Resources and Readiness Requirements for Spring 2026 Statewide Assessments - NJDOE Broadcast Reminder

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A New Jersey Department of Education broadcast reminds schools and districts of key resources and readiness requirements for preparing Spring 2026 statewide assessments. Materials are provided through the NJSLA‑A/NJGPA‑A website and the New Jersey Assessments Portal, developed in response to educator and family feedback. The notice highlights one-pagers, practice tests, sample communication letters, writing rubrics, recorded training sessions, and test administrator scripts. It also emphasizes required annual training for District Test Coordinators and Technology Coordinators via TIDE/ClearCourse before administration.

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Resources and Readiness Requirements for Spring 2026 Statewide Assessments

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| | | --- | | | | Date: April 15, 2026
To: Local Educational Agency Leads
Route To: Principals, District Test Coordinators, School Test Coordinators, Educators
From: Jorden Schiff, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Division of Teaching and Learning
Resources and Readiness Requirements for Spring 2026 Statewide Assessments
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is issuing this broadcast as a reminder to schools and districts of key resources and readiness requirements that support preparation for the Spring 2026 administration of statewide assessments. These materials are available on the
NJSLA‑A/NJGPA‑A website and the New Jersey Assessments Portal, and were developed in response to questions and feedback shared by educators, administrators, and families during recent statewide information sessions and following the initial administration of the NJGPA-Adaptive (NJGPA-A) .
Available resources include:
• Preparing for NJSLA-A One-Pagers for Students and Families – Documents directing students and families to materials, including free online practice tests, available on the NJSLA-A/NJGPA-A website.
• Practice Tests – Available within the New Jersey Assessments Portal: Practice Tests webpage, grade specific practice tests and grade-banded sample items can help familiarize educators and students with the online testing environment, the available tools, and the various types of test questions.
• Sample Parent/Guardian Letter – A customizable and optional communication template for districts, available on the NJSLA-A/NJGPA-A website.
• NJSLA-A Writing Rubrics – Information on how writing prompts will be scored, available on the NJSLA-A/NJGPA-A website.
• On-demand Information Session Presentation – Recorded session available within the New Jersey Assessments Portal: Resources under “Resource Type: Trainings”.
• Test Administrator Scripts – Available within the New Jersey Assessments Portal: Testing Personnel webpage under the “Scripts” section. These scripts must be read verbatim by Test Administrators to ensure consistent administration and provide students with clear, standardized directions.
As districts continue planning for the spring administration, the NJDOE also reminds Local Education Agencies that annual training for District Test Coordinators (DTCs) and Technology | Coordinators (TCs) is a required component of assessment readiness for the NJGPA-Adaptive (NJGPA-A), NJSLA-Adaptive (NJSLA-A), and NJSLA-Science (NJSLA-S), as outlined in the January 21, 2026 NJDOE broadcast. District Test Coordinators (DTCs) and Technology Coordinators (TCs) must be familiar with the new assessment structures, timing, and student instructions prior to test administration to ensure secure and consistent testing practices across districts. Required training modules are automatically assigned to DTCs and TCs in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) and are accessed through ClearCourse via TIDE or the New Jersey Assessments Portal. Districts must ensure that all designated coordinators have completed the required training in advance of test administration. Contact Information • ClearCourse access or technical support: New Jersey Assessment Help Desk at (855) [616-5600 or email](616-5600 or email NJHelpDesk@cambiumassessment.com)[ ](616-5600 or email NJHelpDesk@cambiumassessment.com)[NJHelpDesk@cambiumassessment.com](616-5600 or email NJHelpDesk@cambiumassessment.com) • All other inquiries (e.g. , training requirements, scheduling concerns, irregularity reports): Office of Assessments at (609) [376-3960 or email](376-3960 or email assessment@doe.nj.gov)[ ](376-3960 or email assessment@doe.nj.gov)[assessment@doe.nj.gov](376-3960 or email assessment@doe.nj.gov)

FAQs

What resources does the NJDOE provide for Spring 2026 assessment preparation?

The NJDOE provides student and family one-pagers, practice tests in the New Jersey Assessments Portal, a sample parent/guardian letter, writing rubrics, an on-demand information session presentation, and test administrator scripts.

How do District Test Coordinators and Technology Coordinators complete required training?

Required training modules are automatically assigned in TIDE and accessed through ClearCourse via TIDE or the New Jersey Assessments Portal. Designated coordinators must complete the required training in advance of test administration.

Where can districts find the practice tests and sample materials?

Practice tests are available within the New Jersey Assessments Portal, and other materials (including one-pagers, writing rubrics, and the sample parent/guardian letter) are available on the NJSLA‑A/NJGPA‑A website and/or the New Jersey Assessments Portal.

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