Access trainings, manuals, and other resources to prepare for and administer the ISA Summative assessments. The links to the correct file layouts are contained in the relevant manual.
ISBE ISA WebpageView ISA key dates for Spring 2026.
| Event | Date(s) |
| ISA Spring 2026 Testing Window – Paper Testing | 3/02/26 – 4/30/26 |
| ISA Spring 2026 Testing Window – Online Testing | 3/02/26 – 4/30/26 |
| Returning Materials | 2/16/26 – 5/7/26 |
| Create Proctor Groups | 2/9/26 – 4/30/26 |
| Deadline to Transcribe Science Paper Test | 4/30/26 |
| Deadline to return paper-based nonscorable materials to Pearson (picked up by vendor)
(1 Week After testing) – i.e., Test booklets, accommodated test materials
*Nonscorable materials apply for Science |
5/7/26 |
| Deadline to return computer-based testing nonscorable materials to Pearson (One week after testing) | 5/7/26 |
| Performance Reporting Posted to the Illinois Administration Platform | 7/2/26 |
| Preliminary Summative File Posted to the Illinois Administration Platform | 6/4/26 |
| Final Summative File Posted to the Illinois Administration Platform | 7/21/26 |
| Electronic (PDF) ISRs Posted to the Illinois Administration Platform | 8/5/26 |
| Hard Copy ISRs Delivered to Districts | 8/28/26 |
For additional resources including Test Administrator Manuals, Test Administrator Scripts, AF&A Manual, Tools, and Policies, see the Resources page.
For additional resources including Test Administrator Manuals, Test Administrator Scripts, AF&A Manual, Tools, and Policies, see the Resources page.
Use this calendar to set-up time with the Pearson Staff to address questions on the following: