible for communicating with families and students who need testing accommodations per an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan implemented in the Connecticut Special Education Data System (CT-SEDS) and students who require English Learner/Multilingual Learner (EL/ML) language supports.
  • Requests accommodations and supports for students through College Board's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Online system.
  • Must be a staff member who is authorized to work with students' PII.

Technology Coordinator

  • Responsible for making sure the school's technology and network infrastructure can support digital testing, including student testing devices, test coordinator and proctor devices, and the school's network.
  • Support technical troubleshooting on test day(s).
  • Can be school- or district-level staff.

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SAT School Day Important Dates

Activity Responsible Role Date
School Onboarding Survey Available School Test Coordinator October 1, 2026
School Onboarding Survey Completion Deadline School Test Coordinator October 23, 2026
Interactive Checklist Launch School Test Coordinator December 7, 2026
Required Online Training Modules Available School Test Coordinator
Test Day Staff
SSD Coordinator		 January 19, 2027
State Data Management System Access District Test Coordinator
School Test Coordinator
SSD Coordinator		 Late January
Test Day Toolkit Access School Test Coordinator Early February
Deadline for Requesting Accommodations and EL/ML Supports SSD Coordinator January 11, 2027
Required Online Training Modules Completion Deadline School Test Coordinator
Test Day Staff		 February 22, 2027
Student Readiness Check School Testing Team 1–2 weeks prior to testing
Test Administration Window School Testing Team March 1–April 30, 2027

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Accommodations and Supports

Students eligible to receive accommodations on the Connecticut SAT School Day are those students who have an active IEP or Section 504 plan in CT-SEDS. These formal plans define what services are provided to students with disabilities (or medical needs), including how they may best access statewide assessments like the Connecticut SAT School Day. SSD coordinators can request accommodations or accommodation changes through SSD Online, as aligned to those accommodations determined by the student's finalized and implemented plan in CT-SEDS.

Students identified as English Learners/Multilingual Learners, who may or may not have an IEP or Section 504 plan, may also qualify for specific supports. These students have access to College Board's English learner (EL) supports, including Up to Time and One-Half, EL—Text-to-Speech for Math Sections (Embedded), translated test directions, and the ability to use College Board–approved bilingual word-to-word dictionaries. Learn more about EL supports for students.

Accommodations from CT-SEDS do not sync with College Board's SSD Online system. All requests for accommodations and certain EL/ML supports are processed through the SSD Online system by the SSD Coordinator.

SSD Online Access

SSD coordinators use SSD Online to request and receive approval for accommodations and supports on the SAT Suite of Assessments. To access SSD Online, the school must designate an SSD coordinator who will be responsible for testing accommodations for College Board exams. To access the system, SSD coordinators must:

  • Have an updated College Board professional account.
  • Complete the SSD Coordinator Form.
    • Complete one request per school.
    • Designate one person as the primary SSD coordinator if there are multiple coordinators. A school may have more than one SSD coordinator, but each must have a College Board professional account and complete the SSD Coordinator Form.
  • Allow 3–5 business days for processing.

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Manuals and Guides

Manuals and guides for spring 2027 will be posted as they become available.

  • College Board Accommodations and Supports Handbook
  • SAT Suite of Assessments Test Coordinator Manual
  • SAT Suite of Assessments Proctor Manual
  • Translated Test Directions
  • SAT School Day Student Guide (English)
  • SAT School Day Student Guide (Spanish)
  • SAT School Day Understanding Scores for Educators
  • SAT School Day Understanding Scores for Students and Families

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Resources

Spring 2027 resources will be posted as they become available.

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Contact Us

Contact College Board's support team at 866-609-2205 or email us if you have any questions.

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