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Skip to main content RICAS Resource Center Toggle navigation Rhode Island Home PearsonAccess next Tech Setup Test Admin Guidance Training Practice Tests Released Items Service Center Home Welcome to the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) Resource Center. This site provides access to test administration information, training, practice tests, and other resources to help schools and districts prepare for and administer the RICAS tests. Recently Updated: Guide to the Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) Process Guidelines for Using Assistive Technology as a RICAS Test Accommodation Guide to Importing Users into PearsonAccess next - Updated February 2020 Infrastructure Trial Guide - Updated February 2020 User Role Matrix - Updated February 2020 Common SR/PNP Error Codes ( Test Admin Guidance tab ) Creating Sessions and Sessions Management ( Training tab ) User Role Matrix ( Test Admin Guidance tab ) -- The Undetermined Results Resolution Guide is located in the 2017-2018 Online Testing Guide. Go to User Guides. -- PearsonAccess next Sign in to PearsonAccess next to manage test administration tasks, such as student registrations, user accounts, and monitoring online testing. PearsonAccess next Technology Setup Access technology requirements and user guides. Technology Setup Test Administration Guidance Access the Test Coordinator's Manual, Test Administrator's Manuals, policy memos, and other resources. Test Administration Manuals Training Access short training modules that provide a step-by-step walk-through on using PearsonAccess Next and tasks for computer-based testing. Training Student Tutorial & Practice Tests Access resources for educators to prepare students for testing: the student tutorial for CBT and practice tests for CBT and PBT. Student Tutorial & Practice Tests Released Items Access released items from the spring grades 3-8 RICAS ELA and Mathematics assessment. Released Items Practice Tests Access practice tests to prepare for the MCAS tests. View Practice Tests -- RICAS Service Center Access the RICAS Service Center website to complete the Principal's Certification of Proper Test Administration (PCPA), to order additional materials, and to schedule UPS pickup (PBT only). RICAS Service Center RICAS Service Center RICAS System Status PearsonAccess next User Guide ricasservicecenter@cognia.com 855-222-8936 Fax: 603-749-5108 Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern) Click to view status of TestNav8 and PearsonAccess next sites. Please Note: Routine Maintenance to take place Tuesday and Thursday nights as needed. Check Status page for details on outages. Access the user guide to find instructions, screen shots, and videos for help using PearsonAccess next . © Copyright 1998 - 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved....