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.

ISBE IAR Webpage

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 for Districts/Schools to have student accommodation information loaded into IL Administration Platform for Pre-ID 1/22/25
Materials Due in District
* Initial Order for ELA/Math paper materials
* IAR manuals
2/20/25
ELA/Math: Additional Order window for districts/schools (all paper testing materials) 2/20/25 – 4/1/25
ELA/Math: Additional Order window for districts/schools (computer materials – reader scripts) 2/20/25 – 4/15/25
ELA/Math: Additional Order window for districts/schools (return materials only) 2/20/25 – 4/25/25
Create Proctor Groups 3/3/25 – 4/18/25
Deadline to return paper-based testing scorable and nonscorable materials to Pearson 4/11/25
Deadline to return computer-based testing nonscorable materials to Pearson 4/25/25

Administration Information


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

Reporting Information


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

Program Delivery Team Office Hours


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