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Transition Updates

The following articles were shared in the weekly Assessment Update about Pearson's transition from PearsonAccess Next to LaunchPad and ADAM for the spring 2027 test administration.

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May 13, 2026│Assessment Update

2026-27 Transition from PearsonAccess Next to New Platforms:

As part of Pearson's continued efforts to enhance assessment delivery and reporting, Pearson is transitioning from PearsonAccess Next to the LaunchPad and ADAM platforms for the spring 2027 test administrations. LaunchPad provides a single login experience, giving users centralized access to the Learning Management System (LMS) and ADAM. ADAM will serve as the primary platform for test administration and reporting. Note: TestNav will continue to be used for online testing.

More communication about this transition, including timelines and training opportunities, will be communicated in future Assessment Updates.
June 24, 2026│Assessment Update

Preparing for Spring 2027: Pearson's Comprehensive Training Plan for LaunchPad and ADAM

In preparation for the 2026-27 test administration, Pearson will provide comprehensive training on its new testing platforms, LaunchPad and ADAM, for District Assessment Coordinators (DACs). Beginning in early October and continuing through test administration, trainings will be delivered through a combination of live sessions, pre-recorded trainings, and recurring office hours, allowing DACs to build knowledge over time and revisit content as needed. This phased approach ensures that participants receive information at the point it is needed, aligning learning with key testing milestones.

The training plan will begin with an introduction to the LaunchPad and ADAM platforms. Following the introduction, the training focus will shift to learning how to use the new platforms through biweekly office hours. The office hours will provide instruction on individual topics for each platform and time for questions. In addition, short, targeted pre-recorded trainings will be posted in the LMS.

As districts approach test administration, the Pearson DAC Test Administration Training will bring together all major components of the platforms in an end-to-end walkthrough. To support districts during the testing windows, DACs will have access to biweekly live support meetings to address real-time questions and concerns, provide updates and clarifications, and reinforce best practices.