Spring 2020 SAT School Day Coordinator Manual - Coordinator Responsibilities, Test Materials, and Security

Oct 10, 2026

Spring 2020 SAT School Day Illinois Coordinator Manual provides operational guidance for SAT School Day administration, focusing on coordinator responsibilities before, during, and after testing. It outlines testing basics, staff roles, facility and security requirements, receipt and return of materials, room planning, rosters, proctoring, and handling impacts. It also covers preparing students for testing with English learner supports and accommodations, conducting preadministration, following schedules, and maintaining documentation for successful, secure outcomes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages88

Reading Time3 h 42 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Using This Manual

New for Spring 2020

Testing Basics

Staff Roles and Responsibilities

SAT Test Materials

Test Coordinator’s Checklist

Before Test Day

During the Test

After the Test

Appendix

Student Eligibility and ISBE’s Student Information System (SIS)

Sample Forms and Reports

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RECEIVING AND
RETURNING MATERIALS | | | ADMINISTRATION SETUP AND MANAGEMENT | | | | SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | | | | About College Board College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement® Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, [visit](visit collegeboard.org)[ collegeboard.org](visit collegeboard.org). Contact Us Contact Information for School Staff ILLINOIS HELP LINE: 844-688-9995, option 1 EMAIL: [illinoisadministratorsupport@collegeboard.org](illinoisadministratorsupport@collegeboard.org) 􀂃 General College Board assessment questions and policies, option 1 􀂃 Test materials questions or issues, option 2 􀂃 Testing with accommodations, SSD test materials, or to reach the SSD office, option 3 􀂃 Test administration or security questions, report test day issues, contact Test Administration Services or the Office of Testing Integrity (OTI), option 4 Contact Information for Students and Parents Contacts for Students and Parents ILLINOIS HELP LINE: 844-688-9995, option 2 EMAIL: [sat@info.collegeboard.org](sat@info.collegeboard.org) Test Day Complaints EMAIL: [testcenter@info.collegeboard.org](testcenter@info.collegeboard.org) [Test Question Ambiguity/Error](Test Question Ambiguity/Error) EMAIL: [satquestion@collegeboard.org](satquestion@collegeboard.org) © 2019 College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement, AP, SAT, Student Search Service, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Khan Academy is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Visit College Board on the web: [collegeboard.org](collegeboard.org). 2 Spring 2020 SAT School Day Illinois Coordinator Manual Contents 5 Introduction 5 Using This Manual 5 New for Spring 2020 6 Testing Basics 7 Staff Roles and Responsibilities 8 SAT Test Materials 14 Test Coordinator’s Checklist 17 Before Test Day 17 Prepare Yourself 17 Build Your Master Student List for Testing 18 Plan Your Space 19 Plan Your Staff 21 Build Your Room Rosters 21 Build Your Plan for Testing 23 Manage Test Day Impacts 24 Train Your Staff 24 Maintain Security 27 Prepare to Test Students with English Learner Supports 27 Prepare to Test with Accommodations 36 Prepare Your Students 37 Prepare Your Materials 40 Prepare Your Preadministration Session 41 Conduct the Preadministration Session 43 During the Test 43 Follow Your Test Day Schedule 44 Equip Testing Rooms 44 Admit Students to the Testing Area 46 Your Role During Testing 48 Proctor Role During Testing 49 SSD Coordinator Role During Testing 50 After the Test 50 Collect Testing Materials 50 Sort Materials 51 Prepare Documentation 52 Pack Materials for Return 53 Returning Used Answer Sheets and Forms 54 Returning Used Test Books and Essay Books 55 Return Materials 57 Store Materials for Your Records 59 Appendix 59 Student Eligibility and ISBE’s Student Information System (SIS) 61 Sample Master Student List

FAQs

What is the SAT School Day coordinator’s main responsibility?

The coordinator ensures the SAT School Day is administered successfully, including proper planning, secure handling of materials, staff management, and correct procedures before, during, and after testing.

What topics are covered about test materials and security?

The manual details staff and facility requirements, receiving and returning materials, maintaining security during testing, and related processes for documentation and material handling.

How does the manual address testing students who need supports or accommodations?

It includes preparation steps for students testing with English learner supports and accommodations, covering what coordinators and staff should do to support eligible test takers.

Oct 10, 2026

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