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Students may test during any Test Event, as needed. Students with multi-day testing should be scheduled early in the Test Event since they must start and complete testing in the same Test Event.  \n\n| Content Area (s) | Grades Assessed | Test Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| English, Math, Reading,\u003Cbr>Science | 9, 10 | March 8-March 19, 2027 |\n| English, Math, Reading,\u003Cbr>Science | 9, 10 | March 22-April 2, 2027 |\n| English, Math, Reading,\u003Cbr>Science | 9, 10 | April 5-April 16, 2027 |\n\nDynamic Learning Maps – Alternate Assessment (DLM-AA)  \n*Current Grade 12 students without a valid Grade 11 or 12 score or qualifying exemption from any previous Grade 11 or 12 DLM-AA administration will be rostered to take DLM-AA in spring 2027.  \n\n| Content Area(s) | Grades Assessed | Testing Window |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ELA/Math | Grades 3–11* | March 10-May 5, 2027 |\n| Science | Grades 5, 8, 9-11* | March 10-May 5, 2027 |\n\nACT + Science + Writing  \nTesting may be scheduled on any day within the selected Test Event, as needed. Students requiring multi-day testing should be scheduled early in the Test Event, as they must begin and complete testing within the same Test Event.  \n*Current Grade 12 students without a valid Grade 11 or 12 score or qualifying exemption from any previous ISBE-provided administration will be rostered automatically to take ACT + Science + Writing in spring 2027.  \n\n| Content Area(s) | Grade Assessed | Test Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing | 11 * | March 23-April 2, 2027 |\n| English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing | 11 * | April 6-16, 2027 |\n| English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing | 11 * | April 20-30, 2027 |","cbCaieYGvO65UbLQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieYGvO65UbLQ","pdf",182240,"English","# 2026-27 Illinois State Assessment Dates\n## Spring Holidays and Time Change\n## Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS)\n## WIDA ACCESS (ELs)/Alternate ACCESS\n## Illinois Science Assessment (ISA)\n## Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)\n## PreACT 9 Secure/PreACT Secure\n## Dynamic Learning Maps – Alternate Assessment (DLM-AA)\n## ACT + Science + Writing","[{\"question\":\"What are the key spring 2027 dates listed for holidays and time change?\",\"answer\":\"The schedule lists Ramadan (Feb 7–Mar 8, 2027), Eid al-Fitr (Mar 9–10, 2027), Good Friday (Mar 26, 2027), and several other observances including Passover (Apr 21–29, 2027). It also notes that Daylight Saving Time begins on Mar 14, 2027.\"},{\"question\":\"When will WIDA ACCESS (ELs)/Alternate ACCESS testing occur in 2027?\",\"answer\":\"WIDA ACCESS (ELs)/Alternate ACCESS is scheduled for K–12 during the window from January 13 to March 2, 2027.\"},{\"question\":\"How are PreACT Secure and ACT + Science + Writing test events scheduled for students?\",\"answer\":\"PreACT 9 Secure/PreACT Secure may be scheduled on any day within the selected test event, with multi-day testing beginning early so students start and finish within the same event. ACT + Science + Writing is also scheduled within selected test events, and grade 11 students are rostered for spring 2027 testing across the listed date ranges.\"}]","2026-27 Illinois State Assessment Dates - Spring Holidays and Time Change - Testing Windows | PDF",1791598342]