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 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
ACCESS Reporting and Planning Webinar
  • Accessing and interpreting results from WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS
 Thursday, May 14 at 10:30–11:30 a.m. ESOL directors, WIDA ACCESS district and school test coordinators, principals, ESOL educators All levels -
MCAS Growth to Standard
  • Introducing growth to standard — a complement to student growth percentile (SGP)
 Thursday, May 21 at 9:30–10:30 a.m. School and district MCAS data users New and returning staff -
MCAS Early Release Data Webinar
  • Accessing early release MCAS data
  • Reviewing differences in versions of early release data
  • Data embargo
  • Data discrepancy period
 Tuesday, June 9 at 9:30–10:30 a.m. School and district MCAS data users New and returning staff -

Last Updated: May 11, 2026

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