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State Assessment Calendars
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District Assessment Calendar
*Assessment dates may be revised based upon updates to FDOE K-12 Assessment Calendar. ~Private/Home Education students upon enrollment into a DCPS school
Ongoing Assessments
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
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| WIDA Screener (Eligible ELL students) | K-12th | Within 20 days of enrollment | District | State Statute 1003.56 | 70 minutes |
August
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS) | K | August 20-October 1 | State | State Statute 1002.69 | 30 minutes |
| i-Ready Math Diagnostic | K-5th~ | August 24-September 10 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| i-Ready Reading Diagnostic | K-5th~ | August 24-September 10 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| Achieve 3000 Level Set | 3rd-12th~ | August 24-September 10 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| HMH Growth Monitoring | 6th-8th~ | August 24-September 10 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 30-45 minutes |
| District Baseline Assessments-Semester 1/Full Year-Refer to the District Assessment Spreadsheet which is located at the school level (Students enrolled in courses without a prior year state FSA mandated assessment or VAM score.) | K-12th | August 24-September 17 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading (FAIR) | 9th-12th (select students) | August 27-September 18 | State | State Statute 6A.6.053 | 30-45 minutes |
September
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Start Pre-Test Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) Assessment 1 Get Ready to Read Pre-Test | PK | September | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 60-120 minutes |
| Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)-Datafolio Grades 3-10 English Language Arts-Reading & Writing Grades 3-8 Mathematics Grades 5 and 8 NGSSS Science End-of-Course Assessments (Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry, U.S. History) | 3rd-12th | September-October | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
| Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Papers | 10th-12th | September-November | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 60-180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA English Language Arts Grade 10 Retake-Writing | 10th-12th | September 14-December 18 (Initial Reporting until October 23) | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 120 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA English Language Arts Grade 10 Retake-Reading | 10th-12th | September 14-December 18 (Initial Reporting until October 23) | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1, Geometry | 6th-12th | September 14-November 20 (Initial Reporting until October 9) | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History | 6th-12th | September 14-November 20 (Initial Reporting until October 9) | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
| Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)-Performance Task Makeups Grade 10 English Language Arts Grade 10 Writing End-of-Course Assessment (Algebra) | 12th | September 28-December 18 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
October
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Monitoring Assessments- PMA 1 (all courses ending with State Assessments) | 3rd-12th | October 2-15 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| Preliminary SAT 8/9 (PSAT 8/9) | 7th-9th | October 14 (required) October 29 (elected) | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 165 minutes |
| Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) | 10th-11th | October 14 (required) October 29 (elected) | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 165 minutes |
| SAT-District Testing | 12th | October 14 (required) October 27 (elected) | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 155 minutes |
November
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)-Datafolio Grades 3-10 English Language Arts-Reading & Writing Grades 3-8 Mathematics Grades 5 and 8 NGSSS Science End-of-Course Assessments (Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry, U.S. History) | 3rd-12th | November-December | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
| Achieve 3000 Level Set | 3rd-12th~ | November 16-December 17 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| HMH Growth Monitoring | 6th-8th~ | November 16-December 17 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 30-45 minutes |
| i-Ready Math Diagnostic | 3rd-5th~ | November 30-December 17 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| i-Ready Reading Diagnostic | 3rd-5th~ | November 30-December 17 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| District EOC Assessments-Semester 1-Refer to the District Assessment Spreadsheet which is located at the school level (Students enrolled in courses without a prior year state FSA mandated assessment or VAM score.) | 6th-12th | November 30-December 17 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1, Geometry | 6th-12th | November 30-December 18 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History | 6th-12th | November 30-December 18 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
| i-Ready Math Diagnostic | K-2nd~ | November 30-January 15 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| i-Ready Reading Diagnostic | K-2nd~ | November 30-January 15 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
December
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
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| Progress Monitoring Assessments- PMA 2 (all courses ending with State Assessments) | 3rd-12th | December 4-17 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 90 minutes |
January
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) Assessment 2 Get Ready to Read Mid-Year | PK | January | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 60-120 minutes |
| Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading (FAIR) | 9th-12th (select students) | January 5-26 | State | State Statute 6A.6.053 | 30-45 minutes |
