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WPS MCAS Test Administrators Guide Spring 2026 (with screenshots)

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WPS MCAS Test Administrators Guide Spring 2026 (with screenshots)

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Optional Script for Conducting a Practice Test

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Optional Script for Conducting a Practice Test

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This is the optional script for conducting a practice test.

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We will be updating this guide as we make our way through spring testing.

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This video shows how to find a test session.

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Testing Sessions in the New MCAS Portal 7.01.51 AM

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The Portal site has a GRAY band on the homepage.

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The Training site has a GREEN band on the homepage.

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Guide to Conducting a Practice Test 2025-2026

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Guide to Conducting a Practice Test 2025-2026

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Find links to training, manuals, and practice tests here.

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MCAS Test Administrator's Manual, Spring 2026

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MCAS Test Administrator's Manual, Spring 2026

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ADMINISTRATOR’S

MANUAL

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Practice Tests and Other Resources - MCAS Resource Center

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Accessibility and Accommodations Manual for the 2025-26 MCAS Test Administrations

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Accessibility and Accommodations Manual for the 2025-26 MCAS Test Administrations

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2026 MCAS Test Administrations

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Principal's Administration Manual, Grades 3-8 and High School 2026

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Principal's Administration Manual, Grades 3-8 and High School 2026

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These tasks are not necessary in the new MCAS Portal:

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These tasks are not necessary in the new MCAS Portal:

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Preparing sessions

Starting and stopping sessions

Locking and unlocking sessions

Resuming students

Marking tests complete

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Adapted from the 2026 PAM.

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Appendix A: MCAS Accessibility Features and Accommodations at a Glance 2026

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Appendix A: MCAS Accessibility Features and Accommodations at a Glance 2026

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Passwords don't carry over from the Portal to the Training Site.

Be sure to use the same password for both sites to prevent last minute heartache.

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If you would like to adapt this lesson, please make a copy.

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If you have an urgent question or an issue during testing, the MCAS Service Center can provide immediate assistance.

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If you have an urgent question or an issue during testing, the MCAS Service Center can provide immediate assistance.

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The number is: 800-737-5103

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Infrastructure trials were held when we used Pearson for testing. With Cognia, we will conduct practice tests instead.

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These slides list the tasks test admins need to take care of before and during MCAS.

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Video: DESE MCAS Portal Overview for Test Admins 2026

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Video: DESE MCAS Portal Overview for Test Admins 2026

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10 minute video

Double click the video to expand to full screen.

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Modules Access short training modules that provide step-by-step instructions to computer-based testing and using the MCAS Portal. MCAS…

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Providing the Human Read-Aloud Accommodation 2026

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Providing the Human Read-Aloud Accommodation 2026

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If a student Chromebook is missing the MCAS app, a powerwash should fix this issue. These are the instructions.

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How to Power Wash Your Chromebook to Factory Reset