Illinois Spring 2024 Digital SAT Suite of Assessments - Technology Coordinator Overview - November 28-30, 2023

Oct 10, 2026

Illinois Spring 2024 Digital SAT Suite of Assessments technology coordinator overview covering the November 28–30, 2023 agenda and the technical planning needed for district and school delivery. Includes spring test administration dates, the testing window (March 18–April 26, 2024), overall testing time comparisons for PSAT 10/PSAT 8/9 versus SAT with Essay, and roles and responsibilities such as school test coordinator, district/school technology coordinator, technology monitor, proctor, and room/hall monitor. Provides technology requirements, device and Bluebook installation guidance, policy updates on start times and device usage, accommodations use, and support resources.

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CategoryTechnology

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Pages28

Reading Time1 h 11 min

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Today’s Agenda

Spring 2024 Test Administration Dates

Test Administration System

Digital Administration Planning and Policy

Technology Requirements

Using Accommodations on Digital Tests

Resources

Support Information

Illinois Spring 2024 Digital SAT Suite of Assessments Technology Coordinator Overview November 28, 29, and 30, 2023 Today’s Agenda | Objective | | --- | | To provide an overview of the new digital SAT Suite for district and school technology coordinators so they can understand the technical requirements and impact on their own schools for testing. | | Agenda | | --- | | Spring 2024 Test Administration Dates | | Test Administration System | | Digital Administration Planning and Policy | | Technology Requirements | | Using Accommodations on Digital Tests | | Resources | | Support Information | 2 Spring 2024 Test Administration Dates ISBE Spring 2024 Digital SAT with Essay, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9 • Illinois public schools* participate in testing for students in grades 9, 10, and 1 1** • Grade 11 – SAT with Essay • Grade 10 – PSAT 10 • Grade 9 – PSAT 8/9 Testing Window: March 18 – April 26, 2024 All testing must be completed by April 26. *Some non-public schools will also participate in spring testing due to having Invest in Kids Act scholars. **Some public grade 12 students are also required to test. Visit [https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Grade_12_Testers_Flow_Chart.pdf](https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Grade_12_Testers_Flow_Chart.pdf)[ ](https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Grade_12_Testers_Flow_Chart.pdf)[for more information.](for more information.) 4 SAT with Essay, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 Overall Testing Time (with breaks) | Timing | PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 | SAT with Essay | | --- | --- | --- | | Standard time | 2 hours 24 minutes | 3 hours 19 minutes | | Reading: Time and one-half | 3 hours 41 minutes | 5 hours 16 minutes | | Reading: Double time | 4 hours 58 minutes | 6 hours 48 minutes (2 days) | Detailed Schedule • The testing schedule is flexible. • Schools can test in the morning and/or in the afternoon. • Schools can run multiple testing sessions in a day. Test Administration System Bluebook (for Students) Digital Administration Planning and Policy Testing Staff Roles and Responsibilities Overview School Test Coordinator • Oversees planning and test day activities for ALL students, including those with accommodations. • Works with technology staff to ensure devices being used for testing meet technical requirements and Bluebook is installed. • Manages all staff involved in test preparation and on test day (proctors, monitors, etc.) . District and/or School Technology Coordinator • Works with Test Coordinator and SSD Coordinator to meet student needs for test day. • Ensures devices used for testing meet technical specifications. • Installs Bluebook on student devices for testing. Testing Staff Roles and Responsibilities Technology Monitor* • New required role for digital testing • Assists students and staff with device troubleshooting in the help room on test day. Proctor • Starts and monitors the test using Test Day Toolkit. • Observes the room, helps students, keeps room free of distraction. • Completes printed seating chart. • Reports irregularity in Test Day Toolkit. Room/Hall Monitor • Hall monitor: admits students using toolkit. • Monitors rooms and hallways; provides relief to proctors. • Directs students to help room, break area, restroom. Testing Policy Updates: Start Times & Devices | Testing Start Times | | --- | | • Testing may begin at any time during the school day; however, it must be completed by the end of the regular school day.
• Testing cannot be paused for standard test takers, so testing should occur before or after lunch.
• Staggering start times can help alleviate network congestion. | | Devices | | --- | | • Students may use a device that was used previously by another student for testing.
• Ensure devices can be charged if being used more than once on the same school day.
• If your district does not allow apps to auto-update, have a plan to ensure the Bluebook application is updated prior to testi

FAQs

What are the spring 2024 test administration dates and testing window?

The testing window runs from March 18 to April 26, 2024, and all testing must be completed by April 26.

What testing start time and scheduling policy applies for standard test takers?

Testing may begin at any time during the school day but must be completed by the end of the regular school day. Testing cannot be paused for standard test takers, so sessions should be scheduled before or after lunch.

What devices and application requirements should technology coordinators prepare?

Ensure student devices meet technical specifications, charge plans exist if devices are reused, and Bluebook is installed and updated before testing, including handling districts that block auto-updates.

Oct 10, 2026

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