Announcements
- January 2026 MacOS Update: We have released an updated version of our macOS kiosk to ensure full compatibility with macOS Tahoe (version 26). Schools that have already installed the older version of the macOS kiosk may continue using it. However, for devices that have been updated to the new macOS Tahoe (version 26), we recommend installing the updated kiosks on those devices to ensure full compatibility.
- Online iTester Portal Updates are coming as of November 21, 2025. A memo was sent to the field on 11/20/25.
- To view the communication please (opens in new tab) click here.
Important Dates
Please (opens in new tab) click here to download a PDF of the Spring 2026 Science Summative Assessment key dates.
| Event | Date |
| Student Kiosks Available for Download | September 8, 2025 |
| 2025-2026 Science Benchmark Administration Window | September 22, 2025 – March 6, 2026 |
| Online Student Registration (test mode*, updating student profiles, manual adds of new students) *Especially important if student needs paper test materials |
December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026 |
| Paper Test Materials Arrive in Schools | by February 23, 2026 |
| Additional Materials Ordering Window | February 23 – April 10, 2026 |
| Online Tests Available for Scheduling in Portal (one week before summative administration starts) |
March 2, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 Summative Test Administration Window | March 9 – April 17, 2026 |
| UPS Pickup Window for Paper Test Materials | March 16 – April 24, 2026 |
| Return of Secure Materials | no later than April 24, 2026 |
| Post-Online Testing clean-up window | April 20 – April 22, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 Reports (Online Data Files) Available in Data Interaction (DI) | June 26, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 Reports (Static ISRs) Download Available in DI | July 15, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 Print Reports in site for schools | August 5, 2026 |