2019-20 Test Administration Windows
Please note: content assessments for Grades 3-5 Social Studies will pause in 2018-19 for TCAP and TCAP-Alt.
Download a PDF of the test administration windows for 2019-20. Specific district calendars may be found on district websites.
Required Assessments
| Assessment Name | Subject(s) | Student Group | Administration Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCAP End-of-Course Assessments |
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High school students and any middle school student taking a high school course |
Fall block: Subpart 1 of ENG I and ENG II must be completed and shipped by December 6
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| TCAP Grades 3–8 |
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Students in grades 3–8 | April 13–May 8 Optional: Subpart 1 of grade 3-8 ELA must be completed by April 17 |
| ACCESS for ELs |
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Students who are English learners | February 17-April 3 |
| Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) |
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Students in grades 3–8 and grade 11 with the most significant cognitive disabilities. |
March 16–May 8 |
| TCAP-Alt |
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Students in grades 3–8 with the most significant cognitive disabilities for both science and social studies, and students in grade 10 for biology |
March 16–May 8 (Tentative) |
| NAEP |
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Students in grades 4, 8, and 12 in selected schools | January 28–March 15 |
ACT (Districts may choose between ACT and SAT) |
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Students in grade 11 |
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Optional Assessments
| Subject(s) | Student Group | Administration Window |
|---|---|---|
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Students in grade 2 | April 13–May 8 |
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Students in grade 2 with the most significant cognitive disabilities |
March 16–May 8 |
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Seniors who took the ACT as juniors |
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Students in grade 11 | Schools choose one primary and one make-up date.
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* Participation in the Grade 2 operational assessment is a district option nad includes the alternate assessment if chosen.
** Participation is limited to seniors who took the ACT as a junior