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Test Administration Process Next Steps

Select your current phase of the test administration process to see resources related to that phase.

 

Step 1: Orientation - Learn about test formats and policies; select test dates and provide shipping information; select test staff and set up accounts.

Step 2: Configuration - verify enrollment for test materials.

Step 3: Accommodation - Learn about accessibility supports; request accommodations and/or supports; request qualified exceptions to the deadline.

Step 4: Preparation -  Order test materials; complete non-test activities; provide examinees test prep information; prepare your facility, staff, and materials; update examinee information.

Step 5: Administration - Administer the test.

Step 6: Transportation: Return test materials..

Step 7: Interpretation - Access and understand score reports; share reporting information with examinees.

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Important Dates

Your Fall Schedule of Events contains all dates and deadlines for your test event. Check it frequently to ensure you're on track for a successful administration.

Fall Testing Window:

  • Testing Window: October 16–November 8, 2024

 

Your Spring Schedule of Events (web content) excel version (web content) contains all dates and deadlines for your test event. Check it frequently to ensure you're on track for a successful administration.

Spring Testing Window:

  • Testing Window: February 26–March 10, 2025

Helpful Links

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Change of Contact or Organization Form

ACT WorkKeys Status Verification

Irregularity Report

Examinee Records Modification Request Form (act.org)

Preparing for State Testing (FAQs) (pdf) (coming soon)

 

 

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ACT General Questions:
800.967.5539
email

State Policy Questions:
Alabama State Department of Education
Phone: 334.694.4817
Fax: 334.694.4981
Website

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Learn about Test Formats and Policies

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Learn about Online Testing Systems

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Select Test Staff and Set Up Accounts

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Upload Student Data Records 

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  • Access the realm assigned to your test site.

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Tip: It is recommended to use the "groups" feature when doing a batch load for multiple examinees or for a group of examinees that will test at the same time.

Tip: When creating groups as part of the student data batch load process, limit the number of examinees in each group to 100 or less.

Complete Online Site Readiness

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Tip: If you want to practice setting up tests and other administration functions, do not use your live testing site. Use the training realm for all practice instances. If you need help gaining access to the training realm, call 800.967.5539.

Learn about Accessibility Supports

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Arrange for Accommodations and/or English Learner (EL) Supports

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Tip: Review the Accessibility Support Guide if you have questions about the accommodations and supports available for ACT WorkKeys.

Provide Examinees Test Prep Information

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Prepare Your Facility, Staff, and Test Materials

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Administer the Test

Fall Dates:

calendarOnline Testing Window: October 16–November 8, 2024

Spring Dates:

calendarOnline Testing Window: Testing Window: February 26–March 10, 2025

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Administration Manuals

Supplements

Tip: If you are testing an examinee authorized for English learner supports, have the ACT-Authorized Bilingual Word-to-Word Dictionaries list handy to verify at check in that the examinee's dictionary can be used for testing.

Tip: Remember that examinee computers cannot use Internet Explorer (IE) to deliver the test in TAO. Chrome, Firefox, or Safari may be used.

Transfer Data

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Tip: Test coordinators should ensure completeness and accuracy of all test day documentation. Keep this documentation on file for one year, but nothing needs to be returned to ACT.

Access and Understand Score Reports

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calendar Fall: Score Report Schedule for ACT WorkKeys (web content) 

calendar Spring: Score Report Schedule for ACT WorkKeys (web content) 

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Tip: Examinees who achieve a minimum score of three (3) or higher on each subject test may be eligible to receive an ACT WorkKeys NCRC.

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Tip: The test coordinator can log in to Validus and use the Reports Portal to access ACT WorkKeys score reports. The ACT WorkKeys Online Reports Portal User Guide provides instructions for this feature.

Digital Badging

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Share Reporting Information with Examinees

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Tip: Examinees who earn an ACT WorkKeys NCRC can access test scores as well as view, print, and share their certificate by either creating an account or accessing an existing account.

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How Examinees Can Search for Career Choices Based on WorkKeys Scores

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