ISA Summative Resources

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 Webpage

ISA Key Dates – Spring 2027

View ISA key dates for Spring 2027.
Event Date(s)
ISA Spring 2027 Testing Window – Paper Testing 3/1/27 – 4/30/27
ISA Spring 2027 Testing Window – Online Testing 3/1/27 – 4/30/27
QuISBE Live 10/26/26 - 6/4/27
Training Administration Live 12/22/26
Test Coordinator and Test Administration Manuals Due in District 1/11/27 - 1/14/27
Science: Materials Ordering window for districts/schools (all paper tests, paper kits, paper-based test proctor scripts, additional manuals, return labels) 2/15/27 - 4/26/27
Create Proctor Groups 2/1/27 - 4/26/27
Deadline to return computer-based testing nonscorable materials to Pearson (One week after testing) 5/7/27

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:

  • How to register students (examples may include: setting up tests for IAR, ISA, and QuISBE, adding accommodations, etc.)
  • How to create, prepare, and start sessions.
  • How to print out Student Test Tickets.
  • How to order Additional Materials.

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