Assessment Division Announcements for School Districts

CDE Technology Updates

2025-2026

• Technology Update 09/12/2025- Topics include:
  • CMAS: Removal of Proctor Cache Configurations in PearsonAccessnext on October 1, 2025
  • DLM: ChromeOS & Windows Updates for 2026 Kite Student Portal App
  • ACCESS: 2025–26 DRC Annual Technology Updates for Screener
  • 2025-26 DTC Kickoff Registration
• Technology Update 07/21/2025- Topics include:
  • ACCESS: Update DRC INSIGHT to version 16 before July 31, 2025.
  • PSAT/SAT: Bluebook Updates for Fall 2025.
• Technology Update 05/27/2025- Topics include:
  • CMAS: TestNav Chromebook Support Update for 2025–26 CMAS Administration
  • CMAS: 2025 Spring Administration Analytics – Key Takeaways from Pearson
  • CMAS: Legislative Update - Paper CMAS Available as Accommodation Only Starting in 2026
  • ACCESS: Upcoming DRC INSIGHT Updates – Action Required by July 31, 2025 

2024-2025

• Technology Update 04/02/2025- Topics include:
  • PSAT/SAT: Testing Window Dates
  • PSAT/SAT: System Status Webpages
  • PSAT/SAT: Digital Readiness Check
  • PSAT/SAT: Contacting Support During Testing
• Technology Update 03/17/2025- Topics include:
  • CMAS Proctor Caching Content Available Monday, March 17th, 2025
  • CMAS: Proctor Caching Bypass
  • CMAS: TestNav and Pearson Access Next Status Website
  • CMAS: TestNav Technology Support
• Technology Update 02/19/2025- Topics include:
  • PSAT/SAT: Critical Bluebook Update
  • Assessment Technology Trainings
  • CMAS Test Simulator Form 
• Technology Update 01/03/2025- Topics include:
  • ACCESS: DRC INSIGHT iPad Secure Application version 15.2
  • ACCESS: Cross-Website Tracking and Device Supervision
• Technology Update ACCESS for ELLs 12-17-2024 - Topics include:
  • ACCESS: Test Window Opening
  • ACCESS: DRC System Status Webpage
  • ACCESS: DRC Insight System Readiness Check
  • ACCESS: DRC Device Toolkit Dashboard
• Technology Update 12/04/2024 - Topics include:
  • CMAS: High-Level Walkthrough: CMAS Technical Training on Pearson's RISE Platform Webinar
  • CMAS: CMAS Test Simulator Form
  • PSAT/SAT: Technical Requirements Updates for Bluebook
  • ACCESS: DRC Documentation Feedback Request
• Technology Update 10/31/2024- Topics include:
  • PSAT/SAT: 2025 Technical Readiness for District and School Tech Staff Webinar Registration
  • CMAS: 2024-25 DTC Kickoff Webinar Recording and Slides
• Technology Update 09/24/2024- Topics include:
  • CMAS: 2024-25 DTC Kickoff Webinar
  • CMAS: Removing Secondary SRF Save Locations in PearsonAccess Next Configurations
• Technology Update ACCESS for ELLs 08-15-2024- Topics include:
  • ACCESS: Technology Webinars for 2023-24
  • ACCESS: DRC INSIGHT Secure Application Version 15
  • ACCESS: Central Office Services (COS) Service Device Version 8
  • ACCESS: DRC Additional Whitelisting Requirements
  • WIDA AMS Enhancements for 2024-2025
  • ACCESS: DRC Additional Resources