Program Information
The missions of KDE are to partner with districts, school, and education stakeholders to provide service, support, and leadership to ensure success for each and every student. This site hosts all the tools necessary for Districts Assessment Coordinators, Building Assessments Coordinators, Technology Coordinators, and Test Administrators to prepare for and administer Kentucky Summative Assessments.
2025 KSA Important Dates
Important Dates for Kentucky State Assessments and Field Tests.
PearsonAccessnext
PearsonAccessnext serves as the entry point to all Pearson services used by schools and districts participating in Kentucky assessments.
Technology Setup
Prepare your system for computer-based Kentucky assessments. Access technical guidelines, user guides, and TestNav.
Resources
Access manuals, scripts and other documents to prepare for and administer assessments.
Test Preparation
Users can access sample items, TestNav 8 tutorials, and practice tests to prepare for the Kentucky tests.
Released Items
These items may be used to help familiarize test examiners and students with the assessment and item format.
Documents
News for Test Coordinators, Test Administrators, Technology Coordinators, districts, and schools.