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Idaho State-Contracted Testing (Spring SAT School Day)
Topics
- Overview
- School Onboarding
- Test Administration Team Roles
- Test Administration Team Training
- Important Dates
- Manuals and Guides
- SAT Suite Information for Students and Families
- Understanding SAT Data
- Resources for PSAT-Related and AP Administrations
- Contact Us
Overview
- Testing Window: March 1–April 30, 2027
- Assessment: SAT
- Eligible Students:
- Idaho public school students in 11th grade as well as 12th-grade students who had not previously tested in the state.
- Homeschooled Students: Homeschooled students who also take classes at a public school (dual registrants) must be given the opportunity to participate in that school's SAT School Day administration using the school's College Board AI/CEEB code. Students who are exclusively homeschooled may also participate in a public school's SAT School Day administration, subject to the school's discretion and seat availability. These students should be registered using AI code 970000. Schools that need assistance providing a state student testing ID should contact the Idaho Department of Education (IDSDE). IDSDE will cover the testing costs for homeschooled students participating under either scenario. Otherwise, homeschooled students must take an SAT Weekend test at their own expense, although Idaho Advanced Opportunities Funds may be used.
- Schools are required to offer students the opportunity to take the SAT for those who are interested.
- Idaho's Department of Education assessment page: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/about-us/departments/assessment-accountability/
School Onboarding
- Every September, IDSDE provides College Board with a list of schools eligible to administer testing along with their principal's and district test coordinator’s name and contact information ("state eligible schools list").
- College Board provides each principal and corporation test coordinator on the state eligible schools list access through their College Board professional account dashboard to the SAT Suite Ordering and Registration (SSOR) system, as well as the ability to manage SSOR access for other school personnel, as desired.
- By the second Tuesday in October, each school enters their spring testing details in SSOR (e.g., coordinator-level staff names and contact information, whether off-site testing will be used, estimated number of test takers, estimated testing dates within the window, etc.).
- For detailed instructions, please refer to the District and School Guidance for Organization Establishment in SSOR document.
Test Administration Team Roles
- School Test Coordinator: Expected to be at the school to supervise all activities related to test administration. Responsible for staff recruitment, training, and assignments; overseeing the use of facilities; supervising all test administration activities; and handling any emergencies or disruptions. The test coordinator and SSD coordinator are also the two roles responsible for reviewing accommodations and ensuring students testing with accommodations and supports have a smooth administration.
- SSD Coordinator: Responsible for supporting students testing with accommodations. This includes requesting accommodations and supports, validating student accommodations data, helping the test coordinator seat students in appropriate groups, and working with proctors and technology coordinators to ensure students can test successfully with their accommodations.
- Technology Coordinator: Can be a district- or school-level staff member but must have the expertise and permissions to install Bluebook on managed devices and configure the network (or manage staff who do). The IT professionals at your school can explore the list of relevant responsibilities at bluebook.org/tech.
- Technology Monitor: Help students and staff with technical issues on test day in a designated help room.
- Proctors: Responsible for conducting a secure, valid administration. They're accountable for everyone in their testing room and everything that takes place there.
- Hall/Room Monitors: Assist with test administration duties. Monitors don't administer the test, but they have access to Test Day Toolkit to help direct students to their assigned rooms, answer questions, monitor testing areas, and submit irregularities if needed.
Test Administration Team Training
| Session Title | Description | Audience | Date, Time, and Location | Registration, Decks and Recording Links |
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| Webinar: SAT Suite Overview/Updates for District Test Coordinators | This session provides an overview and updates for district test coordinators. | District Test Coordinators | Sep 15 |
Webinar Deck Recording |
| In-Person Coordinators Overview Workshop (Test, Tech, SSD) | This workshop outlines the relative roles and responsibilities of each school-based test, tech, and SSD coordinator to collaboratively prepare for SAT School Day implementation. This is a prelude to more detailed, step-by-step, role-specific deep dives. | School | 9–11 a.m. Local Time
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| SSD Coordinator Deep Dive Webinar | A session on understanding, requesting, and administering accommodations and EL supports for the spring SAT administration. | SSD Coordinators | 10–11:30 a.m. MT (Virtual)
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| Tech Coordinator Deep Dive Webinar | A brief presentation on how to ensure device and network readiness to administer the SAT, followed by an extended Q&A session with College Board technology staff. | Tech Coordinators | 10–11:00 a.m. MT (Virtual)
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| Test Coordinator Deep Dive Webinar | A deep dive into the State Data Management System, Test Day Toolkit, and Bluebook as well as how to prepare the physical spaces for administering the SAT. | School Test Coordinators | 10–11:30 a.m. MT (Virtual)
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| Optional Office Hours | Open Q&A with two days covering a specific topic. | School-Based Test, Tech, and SSD Coordinators | 10–10:45 a.m. MT (Virtual)
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No registration required. |
Important Dates
| Interactive Checklist Activity Items | Timeline to Complete | |
|---|---|---|
| Notice | Deadline | |
| Confirm Access to SSD Online | — Not applicable | Early December |
| Review Existing Accommodations and Update as Necessary | — Not applicable | Early December |
| Submit New Accommodation Requests/Updates and Supports for English Learners | Mid-December | January 11, 2027 (deadline for "known" students/accommodations) |
| Consider Test Day Staff and Rooms | Mid-January | February |
| Access Test Day Toolkit for Staff, Room, and Roster Prep | Early February | March |
| Schedule Student Readiness Check | February | March |
| Confirm Local Technology Readiness (pre-Student Readiness Check) | — Not applicable | Mid-February |
| Complete Learning Management System (LMS) Training | — Not applicable | March 1 |
| Confirm Staff/Site Readiness and Conduct Student Readiness Check | February 15 | April 16 (1–2 weeks before testing) |
| Final Accommodations/EL Support Deadline | — Not applicable | April 16 |
| Verify Student Registration and Confirm Accommodations/English Learner Supports in Test Day Toolkit | — Not applicable | Late February (minimum 3 days before testing) |
| Testing Window Opening | March 1 | — Not applicable |
| Complete Important Post-Test Activities (e.g., Irregularity Reports, Makeups, Retests) | — Not applicable | Week 1 Testing Window |
| Test Window Closing | April 30 | — Not applicable |
Manuals and Guides
All publications will be posted by January 29, 2027.
- SAT Suite of Assessments State-Contracted Test Coordinator Manual
- SAT Suite of Assessments State-Contracted Proctor Manual
- Hall and Room Monitor Test Day Guide
- Test Administration Training Platform Guide
- SSD Accommodations and Supports Handbook
- State-specific supplemental guides (Quick Guides)
SAT Suite Information for Students and Families
- SAT Suite Benefits for Students
- Test preparation and instructional materials:
- BigFuture
- Student Guides and Understanding Scores publications (will be posted by March, 2027):
- SAT School Day Student Guide (English)
- SAT School Day Student Guide (Spanish)
- SAT School Day Understanding Scores for Students & Families (English)
- SAT School Day Understanding Scores for Students & Families (Spanish)
Understanding SAT Data
SAT Suite of Assessments Teacher Implementation Guide
Resources for PSAT-Related and AP Administrations
- For PSAT-related information, please visit Educator Experience Home.
- For AP information, please visit Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day.
Contact Us
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/state-partnerships/contact