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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 10-September 21 | State | State Statute 1002.69 | 30 minutes |
| i-Ready Math Diagnostic | K-2nd~ | August 12-September 10 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| i-Ready Reading Diagnostic | K-2nd~ | August 12-September 10 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| STAR Reading | 3rd-5th~ | August 12-September 10 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 20-30 minutes |
| STAR Math | 3rd-5th~ | August 12-September 10 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 20-30 minutes |
| Achieve3000 Level Set | 3rd-12th~ | August 12-September 10 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| HMH Growth Monitoring | 6th-8th~ | August 12-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. | K-12th | August 12-September 24 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading (FAIR) | 9th-12th (select students) | August 17-September 17 | State | State Statute 6A.6.053 | 30-45 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 | August 30-October 8, 2021 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
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 |
| 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 13 - October 15 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 120 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA English Language Arts Grade 10 Retake-Reading | 10th-12th | September 13 - October 15 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1, Geometry | 6th-12th | September 13 - October 15 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History | 6th-12th | September 13 - October 15 | 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 27-October 13 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
| Progress Monitoring Assessments- PMA 1 (all courses ending with State Assessments) | 3rd-12th | September 28-October 13 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
October
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary SAT 8/9 (PSAT 8/9) | 8th-9th | October 13 | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 165 minutes |
| Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) | 10th | October 13 | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 165 minutes |
| Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) | 11th | October 13 | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 165 minutes |
| SAT-District Testing | 12th | October 13 | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 165 minutes |
| Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) | Students enrolled in US Government | October 25-December 17 | State | State Statute 1007.25 | 160 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 12-December 17 (November 12- weather day- schools closed) | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
| Achieve3000 Level Set | 3rd-10th~ (11th and 12th based on Fall scores) | November 15-December 17 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| Progress Monitoring Assessments- PMA 2 (all courses ending with State Assessments) | 3rd-12th | November 29-December 15 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 90 minutes |
| HMH Growth Monitoring | 6th-8th~ | November 29-December 17 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 30-45 minutes |
| District EOC Assessments-Semester 1 Refer to the District Assessment Spreadsheet which is located at the school level | 6th-12th | November 29-December 17 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1, Geometry | 6th-12th | November 29-December 17 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History | 6th-12th | November 29-December 17 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
December
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January
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
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| 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 4-25 | State | State Statute 6A.6.053 | 30-45 minutes |
| i-Ready Math Diagnostic | K-2nd~ | January 4-January 26 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| i-Ready Reading Diagnostic | K-2nd~ | January 4-January 26 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| STAR Reading | 3rd-5th~ | January 4-January 26 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 20-30 minutes |
| STAR Math | 3rd-5th~ | January 4-January 26 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 20-30 minutes |
| District Baseline Assessments-Semester 2 Courses Refer to the District Assessment Spreadsheet which is located at the school level | 6th-12th | January 4-28 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Mathematics, Reading | 4th, 8th (select schools) | January 24-March 4 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 90-120 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 24-March 18 | State | State Statute 1003.56 | 45-245 minutes |
February
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Monitoring Assessments- PMA 3 (all courses ending with State Assessments) | 3rd-12th | February 18-March 9 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 90-180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA English Language Arts Grade 10 Retake-Reading & Writing | 10th-12th | February 21-March 11 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 300 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1 Retake | 12th (graduating seniors, eligible) | February 21-March 11 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| 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 | February 28-April 15 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
| 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 | February 28-March 25, 2022 | State | 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
March
| Assessment | Grade Levels | Testing Window | District/State | Reason Required | Average Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)-Performance Task Grades 9-10 English Language Arts-Reading & Writing End-of-Course Assessments (Algebra 1, Biology 1, Geometry, U.S. History) | 9th-12th | March 14-April 29 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | Varies/Untimed |
| National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Long Term Trend | 12th | March 21-May 7 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 90-120 minutes |
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 Grade 3 English Language Arts-Reading | 3rd | April 4-15 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160-180 minutes |
| Paper-Based:FSA Grades 4-6 English Language Arts-Writing | 4th-6th | April 4-15 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 120 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations):FSA Grades 7-10 English Language Arts- Writing | 7th-10th | April 4-15 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 120 minutes |
| District EOC Assessments-Semester 2/Full Year-SeniorsRefer to the District Assessment Spreadsheet which is located at the school level | 12th | April 11-May 11 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| District EOC Assessments-Semester 2/Full YearRefer 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 11-May 13 | State | State Statute 1012.34 | 70-90 minutes |
| i-Ready Math Diagnostic | K-2nd~ | April 11-May 20 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| i-Ready Reading Diagnostic | K-2nd~ | April 11-May 20 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| HMH Growth Monitoring | 6th-8th~ | April 11-May 20 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 30-45 minutes |
| STAR Reading | 4th-5th~ | April 11-May 20 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 20-30 minutes |
| STAR Math | 3th-5th~ | April 11-May 20 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 20-30 minutes |
| Achieve3000 Level Set | 6th-10th~(11th and 12th based on Fall scores) | April 11-May 20 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) | Students enrolled in US Government | April 11-May 27 | State | State Statute 1007.25 | 160 minutes |
| SAT-District Testing | 11th | April 13 | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 180 minutes |
| Achieve3000 Level Set | 3rd | April 18-29 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| STAR Reading | 3rd | April 18-29 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 20-30 minutes |
| Achieve3000 Level Set | 4th-5th~ | April 18-May 20 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
| SAT-District Testing | 12th^(non-concordant) | April 26 | District | State Statute 1007.35 | 180 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 2-13 | 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 2-27 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160-180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Algebra 1, Geometry | 6th-12th | May 2-27 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History | 7th-12th | May 2-27 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
| Paper-Based: NGSSS Grades 5 and 8 Statewide Science Assessment | 5th, 8th | May 9-20 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
| Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) MAP | 3rd (select students) | May 16-19 | District | State Statute 1012.34 | 45-60 minutes |
June
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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 11-22 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 180 minutes |
| Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History | 6th-12th | July 11-22 | State | State Statute 1008.22 | 160 minutes |
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*Assessment dates may be revised based upon updates to FDOE K-12 Assessment Calendar. ~Private/Home Education students upon enrollment into a DCPS school ^Subject to change
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!
