Spring 2021 SAT - School Day Coordinator Manual - Staff and Facility Requirements, Administration Setup and Management, Security Requirements

Oct 10, 2026

Spring 2021 SAT School Day Coordinator Manual for Illinois guides SAT test coordinators in planning and executing a secure, well-run school-day administration. It outlines College Board’s mission and provides operational procedures covering staff and facility requirements, administration setup and management, receiving and returning materials, and security obligations. The manual includes testing basics, roles and responsibilities, preadministration and test-day workflows, accommodations and English learner supports, student preparation, documentation handling, return and storage processes, and appendix resources such as eligibility guidance and reporting forms.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages88

Reading Time3 h 42 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Using This Manual

New for 2020-21

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 Coordinator Report Form (CRF)

Photo ID Requirements

Irregularity Reporting

Spring 2021 SAT ® SCHOOL DAY Coordinator Manual | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Look inside for: | | | STAFF AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
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 orthe 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) © 2020 College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement, AP, SAT, Student Search Service, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of College Board. PSAT is a trademark owned by 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). ii Spring 2021 SAT School Day Illinois Coordinator Manual Contents 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual 1 New for 2020-21 2 Testing Basics 3 Staff Roles and Responsibilities 3 SAT Test Materials 9 Test Coordinator’s Checklist 11 Before Test Day 11 Prepare Yourself 11 Build Your Master Student List for Testing 12 Plan Your Space 14 Plan Your Staff 15 Build Your Room Rosters 16 Build Your Plan for Testing 18 Manage Test Day Impacts 18 Train Your Staff 19 Maintain Security 22 Prepare to Test Students with English Learner Supports 22 Prepare to Test with Accommodations 31 Prepare Your Students 33 Prepare Your Materials 35 Prepare Your Preadministration Session 37 Conduct the Preadministration Session 38 During the Test 38 Follow Your Test Day Schedule 38 Equip Testing Rooms 39 Admit Students to the Testing Area 41 Your Role During Testing 43 Proctor Role During Testing 44 SSD Coordinator Role During Testing 45 After the Test 45 Collect Testing Materials 46 Sort Materials 46 Prepare Documentation 47 Pack Materials for Return 51 Return Materials 52 Store Materials for Your Records 55 Appendix 55 Student Eligibility and ISBE’s Student Information System (SIS) 56 Sample Master Student List 57 Sample Testing Staff Agreement 59 Sample Nonsta

FAQs

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

The coordinator ensures successful administration of the SAT by planning and managing all required procedures for the school-day testing environment.

Which areas does the manual cover for test-day operations?

It covers staff roles, SAT test materials, preparation steps before testing, conducting and managing the test day schedule, and post-test collection, sorting, documentation, and returns.

How does the manual address accommodations and English learner supports?

It includes dedicated preparation sections for testing students with English learner supports and for preparing testing accommodations, ensuring appropriate handling before and during the administration.

Oct 10, 2026

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