DRC INSIGHT Software Release: EOD June 25, 2026, the DRC INSIGHT Secure Application and Central OfficeService (COS) - Service Device software will be updated.
DRC INSIGHT Secure Application will be updated to Version 17.
Central Office Services (COS) Service Device will be updated to Version 10.
Details associated with the update are posted on the DRC INSIGHT Portal.
INSIGHT System Requirements: The System Requirements and Software Downloads are available on the DRC INSIGHT Portal. Using the applications dropdown, select General Information and then Downloads.
DESMOS Online Calculator: The DRC INSIGHT test engine uses the DESMOS online calculator. The DESMOS calculators that have been programmed for Pennsylvania state assessments are located at www.desmos.com/testing/pennsylvania.
2026 PSSA, Spring Keystone, and Summer Keystone
NOTICE: Official statewide PSSA and Keystone Exam results are on hold pending further review. More information will be forthcoming.
2026-2027 Classroom Diagnostic Tools
Test Setup Window begins for Math, Reading, and Writing on August 17, 2026
Test Setup Window begins for Science on September 28 2026
Testing Window for Math, Reading, Writing – August 24, 2026 - June 11, 2027
Testing Window for Science – October 14, 2026 - June 11, 2027
2026-2027 Firefly
Test Setup Window begins on September 21, 2026
Testing Window Opens – October 5, 2026
Testing Window Closes for Grades 3-8 ELA, Math, and Science – April 23, 2027
Testing Window Closes for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature – May 14, 2027
Grades 3-8 Seasons
Fall: October 5-November 29, 2026
Winter: November 30, 2026-February 28, 2027
Spring: March 1-April 23, 2027
Reporting
Reports, except Group Progress, available for ELA, Literature, Math, and Algebra – October 5, 2026
Reports, except Group Progress and Instructional Supports, for Science and Biology – November 12, 2026
Group Progress Reports – December 1, 2026
Instructional Supports for Science and Biology – Tentatively February 1, 2027
2026-2027 Winter Keystone
October 16, 2026 – Handbook for Assessment Coordinators and Directions for Administration Manuals Posted
October 15-21, 2026 – Testing Dates Collection Window
November 9, 2026 –Test Setup Window Opens
November 9, 2026 – Shipment of Manuals and Reference Materials Arrive
November 9, 2026 – Additional Materials Ordering Window Opens
November 23, 2026 – Secure Materials and Print On Demand Access Begins
December 7-18, 2026 – Wave 1 Testing Window
January 4-15, 2027 – Wave 2 Testing Window
February 15-18, 2027 – Keystone Corrections Window
March 5, 2027 – District Student Data File Released
March 10, 2027 – Parent Letters available
April 1, 2027 – Data Interaction updated
April 1, 2027 – District and School Summary Reports Available
April 7, 2027 – Individual Student Reports Arrive
The Pennsylvania State Test Administration Training (PSTAT) Website
The 2026-2027 PSTAT scheduled to open November 4, 2026.