MCAS Winter/Early Spring 2021 Testing Schedule …



-116840-3048000Winter/Early Spring 2021 Statewide Testing Schedule and Administration DeadlinesMCAS Tests, MCAS Alternate Assessment, and ACCESS for ELLsSpecial January High School Administration | Legacy, computer-based tests POSTPONED; See the January 5 edition of the Student Assessment Update for details.Students in grade 12 and adults are eligible to participate updated 12/4/20Before TestingComplete the pre-administration Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) process, November 9–23, 2020Extended pre-administration SR/PNP window for CBT November 24, 2020–January 13, 2021Review Best Practices document, and based on guidance, conduct an Infrastructure Trial and download ProctorCache software (both suggested in certain circumstances)November 16, 2020–January 6, 2021Receive test administration manuals, and PBT materials for accommodations-37001451083945POSTPONED00POSTPONEDJanuary 7Precache operational test content for January testing (optional; see recommendations on precaching)January 7–12Order additional manuals and PBT materials for accommodations, if necessary Report packing discrepancies for PBT shipments, if necessary Test AdministrationELA and Mathematics test sessions ELA Composition Sessions A and B ELA Reading Comprehension Sessions 1–3 Mathematics Sessions 1 and 2 January 14–February 12 (updated 12/7/20)Last date for all make-up testingFebruary 12 (updated 12/9/20)After TestingDeadline for updating SR/PNP information, if necessaryFebruary 12, 3:00 p.m. (updated 12/9/20)Mark students’ tests complete, if necessaryDeadline to complete the PCPAFor PBT accommodations: Pre-scheduled UPS pickup (recommended for schools to use)February 12, 5:00 p.m. (updated 12/9/20)For PBT accommodations: Pickup deadline (Note: Schools must email mcas@ to inform us if they will need a pickup after February 12.) February 22, 5:00 p.m. (updated 12/9/20)Winter/Early Spring 2021 Statewide Testing Schedule and Administration Deadlines continued2021 ACCESS for ELLs Test (Grades K–12) | Computer-based administration for grades 1–12, with paper alternative for students with disabilities and newcomers (kindergarten test remains paper-based)Before TestingWIDA AMS test setupDecember 3, 2020–May 20, 2021 (updated 12/7/20)Receive test materials (Note: Schools will not order materials.)Review “Assessment Best Practices during COVID-19” from WIDA for suggested ACCESS testing safety guidelinesJanuary 4, 2021Order additional materials, if necessaryJanuary 4–May 14Test AdministrationACCESS for ELLs test sessionsJanuary 7–May 20 (updated 12/7/20)After TestingDeadline to schedule UPS pickupMay 20 (updated 12/7/20)Deadline for UPS pickupMay 21 (updated 12/7/20) February 2021 High School MCAS Biology Test | Paper-based administrationStudents in grade 9 and adults are eligible to participateBefore TestingComplete the pre-administration SR/PNP processDecember 7–18, 2020Receive test materialsFebruary 1, 2021Report packing discrepancies, if necessaryFebruary 1–4Order additional materials, if necessaryTest AdministrationBiology Sessions 1 and 2February 8–26Last date for regular make-up testingFebruary 26After TestingDeadline for updating SR/PNP information, if necessaryMarch 1, 3:00 p.m.Deadline to complete the PCPAPre-scheduled UPS pickup/pickup deadline March 2, 5:00 p.m.2021 MCAS Alternate Assessment (MCAS-Alt) (Grades 3–8 and high school) Before SubmissionOrder MCAS-Alt submission materialsJanuary 4–15Receive submission materials (binders, etc.)Week of February 22Complete PCPA (part 1)Schools should complete these tasks as soon as materials are received, but have until March 24 to do so.Order additional materials, if necessarySubmissionDeadline to complete the PCPAUpon submission of the portfoliosDeadline to schedule UPS pickupMay 4 (updated 1/8/21)Deadline for UPS pickupMay 5 (updated 1/8/21) ................
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