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Access short training modules that provide a step-by-step walk-through on using PearsonAccessnext and tasks for computer-based testing, and recordings of previous training sessions along with relevant materials from the sessions.

Some of the training videos below contain chapter breaks for easier viewing. To view the chapter breaks within a video, click on the icon in the lower right corner of the video.

PearsonAccess Next Overview Training Video for Test Administrators

Modules to Assist with Pre-Administration Tasks

The Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile module gives an overview of the steps for ordering materials and updating selected accommodations for computer-based testing and paper-based testing


The Accessibility and Accommodations module outlines the accommodations and accessibility features for computer-based and paper-based MCAS testing


The Infrastructure Trial for Technology Coordinators module gives an overview of the steps to prepare for and administer an Infrastructure Trial


The Infrastructure Trial for Test Coordinators and Test Administrators module gives an overview of the steps to prepare for and administer an Infrastructure Trial


The Creating Sessions module gives an overview of the steps to create sessions for computer-based testing (CBT)

Recordings of Training Sessions to Assist with Pre-Administration Tasks

November Retest Administration Training – September 9, 2024

MCAS Accessibility and Accommodations – January 30 - February 1, 2024
Note: Each session listed below covers the same content.

Overview of Infrastructure Trials for Principals and Test Coordinators for New Staff – January 25-26, 2024




Overview of Infrastructure Trials for Returning Principals and Test Coordinators – January 23, 2024


Overview of the Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) Process - January 18, 2024

Introduction to MCAS Computer-Based Testing – January 17, 2024

Writing Expectations on MCAS ELA Tests- December 2022

Modules to Assist with Tasks to Complete During Testing

The Moving Students Between Sessions module explains how to move students from one session to another session using the PearsonAccessnext User Interface.


The Resolving Incorrect Accommodations During Testing module discusses the steps to update a student's PNP after starting computer-based testing without the correct accommodation.


The Sessions Management module explains how to prepare, start, manage, and stop computer-based test sessions.


The PAN Dashboards module explains how to access, navigate, and change settings for the PAN Dashboards.

Constructed Response and Essay Training Webinars - 2024

English Language Arts


Gr. 3-4 ELA Constructed Response – January 17, 2024

Gr. 3-5 ELA Essay – January 23, 2024

Gr. 6-8 ELA Essay – March 5, 2024

Gr. 10 ELA Essay – February 6, 2024

Science and Technology/Engineering


Gr. 5 STE Constructed Response – February 13, 2024

Gr. 8 STE Constructed Response – February 15, 2024

Introductory Physics Constructed Response – January 31, 2024

Biology Constructed Response – February 1, 2024

Mathematics


Elementary School Mathematics - February 27, 2024

Middle School Mathematics - February 28, 2024

Gr. 10 Mathematics - February 29, 2024

Recordings of Training Sessions for the MCAS Performance Appeals

Recording of Reporting Webinar for Using MCAS Early Release Data

Using MCAS Early Release Data Files – June 26, 2024