MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
State and District Assessment Dates 2023-2024
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The New Jersey Department of Education requires public school districts to administer standardized assessments each school year. Below is a table outlining the Morris School District’s testing schedule for the 2023-2024 school year. To obtain further information about each assessment, please visit the New Jersey Department of Education’s Assessment website at State of New Jersey, Department of Education Assessment or contact the MSD Office of Curriculum and Instruction.
(STATEWIDE ASSESSMENTS TESTING SCHEDULE 2023-2024)
***dates/tests subject to change by NJDOE***
ASSESSMENT |
GRADE |
COMPUTER ADMINISTRATION WINDOW (Paper testing details listed if applicable) |
DLM Fall Instructionally Embedded Mandatory Administration | English language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 3 to 8 and 11, and in science grades 5, 8, and 11 | September 11 to December 22, 2023 |
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA)JGPA | 11 and 12 Note: Students in grade 12 and students repeating grade 11 may take the NJGPA if needed to meet the State graduation assessment requirement. | October 10 to October 16, 2023 Makeup: October 17 to October 20, 2023 *PAPER Testing dates match above |
Portfolio Appeals | 12 | January 2, 2024 to May 3, 2024 |
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 | Grades K-12 Alt. ACCESS 1 through 12 | February 5, 2024 - March 29, 2024 *PAPER Testing dates match above |
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) | 11 | March 11, 2024 to March 15, 2024 Makeup: March 18, 2024 to March 22, 2024 *PAPER Testing dates match above |
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) | English language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 3 to 8 and 11, and in science grades 5, 8, and 11 | April 8, 2024 to May 31, 2024 |
NJSLA-Science Administration | 5, 8 and 11 | April 29, 2024 to May 24, 2024 Makeup: May 28, 2024 to May 31, 2024 |
NJSLA-ELA and Math Regular Spring Administration | ELA: 3 through 9 Math: 3 through high school Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 as needed | April 29, 2024 to May 24, 2024 Makeup: May 28, 2024 to May 31, 2024 |
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) | 11 and 12 | July 22, 2024 to July 26, 2024 Makeup: July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 *PAPER Testing dates match above |
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) | English language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 3 to 8 and 11, and in science grades 5, 8, and 11 | April 3, 2023 to May 26, 2023 |
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) | Grade 12 (Mathematics and Reading) | February 21, 2024 |
DISTRICT AND OTHER TESTING DATES*
ASSESSMENT |
GRADE |
COMPUTER ADMINISTRATION WINDOW |
NNAT3 (Naglieri Non-Verbal Ability Test) | Grades 3 & 4 | Winter 2024 Grades 3-5 as necessary |
iReady Diagnostic | Grades K-9 | Grades 1-9 Fall Window opens September 11, 2023 Fall Window closes September 29, 2023 Grade K Fall Window opens October 9, 2023 Fall Window closes October 27, 2023 Winter Window opens January 16, 2024 Winter Window closes February 5, 2024 Spring Window opens May 6, 2024 Spring Window closes June 7, 2024 |
Star Reading and Math in English & Spanish for Students in Bilingual Classes | Grades 6-12 | Fall Window opens September 25, 2023 Winter Window opens January 22, 2024 Spring Window opens April 15, 2024 |
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AP (Advanced Placement) | May 6 - 17, 2024 Makeup: May 22, May 23, and May 24 | |
*Building-based testing schedules will be published and distributed closer to testing dates and will include exact testing days and time allotments.
*Please contact your child’s school for information on accommodations and accessibility options for any of the assessments above.
*If a student is permitted extra time or any other accommodations by their IEP, parents/guardians should contact their case manager for additional details.
For more information and sample questions, please visit:
NJ WIDA ACCESS Testing Information
https://wida.wisc.edu/memberships/consortium/nj
iReady Diagnostic Information for Parents
http://i-readycentral.com/download/?res=479&view_pdf=1
Renaissance STAR Assessment Information for Parents
https://www.renaissance.com/services/parent-resources/assessments-testing/