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Spring 2026  \nGrades 3–8  \n2026  \nTHE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK  \nRegents of The University  \nLESTER W. YOUNG, JR., Chancellor, B.S., M.S., Ed.D   JUDITH CHIN, Vice Chancellor, B.S., M.S. in Ed   ROGER TILLES, B.A., J.D. ................................................................................................ CHRISTINE D. CEA, B.A., M.A., Ph.D   WADE S. NORWOOD, B.A   SUSAN W. MITTLER, B.S., M.S   FRANCES G. WILLS, B.A., M.A., M.Ed., C.A.S., Ph.D  ARAMINA VEGA FERRER, B.A., M.S. in Ed., Ph.D  SHINO TANIKAWA, B.A., M.S   ROGER P. CATANIA, B.A., M.A., M.S., C.A.S., Ph.D  ADRIAN I. HALE, A.S., B.A   HASONI L. PRATTS, B.S., M.P.A   PATRICK A. MANNION, B.A., M.B.A   SEEMA RIVERA, B.A., M.S., Ph.D   BRIAN KRIST, B.A., M.A., J.D. ......................................................................................... KEITH B. WILEY, B.A., M.B.A   FELICIA THOMAS-WILLIAMS, B.A., M.S    \nBeechhurst Little Neck Manhasset Staten Island Rochester Ithaca Ossining Bronx Manhattan Saranac Lake Rochester  \nBrooklyn Fayetteville Slingerlands New York Buffalo Wheatley Heights  \nCommissioner of eduCation and President of the university  \nBetty A. RosA, B.A., M.s. in ed., M.s. in ed., M.ed., ed.d.  \nsenior dePuty Commissioner, offiCe of eduCation PoliCy  \nJeffRey A. MAtteson  \nassistant Commissioner, offiCe of state assessment  \nZAchARy WARneR  \nThe State Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, military, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, disability, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, and criminal record in its recruitment, educational programs, services, and activities. NYSED has adopted a web accessibility policy, and publications designed for distribution can be made available in an accessible format upon request. Inquiries regarding this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Office of Human Resources Management, Room 528 EB, Education Building, Albany, New York 12234.  \nCopyright © 2026 by the New York State Education Department. Permission is hereby granted for school administrators and educators to reproduce these materials, located online on the NYSED website ([https://p12.nysed.gov](https://p12.nysed.gov)), in the quantities necessary for their schools’ use, but not for sale, provided copyright notices are retained as they appear in these publications.  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction ......................................................................................................1  \nSTEP ONE:  \nCheck Your Computer-Based Testing Materials ..............................................3  \nFor the Teacher .........................................................................................................3  \nFor Each Student Testing on Computer......................................................................4  \nSecurity .....................................................................................................................4  \nUnauthorized Materials ............................................................................................. 5  \nAid to Students ......................................................................................................... 5  \nTemporary Absence from a Testing Room ..................................................................5  \nEmergency Evacuation of a School Building ...............................................................6  \nStudent Cheating ......................................................................................................6  \nIllness ........................................................................................................................6  \nProctoring .................................................................................................................6 ","cbCaimycCQBKq4RO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimycCQBKq4RO","pdf",3299314,72,"English","# Introduction\n# STEP ONE: Check Your Computer-Based Testing Materials\n## For the Teacher\n## For Each Student Testing on Computer\n## Security\n## Unauthorized Materials\n## Aid to Students\n## Temporary Absence from a Testing Room\n## Emergency Evacuation of a School Building\n## Student Cheating\n## Illness\n## Proctoring\n## Misadministration\n# STEP TWO: Plan Your Computer-Based Testing Schedule\n## Test Format and Schedule\n## Testing Accommodations for Students with IEPs and 504 Plans\n## Test Read\n## Scoring Student Writing\n## Use of Scribes\n## More Information on Testing Accommodations for Students with IEPs and 504 Plans\n## Testing Accommodations for English Language Learners\n## Computer-Based Testing Accommodations\n## Classroom Accommodations\n## General Features and Tools of the Nextera™ Test Delivery System\n# STEP THREE: Prepare Your Computer-Based Testing Room\n# STEP FOUR: Prepare Your Students\n## Practice Tests\n## Use Standardized Testing Procedures\n# STEP FIVE: Prepare Computer-Based Testing Materials","[{\"question\":\"What is the scope of the Teacher’s Directions for Spring 2026?\",\"answer\":\"It provides guidance for administering English Language Arts computer-based tests in Spring 2026 for Grades 3–8.\"},{\"question\":\"What key responsibilities are covered in STEP ONE?\",\"answer\":\"STEP ONE focuses on checking computer-based testing materials and includes security, handling unauthorized materials, student aid, absence procedures, emergency evacuation, proctoring, and addressing misadministration.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document address accommodations and the testing system tools?\",\"answer\":\"It outlines testing accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans and for English Language Learners, and it describes general features and tools of the Nextera™ test delivery system.\"}]","New York State Testing Program - English Language Arts Tests - Teacher’s Directions Spring 2026 - Grades 3–8 | PDF",1790332868,181]