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We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Inquiries regarding DESE’s compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Human Resources Director, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149 781-338-6105.  \n© 2026 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education  \nPermission is hereby granted to copy any or all parts of this document for noncommercial educational purposes. Please credit the “Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.”  \nMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education  \n135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149  \nPhone 781-338-3000 TTY: N.E.T. Relay 800-439-2370 [www.doe.mass.edu](www.doe.mass.edu)  \nImportant Contact Information and Resources  \n\n| Contact | MCAS Service Center |\n| --- | --- |\n| For questions on: | • general test administration support\u003Cbr>• the MCAS Portal and the MCAS Student Kiosk such as › user accounts\u003Cbr>› technology support and site readiness\u003Cbr>› the student registration process and loading files\u003Cbr>• logistical support, including filling out the Materials Summary and the PCPA\u003Cbr>• locating resources\u003Cbr>• shipments of materials |\n| Hours | 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday |\n| Web | [mcas.onlinehelp.cognia.org](mcas.onlinehelp.cognia.org)\u003Cbr>Use this website to access training modules and other materials to support test administration, including a link to the MCAS Service Center website ([mcasservicecenter.com](mcasservicecenter.com)) where schools will access the PCPA and order additional materials. |\n| Email | [mcas@cognia.org](mcas@cognia.org) |\n| Telephone | 1-800-737-5103\u003Cbr>TTY 888-222-1671 |\n\n\n| Contact | School-based Staff |\n| --- | --- |\n| For questions on:\u003Cbr>• resolving MCAS Portal and MCAS Student Kiosk error codes\u003Cbr>• connectivity issues\u003Cbr>• device issues | Technology Coordinator\u003Cbr>Name:  \u003Cbr>Contact information during testing:\u003Cbr>_______________________________________________ |\n| For questions on:\u003Cbr>• viewing students, classes, and scheduled tests in the MCAS Portal\u003Cbr>• student logins\u003Cbr>• students’ accessibility features/accommodations | Principal or School Test Coordinator\u003Cbr>Name:  \u003Cbr>Contact information during testing:\u003Cbr>_______________________________________________ |\n\n\n| Contact | DESE Office of Student Assessment Services |\n| --- | --- |\n| For questions on: | • assigning accessibility features and accommodations\u003Cbr>• student participation\u003Cbr>• testing irregularities, including test security incidents and technology irregularities/failures\u003Cbr>• voiding a test\u003Cbr>• student data and SIMS\u003Cbr>Questions regarding SIMS data should be directed to your district’s SIMS contact (go to profi[les.doe.mass.edu/search/search.aspx?leftNavID=1](les.doe.mass.edu/search/search.aspx?leftNavID=1) 1239, select SIMS Contact from the Function menu, and click Get Results) . |\n| Hours | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday\u003Cbr>Schools that need logistical support between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. should call the MCAS Service Center at 1-800-737-5103. |\n| Web | [www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/testadmin](www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/testadmin) |\n| Email | [mcas@mass.gov](mcas@mass.gov) |\n| Telephone | 781-338-3625 |\n\nThe Massac","cbCaiqzyPYjyo5UV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqzyPYjyo5UV","pdf",2655788,164,"English","# Important Contact Information and Resources\n## MCAS Service Center\n## School-based Staff\n## DESE Office of Student Assessment Services\n# Spring 2026 Test Administration Schedule\n## Grades 3–8\n## Grade 10/High School\n# Updates for the Spring 2026 MCAS Test Administrations","[{\"question\":\"What are the spring 2026 test administration windows for grades 3–8?\",\"answer\":\"The schedule lists grades 3–8 ELA for March 23–April 17, Mathematics for April 27–May 22, STE for April 27–May 22, and Grade 8 Civics for April 27–June 5.\"},{\"question\":\"Who should school staff contact for MCAS Portal and Student Kiosk technology or error-code issues?\",\"answer\":\"School-based Staff are identified for issues such as MCAS Portal/Student Kiosk error codes, connectivity problems, and device issues, coordinated by the Technology Coordinator.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can test administration updates for spring 2026 MCAS administrations be found?\",\"answer\":\"The manual includes an “Updates for the Spring 2026 MCAS Test Administrations” section listing changes, including updates to MCAS Portal and MCAS Student Kiosk features and related access code terminology.\"}]","Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System - Test Administrator’s Manual for Computer-Based Testing - Spring 2026 | PDF",1790689197,413]