| District Baseline Assessments-Semester 2 Courses- Refer to the District Assessment Spreadsheet which is located at the school level (Students enrolled in courses without a prior year state FSA mandated assessment or VAM score.) | 6th-12th | January 5-27 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs Paper) & Alternate ACCESS for ELLs | K-12th | January 25-March 19 | State | State Statute 1003.56 | 45-245 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1, Geometry | 6th-12th | January 4-29 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History | 6th-12th | January 4-29 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
February
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
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| Progress Monitoring Assessments- PMA 3 (all courses ending with State Assessments) | 3rd-12th | February 22-March 5 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 90-180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA English Language Arts Grade 10 Retake-Reading & Writing (Wave 1 ends 3/26, Wave 2 continues through 5/28) | 10th-12th | February 8-May 28 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 300 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1 Retake | 12th (graduating seniors, eligible) | February 8-March 26 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
March
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)-Datafolio Grades 3-10 English Language Arts-Reading & Writing Grades 3-8 Mathematics Grades 5 and 8 NGSSS Science End-of-Course Assessments (Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry, U.S. History) | 3rd-12th | March-April | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
| Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)-Performance Task Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Grades 4-8 Writing Grades 5 and 8 NGSSS Science End-of-Course Assessment (Civics) | 3rd-8th | March 1-April 16 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
| Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)-Performance Task Grades 9-10 English Language Arts Grades 9-10 Writing End-of-Course Assessments (Algebra 1, Biology 1, Geometry, U.S. History) | 9th-12th | March 15-April 30 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
April
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams | 9th-12th | April-May | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 120-180 minutes |
| Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Papers | 10th-12th | April-June | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 60-180 minutes |
| Paper-Based: FSA Grades 4-6 English Language Arts-Writing | 4th-6th | April 5-30 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 120 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Grades 7-10 English Language Arts- Writing | 7th-10th | April 5-30 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 120 minutes |
| Paper-Based: FSA Grade 3 English Language Arts-Reading | 3rd | April 5-30 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160-180 minutes |
| District EOC Assessments-Semester 2/Full Year-Seniors-Refer to the District Assessment Spreadsheet which is located at the school level (Students enrolled in courses without a prior year state FSA mandated assessment or VAM score.) | 12th | April 5-May 7 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| SAT-District Testing | 11th, 12th (non-concordant) | April 13 | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 155 minutes |
| i-Ready Reading Diagnostic | 3rd | April 19-22 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| Achieve 3000 Level Set | 3rd | April 19-29 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| i-Ready Math Diagnostic | K-5th~ | April 19-May 14 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| i-Ready Reading Diagnostic | K-2nd~, 4th-5th~ | April 19-May 14 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| HMH Growth Monitoring | 6th-8th~ | April 19-May 14 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 30-45 minutes |
| District EOC Assessments-Semester 2/Full Year-Refer to the District Assessment Spreadsheet which is located at the school level (Students enrolled in courses without a prior year state FSA mandated assessment or VAM score.) | K-11th | April 19-May 14 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| Achieve 3000 Level Set | 4th-11th~ | April 19-May 21 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
May
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
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| Head Start Post-Test Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) Assessment 3 Get Ready to Read Post-Test | PK | May | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 60-120 minutes |
| Advanced Placement (AP) Exams | 9th-12th | May | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 120-180 minutes |
| Paper-Based: FSA Grades 4-6 English Language Arts-Reading FSA Grades 3-6 Mathematics | 3th-6th | May 3-28 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160-180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Grades 7-10 English Language Arts-Reading FSA Grades 7-8 Mathematics | 7th-10th | May 3-June 11 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160-180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1, Geometry | 6th-12th | May 3-June 11 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History | 7th-12th | May 3-June 11 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
| Paper-Based: NGSSS Grades 5 and 8 Statewide Science Assessment | 5th, 8th | May 3-28 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
| Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) MAP | 3rd (select students) | May 18-20 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
July
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
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| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1, Geometry | 6th-12th | July 12-23 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History | 6th-12th | July 12-23 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
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Please note, due to the late release of Florida DOE Testing Schedules, future District Calendars may need to have minor revisions made. Always use the Calendar on the District Website to ensure you have the most accurate, up to date version! Thank you for your understanding!
