District Testing
US Students
ACT District Testing NCR Online Only Summer
The ACT District Testing program provides students the opportunity to earn non-college reportable ACT scores by taking the test in their own classrooms.
Next Steps | Welcome | Test Dates | Tips for Success | Help and Contact
Important Dates
Your Schedule of Events contains all dates and deadlines for your test event. Check it frequently to ensure you're on track for a successful administration.
Test Dates
The ACT Taken Online
Test Window June 11-14, 2024, June 17-18, 2024 and June 20-21, 2024
Documents will be replaced as they become available for Summer 2024 testing
Tips for Success
- Bookmark this web page and check back frequently for updated content. Content will be added as it's available.
- Mark important dates from your Schedule of Events on your calendar and set reminders for deadlines.
- Familiarize yourself with the seven stages of the testing cycle (Orientation, Configuration, Accommodation, Preparation, Administration, Transportation, and Interpretation) by browsing using the links provided. You can see a brief description, action items, and resources associated with each stage to help you get a feel for the testing timeline. Content will be linked as it becomes available.
- Watch for emails from ACT with important reminders. Add our email address to your contacts to prevent emails from going to spam/junk folders. Please see Exemptlisting instructions.
Learn about Test Formats and Policies
Resources:
- Testing Policies and Information (web content) (select the first result listed after applying search filters)
Select Test Staff and Set Up Accounts
Websites:
Resources:
- Staff Requirements, Roles, and Responsibilities (web content) (select the first result listed after applying search filters)
- PearsonAccessnext User Guide (web content) (select the Managing Contact and User Account Information section)
Training:
Tip: When the district test coordinator changes the school test coordinator in PearsonAccessnext, remember to deactivate the existing test coordinator's user account. Updates need to be completed in two places: the manage contacts screen and creating a new user account.
Upload Student Data Records (SDU File)
Dates:
May 6-24, 2024
Websites:
Resources:
- Student Data Upload File Requirements and Loading Instructions (pdf)
- Student Data Upload File Requirements and Loading Instructions - Fixed Width Format (pdf)
- Student Data Upload Header Template (xlsx)
- How to verify Test Day Selection and SDU (pdf)
Training:
Tip: The formatting in the SDU template includes instructions for how to create a successful file. Be sure to delete the sample row and all blank rows prior to uploading to PearsonAccessnext.
Verify Enrollment Counts
Dates:
May 6-June 21, 2024
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Training:
Complete Site Readiness for Online Testing
Dates:
May 6-June 7, 2024
Websites:
Resources:
- Technical Coordinator Checklist (pdf)
- Technical Requirements for the ACT Test Taken Online (web content)
- The ACT Online Testing Site Readiness Plan (pdf)
- Mock Administration Guide (web content)
ACT Online Technical Readiness Training Tutorials
Learn about Accessibility Supports
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Complete Non-Test Activities
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Provide Examinees Test Prep Information
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Prepare Your Facility and Staff
Resources:
- Test Facilities (web content) (select the first result listed after applying search filters)
- Test Staff (web content) (select the first result listed after applying search filters)
- Test Administration (web content) (select the first result listed after applying search filters)
Training:
Update Examinee Information
Dates:
May 6 - June 21, 2024
Websites:
Resources:
- PearsonAccessnext User Guide (web content) (select the Manage Examinee Information section)
Create Online Test Sessions
Dates:
May 13 - June 21, 2024
Websites:
Resources:
- Technical Guide (web content)
- Preparing Students for the ACT Test Taken Online (pdf)
- Preparing for Online Testing - Quick Start Guide (pdf)
Training:
Administer the Test
Online Testing Dates:
Test Window: June 11-14, 2024, June 17-18, 2024 and June 20-21, 2024
Resources:
Forms
- Test Administration Form - ACT Online Standard Time (online testing) (pdf)
- Test Administration Form - ACT Online Accommodations (online testing) (pdf)
Administration Manuals
Supplements
- ACT Test Translated Directions for English Learners-Online Testing (pdf)
- ACT-Authorized Bilingual Word-to-Word Dictionaries list (pdf)
- Prohibited Device Poster (pdf)
- Calculator Policy (pdf)
- Room Supervisor Checklist-Online (pdf)
Video
- Test Day Overview for Online Room Supervisors (video)
- How to Enter Online Irregularities (training tutorial)
- Manage Online Test Session (training tutorial)
Tip: If you are testing an examinee authorized for English learner supports, have the ACT-Authorized Bilingual Word-to-Word Dictionaries list handy to verify at check in that the examinee’s dictionary can be used for testing.
Test Materials
Note: No materials should be returned to ACT Summer 2024 Online NCR, please refer to the manual for information on test material retention.
Secure Storage and Transport Resources:
Access and Understand Score Reports
Dates:
August 2, 2024
Websites:
Resources:
- Setting Up for Success - Online Reporting and TAA (pdf)
- Download Data in Online Reporting - FAQs (web content)
- ACT Online Reporting User Supplement (web content)
Training:
- ACT Online Reporting State and District Benefits Features Navigation and Rosters (video)
- ACT Online Reporting State and District Contract Reports and Student Reports (video)
- ACT Online Reporting State and District Summary Data Tool Resources (video)
- ACT Instructional Mastery For K-12 Schools and Districts (web content)
Share Reporting Information with Examinees
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