Assessment Calendar

2025-2026 State Assessment Calendar & Information
 
Required Assessments Administration Window Purpose Results
TCAP End of Course
Fall
Dec.1-18, 2025
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP End of Course
(Computer-Based)
Spring 
April 13- May 5, 2026 
Used as a summative data point for student growth  achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP ACH Grades 3-5
(Paper-Based)
Spring 
April 13- May 1, 2026
Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP ACH Grades 6-8
(Paper-Based)
Spring 
April 13 -May 5, 2026
Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP-Alt.
Grades 3-8
(MSAA & Science/Social Studies)
Spring 
March 9-April 24, 2026
 
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
ACT
Fall Senior Testing 
First Window: Sept. 30, October 1-3 & 6-10
Second Window:
Oct.14-17 & 20-24
Third Window: Oct. 28-31,
Nov. 3-7
 
 
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   ACT websites
ACT
Spring Testing
First Window: March 10-13 & March 16-20
Second Window:
March 24-27 & 30-31, April 1-3
Third Window:
April 7-10 & 13-17
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   ACT websites
NAEP
Spring
Jan. 27- March 7, 2026
Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject grade levels Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals
ELPA21
Access for ELS
Spring
Feb 2- March 27, 2026
Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. Distributed when received from TDOE. Results are not used for grading purposes.
       
Optional Assessments
Administration Window
Purpose Results
Grade 2*
Spring 
2026
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. This information is used to guide future student instruction.
 
 
   
 
 
   
Grade 2 Alt.*
Spring
2026
 
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. This information is used to guide future student instruction.
 
 
2024-2025 State Assessment Calendar & Information
 
Required Assessments Administration Window Purpose Results
TCAP End of Course
Fall
Dec. 2-19, 2024
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP End of Course
(Computer-Based)
Spring 
April 14- May 6, 2025 
Used as a summative data point for student growth  achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP ACH Grades 3-5
(Paper-Based)
Spring 
April 14- May 2, 2025
Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP ACH Grades 6-8
(Paper-Based)
Spring 
April 14 -May 6, 2025
Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP-Alt.
Grades 3-11
(MSAA & Science/Social Studies)
Spring 
March 10-April 25, 2025
 
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
ACT
Fall Senior Testing 
First Window: October 1-4 & 7-11
Second Window: Oct.15-18 & 21-25
Third Window: Oct. 29-Nov. 1 & 4-8
 
 
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   ACT websites
ACT
Spring Testing
First Window: March 11-14 & March 17-21
Second Window: March 25-28 & 31, April 1-4
Third Window: April 8-11
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   ACT websites
NAEP
Spring
Jan. 27- March 28, 2025
Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject grade levels Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals
ELPA21
Access for ELS
Spring
Feb 3- March 28, 2025
Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. Distributed when received from TDOE. Results are not used for grading purposes.
SAT
Spring 
March 2025
April 2025
 
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   
SAT websites
Optional Assessments
Administration Window
Purpose Results
Grade 2*
Spring 
2025
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. This information is used to guide future student instruction.
 
 
   
 
 
   
Grade 2 Alt.*
Spring
2025
 
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. This information is used to guide future student instruction.
 
2024-2025 County Assessment Calendar & Information
Required Assessments Administration Window Purpose Results
Aimsweb
Grades K-10
Fall 
Winter
Spring
Mandated by the state to provide a snapshot into student academic performance throughout the School Year. Results are used to guide individual instruction. This assessment is a state graduation requirement.
Formative results are
reported to parents upon
request and /or at student/teacher/parent meetings.
Citizenship
Assessment
Grades 9-12
  The test is administered to all students until the requirement is met. The results MAY be used as student grade. This is determined at the building level.
School Net
Fall 
Winter
Spring
Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic needs. State Benchmarking Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing.
 
 
 
 
2023-2024 State Assessment Calendar & Information
Required Assessments Administration Window Purpose Results
TCAP End of Course
Fall
Nov. 27-Dec. 14, 2023
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP End of Course
(Computer-Based)
Spring 
April 15-30, 2024 
Used as a summative data point for student growth  achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP ACH Grades 3-5
(Paper-Based)
Spring 
April 15-30, 2024
Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP ACH Grades 6-8
(Paper-Based)
Spring 
April 15-May 3, 2024
Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP-Alt.
Grades 3-11
(MSAA & Science/Social Studies)
Spring 
March 11-April 26, 2024
 
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
ACT
Fall Senior Testing 
First Window: October 3-5 & 10-12
Second Window: Oct.17-19 & 24-26
Third Window: Oct. 31-Nov. 2 & 7-9
 
 
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   ACT websites
ACT
Spring Testing
First Window: March 12-15 & March 18-22
Second Window:Oct.17-19 & 24-26
Third Window: Oct. 31-Nov. 2 & 7-9
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   ACT websites
NAEP
Fall
Nov. 6-17, 2024
Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject grade levels Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals
WIDA
Access for ELS
Spring
Feb 14-April 1, 2024
Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. Distributed when received from TDOE. Results are not used for grading purposes.
SAT
Spring 
March 2024
April 2024
 
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   
SAT websites
Optional Assessments
Administration Window
Purpose Results
Grade 2*
Spring 
April 15-April 29, 2024
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. This information is used to guide future student instruction.
 
