IAR Summative Resources

Access trainings, manuals, and other resources to prepare for and administer the IAR Summative assessments. The links to the correct file layouts are contained in the relevant manual.

NOTE: Resources are continually being updated, please remember before you begin testing to make sure you have downloaded the most up to date version.

IAR Key Dates – Spring 2025

View IAR key dates for Spring 2025.

Event	Date(s)
IAR Spring 2025 Testing Window – Paper Testing	3/03/25 – 4/04/25
IAR Spring 2025 Testing Window – Online Testing	3/03/25 – 4/18/25
Paper registration Pre-ID	1/23/25
Deadline to return paper-based testing scorable and nonscorable materials to Pearson (picked up by vendor - 1 week after testing)	4/25/25
Deadline to return computer-based testing nonscorable materials to Pearson (Math Human Reader scripts - 1 week after testing)	5/04/25

Administration Information

For additional resources including Test Administrator Manuals, Test Administrator Scripts, AF&A Manual, Tools, and Policies, see the Resources page.

Accessibility Features and Accommodations FAQs Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual (Body and Appendices) – Full Document Appendix A: Accessibility Features and Accommodations for Students Taking the Paper-Based Assessments Appendix B: Test Administration Protocol for the Human Reader Accommodation for ELA/L and the Human Reader Accessibility Feature for Math Appendix C: Protocol for the Use of the Scribe Accommodation and for Transcribing Student Responses Appendix D: Unique Accommodation Request Form Appendix E: Use of an Emergency Accommodation on an Illinois Assessment of Readiness Appendix F: Student Accommodation Refusal Form Appendix G: ELA Audio Guidelines Appendix H: Mathematics Audio Guidelines Appendix I: Legal Background Appendix J: Human Signer Guidelines Appendix K: Illinois Assessment of Readiness for Students with Visual Impairment, Including Blindness Appendix L: Guidance for Selecting and Administering the Extended Time Accommodation Assistive Technology Test Administration Guidance (Mathematics v.2.0) IAR Assistive Technology Guidelines Guide to Manually Entering Accommodations for CoWriter ReadWrite

Guide to Manually Enter Accommodations and Accessibility Features into PearsonAccessNext IAR SR/PNP Detailed Layout IAR Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) Template SR/PNP File Field Definitions

Computer-Based Chain-of-Custody Form District Chain-of-Custody Form Initial Shipments Emergency Accommodation Request Form Form to Report Contaminated, Damaged, or Missing Materials Form to Report Testing Irregularity or Security Breach IAR Security Agreement Post Test Certification Form School Chain of Custody Form Student Accommodation Refusal Unique Accommodation Request Form

Launch the Illinois LMS

IAR ELA/Math Computer-Based Test Administration Manual IAR ELA/Math Paper-Based Test Administration Manual

IAR ELA/Math Test Coordinator Manual

Create/Edit/Update Sessions Generate & Print TestNav Test Tickets IAR List of Acronyms IAR Shipping Carrier Return Instructions IAR Student Mobility Guidance - Spring 23 IAR Unit Testing Times IAR User Role Matrix IAR User File Field Definitions Make-Up Testing Directions for Computer-Based Testing Outline of Tasks for District & School Test Coordinators Operational Report Guidance Personal needs Profile Guidance - Managing Incorrect Accessibility Features and Accommodations PNP Resolving Rejected Student Tests Starting Test Sessions, Locking/Unlocking Units and Resuming Tests Guidance Stopping Test Sessions Transfer Student (CBT) Guidance Transfer Student (PBT) Guidance User File Template Void Test Score Guidance Verifying the Responsible District and School

Paper-Based English Language Arts Grade 3 Paper-Based English Language Arts Grade 4-8 Paper-Based Mathematics Grade 3 Paper-Based Mathematics Grades 4-5 Paper-Based Mathematics Grades 6-8 Computer-Based English Language Arts Grade 3-8 Computer-Based Mathematics Grade 3-5 Computer-Based Mathematics Grade 6-8

ELA Large Print Math Large Print Spanish Large Print

ELA Braille Math Braille

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Arabic CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Arabic PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Arabic PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Arabic

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Chinese (Mandarin) CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Chinese (Mandarin) PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Chinese (Mandarin) PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Chinese (Mandarin)

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Hindi CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Hindi PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Hindi PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Hindi

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Gujarati CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Gujarati PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Gujarati PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Gujarati

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Korean CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Korean PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Korean PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Korean

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Polish CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Polish PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Polish PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Polish

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Russian CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Russian PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Russian PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Russian

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Spanish CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Spanish PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Spanish PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Spanish

