Assessment Schedule 2026-2027

Oct 2, 2026

Assessment Schedule 2026-2027 lists district, state, and federal testing windows and formats for multiple programs, including WIDA ACCESS (alternate and standard), CMAS ELA & Math, CoAlt DLM, CMAS Science (and CoAlt CMAS Science), PSAT 9th & 10th grade, Colorado SAT, DIBELS Next, and TS Gold Survey. It specifies target grade levels, subject areas, approximate testing times or session structures, and summarizes how each assessment supports proficiency measurement, progress monitoring, and instructional decisions using aligned standards.

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Assessment and Type (District, Federal, or State)

Assessment Programs by Testing Window

| Assessment and Type(District, Federal, or State) | Dates | Length of Assessment | Grade Levels/Areas Assessed | About the Assessment | Website | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | WIDA ACCESS-State & Federal Alternate WIDA ACCESS-State & Federal | January 11-February 12, 2027 | Listening up to 40 minutes
Reading up to 35 minutes
Writing up to 65 minutes
Speaking up to 30 minutes | K-12 English Language Learners being assessed in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | This online assessment measures a students proficiency in the English language. It is given annually to our K-12th grade students who are identified as an English Language Learner. Once proficiency is shown on the assessment, the district views the results and determines with a body of evidence that the student may exit the English Language Learner program. | [https://wida.wisc.edu/assess/acc](https://wida.wisc.edu/assess/acc)ess | | CMAS ELA & Math-State & Federal | April 5-April 23, 2027 | Grades 3-5~7 H 45 Min.
Grade 6-8~8 H 45 Min. The test consists of 3 sessions per content area and grade level ranging between 65 to 110 minutes | 3-8 being assessed in English Language Arts and Math | This online assessment measures a students achievement in English Languages Arts and Math compared to the Common Core State Standards(Colorado Academic Standards) . The district uses the results to view student progress and alter instructional choices as needed. | [http://www.cde.state.co.us/asse](http://www.cde.state.co.us/asse)[ssment/newassess-sum](ssment/newassess-sum) | | CoAlt DLM-State & Federal | April 5-April 23, 2027 | Anticipated times are
approximately one hour total
testing time for math and 75
minutes for English Language Arts | 3-11 being assessed in English Language Arts and Math | This online assessment measures students with significant cognitive disabilities on achievement in English Languages Arts and Math compared to the Extended Evidence Outcomes of the Colorado Academic Standards. The district uses the results to view student progress and alter instructional choices as needed. | [http://dynamiclearningmaps.org](http://dynamiclearningmaps.org)[ ](http://dynamiclearningmaps.org)[/colorado](/colorado) | | CMAS-Science-State & Federal | April 5-April 23, 2027 | The test consists of three sessions which can last up to 80 minutes for grades 5 & 8 and three sessions which last
up to 50 minutes for grade 11. | 5, 8,& 11 being assessed in Science | This online assessment measures a students achievement in Science compared to the Colorado Academic Standards. The district uses the results to view student progress and alter instructional choices as needed. | [http://www.cde.state.co.us/asse](http://www.cde.state.co.us/asse)[ssment/newassess-sum](ssment/newassess-sum) | | CoAlt-CMAS Sci.-State & Federal | April 5-April 23, 2027 | The CoAlt assessment is not
timed and students may test over multiple sittings. | 5, 8, & 11 being assessed in Science | This online assessment measures students with a significant cognitive disability on achievement in Science compared to the Colorado Academic Standards. The district uses the results to view student progress and alter instructional choices as needed. | [http://www.cde.state.co.us/asse](http://www.cde.state.co.us/asse)[ssment/newassess-coaltsss](ssment/newassess-coaltsss) | | PSAT 9th & PSAT 10th Grade College Preparatory Exam-State | April 12-April 23, 2027
District/School Preference within this Window | Reading & Writing 64 Minutes Math up to 70 minutes Total Testing Time about 2 Hours and 15 Minutes | 9th & 10th being assessed in Reading, Writing and Language and Math | This assessment measures students achievement aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards to help prepare for the 11th grade college entrance exam. | [https://collegereadiness.collegeb](https://collegereadiness.collegeb)[oard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10](oard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10) | | Colorado SAT State & Federal | April

FAQs

Which assessments are included in the 2026-2027 schedule?

The schedule includes WIDA ACCESS, CMAS ELA & Math, CoAlt DLM, CMAS Science, CoAlt CMAS Science, PSAT 9th & PSAT 10th grade, Colorado SAT, DIBELS Next, and TS Gold Survey.

How are assessment timing and testing formats described?

Each program lists a testing date range or onboarding timeline plus approximate testing length or session structure; for example, WIDA ACCESS includes listening, reading, writing, and speaking time limits, while CoAlt assessments may allow multiple sittings.

What grade levels and subject areas are assessed?

Target grades vary by assessment, spanning K-12 and specific ranges for ELA, Math, Science, Reading, Writing/Language, and Math readiness. The schedule also indicates which learners are assessed, such as English Language Learners and students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Oct 2, 2026

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