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Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

Training Opportunities

Below is a list of current training opportunities offered by the Office of Student Assessment Services. Register for a session by clicking the link in the "Training Dates/Times and Registration Links" column below. Recordings of Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) training sessions will be posted in the MCAS Resource Center approximately one week after the session date.

Sessions and Topics to be CoveredTraining Dates/Times Registration LinksIntended AudienceIntended Level of ExperienceRecommended Read-Ahead Materials
Grades 3–5 ELA 2027 Revised Test Design Webinar
  • Revised elementary test design
  • New test question types
  • Support resources including overview of practice tests and FAQ
 Monday, November 2 at 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Elementary educators, ELA curriculum coordinators/administrators All levels -
Grades 6–8 ELA 2027 Revised Test Design Webinar
  • Revised middle school test design
  • New test question types
  • Support resources including overview of practice tests and FAQ
 Friday, November 6 at 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Middle school educators, ELA curriculum coordinators/administrators All levels -
WIDA ACCESS Test Coordinator Training
  • Organizing and planning for the logistics of WIDA ACCESS administration in January 2027
 Monday, November 9 at 2:00–3:30 p.m. or
Friday, November 13 at 9:30–11:00 a.m. 		ACCESS test coordinators New and returning staff -
Overview of Conducting a Practice Test through the MCAS Training Site
  • General overview of the MCAS Training Site
  • Checklist of tasks to complete to prepare for administering a practice test in the MCAS Training Site
  • Step-by-step instructions and demonstrations on how to complete MCAS Training Site tasks, including registering students, assigning accommodations, scheduling tests, and printing student logins
  • Opportunities for Q&A
 Wednesday, November 18 at 9:30–11:00 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators New and returning staff Guide to Conducting a Practice Test through the MCAS Training Site
MCAS Accessibility and Accommodations Tuesday, December 8 at 9:30–11:00 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators, special education supervisors New and returning staff Accessibility and Accommodations Manual
Overview of Student Registration Wednesday, January 20 at 9:30–11:15 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators New and returning staff Guide to the MCAS Portal, Part III: Student Registration
Office Hours: Accessibility and Accommodations Thursday, January 21 at 9:30–10:30 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators, special education supervisors New and returning staff Accessibility and Accommodations Manual
Administering the Braille Tests and Supporting Students with Visual Impairments Thursday, January 21, at 12:00–1:00 p.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators, special education supervisors New and returning staff Accessibility and Accommodations Manual
MCAS Test Administration for New Staff Tuesday, January 26 at 9:30–11:00 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators New staff -
MCAS Security Protocols for New Staff Wednesday, January 27 at 9:30–10:30 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators New staff -
MCAS Test Administration and Security Protocols for Returning Staff Thursday, January 28 at 9:30–11:15 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators Returning staff -
Technology Coordinator Training Monday, February 1 at 9:30–11:00 a.m. Technology coordinators New and returning staff MCAS Student Kiosk Technology Guide
Office Hours for Spring 2027 MCAS Tests Friday, February 5 at 9:30–10:30 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators New and returning staff Guide to the MCAS Portal
Office Hours for Technology Coordinators Tuesday, February 9 at 9:30–10:30 a.m. Technology coordinators New and returning staff MCAS Student Kiosk Technology Guide
Overview of the Spanish/English Tests Thursday, February 11 at 9:30–11:00 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators, English LearnerEL directors New and returning staff -
Tasks in the MCAS Portal Before Testing Tuesday, March 2 at 9:30–11:00 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators New and returning staff Guide to the MCAS Portal
Tasks in the MCAS Portal During Testing Tuesday, March 9 at 9:30–10:45 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators New and returning staff Guide to the MCAS Portal
Tasks in the MCAS Portal After Testing Tuesday, March 16 at 9:30–10:30 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators New and returning staff Guide to the MCAS Portal
Office Hours: MCAS Portal Tasks Thursday, March 18 at 9:30–10:30 a.m. Principals, school test coordinators, district test coordinators New and returning staff Guide to the MCAS Portal

Last Updated: October 29, 2026

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