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Tagalog CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Tagalog PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Tagalog PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Tagalog

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Ukrainian CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Ukrainian PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Ukrainian PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Ukrainian

CBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Urdu CBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Urdu PBT Grades 3-8 ELA Scripts - Urdu PBT Grades 3-8 Math Scripts - Urdu

Coming Soon

Math Reference Sheet Grade 5 Math Reference Sheet Grade 5 Spanish Math Reference Sheet Grade 6 Math Reference Sheet Grade 6 Spanish Math Reference Sheet Grade 7 Math Reference Sheet Grade 7 Spanish Math Reference Sheet Grade 8 Math Reference Sheet Grade 8 Spanish

Mathematics and ELA Tools - FAQ Mathematics Calculator Policy Mathematics Tool Policy

Bilingual Dictionaries

0-2 Years Experience Test Administrator Training (Webinar PDF) 0-2 Years Experience Test Administrator Training (Webinar Recording) 2+ Years Experience Test Administrator Training (Webinar PDF) 2+ Years Experience Test Administrator Training (Webinar Recording) Spring 24 Webinar Q&A

Reporting Information

For additional resources including Test Administrator Manuals, Test Administrator Scripts, AF&A Manual, Tools, and Policies, see the Resources page.

Note: For DTC and STC to review previous testing administration reports, please click here to access PearsonAccess^next (PAN)

OnDemand Report Guidance

Summative File Field Definitions Guide Summary File Field Definitions Guide IAR Score Interpretation Guide IAR PLS_ESA_CSR Interpretation Guide Content Standard Roster Data File Layout and Data File Headings Evidence Statement Summary File Data File Layout

Additional Resources

IAR Performance Level Cut Scores

IAR ELA Example ISR Arabic IAR ELA Example ISR Chinese Mandarin IAR ELA Example ISR English IAR ELA Example ISR French IAR ELA Example ISR Gujarati IAR ELA Example ISR Korean IAR ELA Example ISR Polish IAR ELA Example ISR Russian IAR ELA Example ISR Spanish IAR ELA Example ISR Tagalog IAR ELA Example ISR Urdu IAR ELA Example ISR Vietnamese IAR Math Example ISR Arabic IAR Math Example ISR Chinese Mandarin IAR Math Example ISR English IAR Math Example ISR French IAR Math Example ISR Gujarati IAR Math Example ISR Korean IAR Math Example ISR Polish IAR Math Example ISR Russian IAR Math Example ISR Spanish IAR Math Example ISR Tagalog IAR Math Example ISR Urdu IAR Math Example ISR Vietnamese

Parent Score Interpretation Guide (English) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (Arabic) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (Chinese Mandarin) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (French) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (Gujarati) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (Korean) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (Polish) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (Spanish) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (Tagalog) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (Urdu) Parent Score Interpretation Guide (Vietnamese)

Illinois Parent Portal website Illinois Parent Videos and Additional Resources Illinois Parent Portal Letters Illinois Parent Portal User Guides

IAR & ISA Office Hours

Use this calendar to set-up time with the Pearson Staff to address questions on the following:

How to register students (examples my include: setup test, adding accommodation, etc)
How to create, prepare, and start sessions.
How to print out Student Test Tickets.
How to order Additional Materials.

Note: During live testing, please call Illinois Customer Support for immediate assistance.

IAR Summative Resources

IAR Key Dates – Spring 2025

Administration Information

Accessibility Features and Accommodations (AF&A) Resources

Accommodation Resources

Forms

Illinois Learning Management System (LMS)

Manuals

Test Administrator Manuals

Test Coordinator Manuals

Resource Materials

Test Administration Scripts

Paper and Computer Based

Large Print

Braille

Translated Test Administrator Scripts

Translated Scripts (Arabic)

Translated Scripts (Chinese)

Translated Scripts (Hindi)

Translated Scripts (Gujarati)

Translated Scripts (Korean)

Translated Scripts (Polish)

Translated Scripts (Russian)

Translated Scripts (Spanish)

Translated Scripts (Tagalog)

Translated Scripts (Ukrainian)

Translated Scripts (Urdu)

Test Design

Tools and Policies

Math Reference Sheets

Tools and Policies

Bilingual Dictionaries

Training Modules

Spring 2024 Training Webinar

Reporting Information

Reporting

OnDemand Reports (ODR)

Report Guides

Additional Resources

Performance Level Descriptors

Cut Score Table

Parent Resources

Individual Student Report (ISR) Shells

Parent Score Interpretation Guides - Translated Guides

Illinois Parent Portal

IAR & ISA Office Hours