 
   
 
 
   
Grade 2 Alt.*
Spring
March 11-April 26, 2024
 
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. This information is used to guide future student instruction.
2023-2024 County Assessment Calendar & Information
Required Assessments Administration Window Purpose Results
Aimsweb
Grades K-10
Fall 
Winter
Spring
Mandated by the state to provide a snapshot into student academic performance throughout the School Year. Results are used to guide individual instruction. This assessment is a state graduation requirement.
Formative results are
reported to parents upon
request and /or at student/teacher/parent meetings.
Citizenship
Assessment
Grades 9-12
  The test is administered to all students until the requirement is met. The results MAY be used as student grade. This is determined at the building level.
School Net
Fall 
Winter
Spring
Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic needs. State Benchmarking Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing.
 
 
 
 
2022-2023 County Assessment Calendar & Information
Required Assessments Administration Window Purpose Results
Aimsweb
Grades K-10
Fall 
Winter
Spring
Mandated by the state to provide a snapshot into student academic performance throughout the School Year. Results are used to guide individual instruction. This assessment is a state graduation requirement.
Formative results are
reported to parents upon
request and /or at student/teacher/parent meetings.
Citizenship
Assessment
Grades 9-12
  The test is administered to all students until the requirement is met. The results MAY be used as student grade. This is determined at the building level.
School Net
Fall 
Winter
Spring
Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic needs. State Benchmarking Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing.
MAP Data
Fall 
Winter
Spring
Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic
needs. State Benchmarking
Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing.
 
2022-2023 State Assessment Calendar & Information
Required Assessments Administration Window Purpose Results
TCAP End of Course
Fall
Nov. 29-Dec. 16, 2021
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP End of Course
(Computer-Based)
Spring 
April 18-May 6, 2022 
Used as a summative data point for student growth  achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP ACH Grades 3-5
(Paper-Based)
Spring 
April 18-April 29, 2022
Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP ACH Grades 6-8
(Paper-Based)
Spring 
April 18-May 6, 2022
Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
TCAP-Alt.
Grades 3-11
(MSAA & Science/Social Studies)
Spring 
March 14-April 29, 2022
 
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
ACT
Fall Senior Testing (Paper)
Standard (Paper): Oct. 5
Initial Accommodations (Paper):
Oct. 5-8 & Oct. 11-15
Make-up (Paper): Oct. 19
Make-up Accommodations (Paper):
Oct. 19-22 & 25
Emergency (Paper): Nov. 2
Emergency Accommodations (Paper): Nov. 2-5 & 8
 
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   ACT websites
ACT
Spring Testing (Paper)
Standard (Paper): Mar. 1, 2022
Initial Accommodations (Paper)
Mar. 1-4 & Mar. 7-11
Standard Online (Paper): Mar. 15, 2022
Initial Accommodations (Paper):
Mar. 15-18 & Mar. 21-25
Standard (Paper): Mar. 29, 2022
Initial Accommodations (Paper):
Mar. 29-31 & April 1, 4-8
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   ACT websites
ACT
Spring Testing (Online)
Standard & ACT- Authorized Accommodations (Online):
Mar. 1-3 & Mar. 8-10
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online):
Mar. 15-17 & Mar. 22-24
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online):
Mar. 29-31 & April 5-7
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   ACT websites
SAT
Fall 
October 13, 2021
October 28, 2021
 
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   
SAT websites
NAEP
Winter/Spring
Jan. 10-March 18, 2022 
Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject grade levels Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals
WIDA
Access for ELS
Spring
Feb 14-April 1, 2022
Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. Distributed when received from TDOE. Results are not used for grading purposes.
SAT
Spring 
March 2, 2022
March 23, 2022
April 13, 2022
April 26, 2022
Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
Scores are available on-line through   
SAT websites
Optional Assessments
Administration Window
Purpose Results
Grade 2*
Spring 
April 18-April 29, 2022
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. This information is used to guide future student instruction.
 
 
   
 
 
   
Grade 2 Alt.*
Spring
March 14-April 29, 2022
 
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. This information is used to guide future student instruction.