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 Covered	Training Dates/Times Registration Links	Intended Audience	Intended Level of Experience	Recommended Read-Ahead Materials
Office Hours for November Retest	Thursday, September 18 at 9:30–10:30 a.m.	Principals and test coordinators	New and returning staff	None
Overview of MCAS Administration Tasks for School and District Test Coordinators	Tuesday, September 30 at 9:30–11:00 a.m.	Principals, school and district test coordinators	New and returning staff	None
Overview of MCAS Administration Tasks for Technology Coordinators	Tuesday, October 7 at 9:30–11:00a.m.	Technology coordinators	New and returning staff	None
Introduction to the MCAS-Alt Core Concepts Describes in depth the process of completing an MCAS-Alt for students	Thursday, October 9 Part A: 9:00–10:30 a.m. Part B: 1:00–2:30 p.m.	Educators who have not recently administered an MCAS-Alt	New and returning staff	2026 Educator's Manual for MCAS-Alt
English Language Arts- Writing for the MCAS-Alt Describes in depth the process of assessing writing skills for the MCAS-Alt ELA requirements	Friday, October 10 at 9:00–10:30 a.m.	All educators seeking support assessing students' writing skills on the MCAS-Alt	New and returning staff	2026 Educator's Manual for MCAS-Alt English Language English Language Arts and Literacy (PreK-Grade 12) Resource Guide (PreK–Grade 12)
Science and Technology/ Engineering for the MCAS-Alt Describes in depth the process of assessing Science for the MCAS-Alt	Wednesday, October 15 at 9:00–10:30 a.m.	All educators assessing students in Science and Tech/Eng in grades 5, 8, and high school on the MCAS-Alt	New and returning staff	2026 Educator's Manual for MCAS-Alt Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Resource Guide
Civics for the MCAS-Alt Describes all requirements and the process of assessing Civics for the MCAS-Alt	Thursday, October 16 at 9:00–10:30 a.m.	All educators administering the MCAS-Alt for students in grade 8	New and returning staff	2026 Educator's Manual for MCAS-Alt Civics Resource guide (Grade 8)

Last Updated: August 25, 2025