PreACT 9 Secure and PreACT Secure School and District Testing

Important Dates

The Schedule of Events contains all dates and deadlines for PreACT Secure District Testing test events. Check it frequently to stay on track for testing. We recommend uploading students as early as possible, but you may upload students, assign events, and add accommodations up to the day before you test online.

Academic Year
2026-2027

Fall PreACT 9 Secure and PreACT Secure

  • ACT Now and TCM Opens: August 3, 2026
  • PreACT Secure Test Window: September 28 – October 23, 2026
  • Schedule of Events: Fall (coming soon)

Academic Year
2025-2026

Spring PreACT 9 Secure and PreACT Secure

  • ACT Now and TCM Opens: January 5, 2026
  • PreACT Secure Test Window: March 16 – April 24, 2026

Resources & Tips

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Stetting up ACT Now

File Upload Resources:

Manage Your Students:

Manage Accommodations

Resources:

Technical Coordinator Resources for Online Testing

Resources:

Prepare Students for Testing

How to Access and Complete Training Modules in TCM

Test Coordinator Modules:

Room Supervisor Modules:

  • Test Day: Before Examinees Arrive (coming soon)
  • Test Day: Administration (coming soon)
  • Testing with Accommodations and Supports (coming soon)

 Set Up Test Center Manager (TCM):

Test Day Resources

Administer Test: 

Printable Test Day Resources:

Accommodations Resources for Testing Staff

Return Test Materials

 

 

Helpful Links & Contact Info

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    • Log into ACT Now to manage your test administration
    • Access Online Reporting

 

 

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