Navigating the College Board's SSOR: A Comprehensive Guide to SAT Suite Ordering and Scoring
The College Board's SAT Suite Ordering and Registration (SSOR) system is a crucial platform for schools and districts managing the SAT Suite of Assessments. This article provides a detailed overview of the SSOR system, focusing on ordering procedures, roles, and cost considerations, including price discounts for schools serving low-income students.
Understanding Your Role in SSOR
Within the SSOR system, different roles exist to ensure efficient management of the SAT Suite. The "SAT Suite ordering role" is assigned to staff authorized to place and manage test orders, obligating them to procure goods or services and agree to relevant terms on behalf of their school. Often, school districts handle this process for individual schools within the district. Once an order has been placed, whether by the school itself or by the district on behalf of the school, it will be visible on the SSOR dashboard. To view detailed information about placed orders, users with the SAT Suite ordering role can click "View and Edit Order Details."
Avoiding Duplication and Accurate Ordering
To prevent redundant efforts, it's crucial to ascertain whether your district has already placed orders for specific grades. Only order for grades not already covered by the district. When placing an order, accurately estimate the total number of students who may test, including both standard and accommodated test-takers. Additionally, specify the earliest anticipated testing date. If the district has already placed an order, the date they selected will be visible.
For schools within a district, clear communication is essential to delineate responsibilities. The district should order the grades they will cover, while the school orders the grades for which it is responsible. If a district orders a test that the school hasn't previously administered, the school must promptly identify school testing staff within SSOR. A notice will appear on the SSOR dashboard for the SAT Suite ordering role user, prompting them to complete the order for their school.
Key School Testing Staff Roles
Identifying the appropriate personnel is vital for smooth test administration. The key roles include:
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- Test Coordinator: The individual at the school responsible for overseeing the entire testing process.
- Technology Coordinator: The person responsible for managing school-issued student devices and network settings. Contact information for this role is crucial for critical readiness communications.
- Other Staff: The principal and billing contact may also be identified within the system.
Editing Orders
If you placed the order, you can edit your order on the SAT Suite Ordering and Registration (SSOR) site. To adjust existing orders, click "View and Edit Order Details" on the ordering dashboard. On the order summary page, "Edit" links are available for each aspect of the order. After making changes, remember to click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.
Cost Considerations and Discounts
The College Board is committed to supporting schools and districts serving low-income students by offering price discounts. These discounts are based on the federally estimated poverty rate percentage (PR%) up to a maximum of 45%. The PR% will apply to all assessments administered to students, streamlining the process by eliminating the need to identify those eligible for fee waivers and reductions after testing. Districts and schools administering both fall and spring assessments from the SAT Suite are eligible for these pricing discounts.
The SAT Suite of Assessments can be funded by a state, district, or school. The SSOR tool helps schools and districts calculate the potential costs of their SAT Suite of Assessments. Districts and schools will be able to order for the 2025-26 SAT Suite of Assessments in the SAT Suite Ordering and Registration tool (SSOR).
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