2019-20 Guide to Manually Enter Accommodations and Accessibility Features into PearsonAccessnext

Oct 10, 2026

Step-by-step instructions for manually entering accommodations and accessibility features into PearsonAccessnext for Illinois assessments in the 2019-2020 cycle. The guide explains how to log in to the live site versus the training site, select students under Setup, search by name or state ID, open task menus, choose the correct test assignment (ELA/Mathematics), add the required accommodations, save changes, troubleshoot save failures via Register Students and SIS demographics, and return to the main page.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

Manual entry workflow

Choose setup options and select students

Open tasks and manage student tests

Add, save, and troubleshoot accommodations

Complete the process

2019-20 Guide to Manually Enter Accommodation s and Accessibility Features into Pearson Access next If, after consulting this guide, you need further assistance, please use the contacts listed in this document. Illinois State Board of Education (866) 317-6034 [assessment@isbe.net](assessment@isbe.net) Illinois Customer Support for PearsonAccessnext (833) 213-3879 Monday-Friday 6am-6pm (CST) 2019-20 Guide to Manually Enter Accommodations and Accessibility Features into PearsonAccessnext 1. Log in to PearsonAccessnext [https://il.pearsonaccessnext.com](https://il.pearsonaccessnext.com) Hint: Make sure you are on the live site (blue background) versus the training site (brown background). Note: If you want to practice how to manually enter accommodations and accessibility features, use the training site instead: [https://trng-il.pearsonaccessnext.com](https://trng-il.pearsonaccessnext.com. Actions performed on the)[. Actions performed on the](https://trng-il.pearsonaccessnext.com. Actions performed on the) training site do NOT carry over to the live site. 2. Under Setup, choose Students. Make sure you are on Illinois 2019-2020 > IAR Spring 2020. 3. Enter part of the student’s last name or at least the first four digits of the student’s state ID and click Search. 4. Select the student by clicking in the box to the left of the state ID. Hint: You may select multiple students at a time. Illinois State Board of Education (866) 317-6034 [assessment@isbe.net](assessment@isbe.net) Illinois Customer Support for PearsonAccessnext (833) 213-3879 Monday-Friday 6am-6pm (CST) 5. Under Tasks open the choices in the blue Start menu and choose All Tasks. 6. Choose Manage Student Tests. 7. Under the student’s name on the left side of the screen, select the test assignment (ELA or Mathematics) for which you will add accommodations and/or accessibility features. 8. Add accommodations and/or accessibility features as needed , and click the blue Save icon (at the top or bottom of the page) . Hint: If you are unable to save an accommodation, check the Register Students tab to make sure the student’s demographics are correct, as loaded from SIS. Correct in SIS if needed. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the other content area, if applicable. 10. To go back to the main page, click Exit Tasks in the upper right corner. Illinois State Board of Education (866) 317-6034 [assessment@isbe.net](assessment@isbe.net) Illinois Customer Support for PearsonAccessnext (833) 213-3879 Monday-Friday 6am-6pm (CST)

FAQs

How do I ensure I am using the correct PearsonAccessnext site for practice vs real entry?

Use the live site (blue background) for actual work. For practice, use the training site; actions on the training site do not carry over to the live site.

What steps help me find and select the correct student before entering accommodations?

Under Setup, choose Students, then search using part of the last name or at least the first four digits of the student’s state ID and click Search. Select the student(s) by clicking the box to the left of the state ID.

What should I do if I cannot save an accommodation?

Check the Register Students tab to confirm the student’s demographics are correct as loaded from SIS, and correct the demographics in SIS if needed.

Oct 10, 2026

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