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This calendar will be updated throughout the year as new information is available. If significant changes are made, they will be noted in this space.
6/14/22 - The Star Winter 2 testing window will be OPTIONAL. The Star Winter 1 testing window is REQUIRED.
12/8/22 - The Biology II window end date has been extended to 2/10/23 (formerly 1/27/22)
3/31/23 - NOCTI Pre-Test end date has been extended to 4/14/23 (formerly 3/31/23)
4/20/23 - Student Well-being Survey date expanded to begin on 5/1/23 (formerly 5/15/23) and combined with Philly School Experience Survey
4/28/23 - Student Well-being Survey/Philly School Experience Survey end date extended to 6/9/23
5/12/23 - Star Spring testing window extended to 6/9/23 (formerly 5/26/23)
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Click here for a detailed 22-23 Assessment Overview slide deck
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Assessment Calendar 2022-2023 (Abbreviated View)
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Note: IEP students are not excluded from taking local assessments based on their disability or support type alone.
The IEP team determines if the student takes state and/or local assessments or alternative assessments with or without accommodations.
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AssessmentGrade(s)Administration DatesRequired?
* Indicates data is part of Board of Education goals and/or school Outcome & Implementation Goals
Point of ContactNotes
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SAT (Saturday)
11-12August 27, 2022
October 1, 2022
November 5, 2022
December 3, 2022
March 11, 2023
May 6, 2023
June 3, 2023
NoSaturdays
For registration details click here.
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Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI)KAugust 29, 2022 - October 17, 2022YesDoria Mitchell
dnmitchell@philasd.org
Kindergarten teachers can administer some of the KEI indicators during the Family Interviews from 8/29-9/2 if time permits. The KEI should NOT be completed for students admitted on or after 9/14. The last day of KEI data collection is 10/17. The last day to enter data into the KEI system is 11/1/22.
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Star - CBM
K-5 Reading
K-3 Math
September 6, 2022 - September 30, 2022 (Fall)**
January 4, 2023 - January 27, 2023 (Winter 1)
March 6, 2023 - March 24, 2023 (Optional Winter 2)
May 1, 2023 - June 9, 2023 (Spring)
*Yes, except for the optional Winter 2 windowstarassessment@philasd.orgReading
Kindergarten
All windows: LN, LS, PS, and RNW
1st Grade
Fall: LS, PS, ENW, POR; Winter & Spring: PS, ENW, and POR
2nd Grade
All windows: ENW, POR
3rd-5th Grades
All windows: POR
Math
Kindergarten
All windows: NR, QC
1st Grade
Fall: NR, QC, A10; Winter & Spring: QC, A10
2nd Grade
All windows: A10, A20, S10
3rd Grade
All windows: S10, MAS, MUL

**Opportunity Network and Dual Language schools will have access to Star for baseline testing beginning on 8/29/22.
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Star Adaptives– Reading, Math, Early LiteracyK - 12 September 6, 2022 - September 30, 2022 (Fall)**
January 4, 2023 - January 27, 2023 (Winter 1)
March 6, 2023 - March 24, 2023 (Optional Winter 2)
May 1, 2023 - June 9, 2023 (Spring)
*Yes, except for the optional Winter 2 windowstarassessment@philasd.orgGrades K-2 take Star Early Literacy until reaching a scale score of 852; then they transition to Star Reading and Math. Grades 3-12 take Star Reading and Math.

**Opportunity Network and Dual Language schools will have access to Star for baseline testing beginning on 8/29/22.
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ACT11-12September 10, 2022
October 22, 2022
December 10, 2022
February 11, 2023
April 15, 2023
June 10, 2023
July 15, 2023
NoSaturdays
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Student Wellbeing Survey3-12September 12, 2022 - September 23, 2022
November 28, 2022 - December 12, 2022
March 6, 2023 - March 20, 2023
May 1, 2023 - June 9, 2023
Yesschoolclimate@philasd.org
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PSAT 8/99September 26, 2022 - January 27, 2023No
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iReadyReading: Gr. K-8
Math: Gr. K-8
October 3, 2022 - November 11, 2022
(beginning of year window)
February 6, 2023 - March 3, 2023
(middle of year window)
May 31, 2023 - June 12, 2023
(end of year window)
Anyone using the programoapvendors@philasd.org
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IstationReading: Gr. K-5
Espanol: Gr. K-5
October 3, 2022 (placement test)
Monthly progress monitoring (ISIP)
Anyone using the programoapvendors@philasd.orgOnly used by Dual Language schools
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Achieve 3000Literacy: Gr. K-12
Math: Gr. 3-12
October 3, 2022 - November 11, 2022
(beginning of year window)
February 6, 2023 - March 3, 2023
(middle of year window)
May 31, 2023 - June 12, 2023
(end of year window)
Anyone using the programoapvendors@philasd.org
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LexiaCore5: Gr. K-5
PowerUp: Gr. 6-12
October 3, 2022 (placement test)
Continuous progress monitoring (Students must demonstrate 90-100% accuracy to move forward)
Anyone using the programoapvendors@philasd.org
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Imagine Language & Literacy: Gr. K-6
Imagine Math: Gr. K-12
Imagine Math Facts: Gr. K-12
Imagine Espanol: Gr. K-2
October 3, 2022 - October 31, 2022
(beginning of year window)
February 6, 2023 - February 28, 2023
(middle of year window)
May 31, 2023 - June 12, 2023
(end of year window)
Anyone using the programoapvendors@philasd.org
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PSAT/NMSQT10-11October 12, 2022
October 25, 2022 (makeup)
Yes, schools must offer school-day PSATsSchool Day
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SAT (School Day)12October 12, 2022
October 27, 2022 (makeup)
Yes, schools must offer school-day SATsSchool Day
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Civics Test9-12 students in Social Science, Civics, AP US Government and Politics, and IB History coursesOctober 31, 2022 - November 23, 2022 (Opportunity Network schools with accelerated schedules and/or non-traditional semesters)
January 17, 2023 - February 24, 2023
(all other schools)
April 24, 2023 - June 15, 2023 (spring block courses and makeup window for all other students)
Yes, for students enrolled in Social Science, Civics, AP US Government and Politics, and IB History coursesassessment@philasd.org
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Biology Benchmark8-12 students in Biology coursesNovember 7, 2022 - November 18th, 2022
January 17, 2023 - February 10, 2023
March 20, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Yesassessment@philasd.org
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Winter Keystone Exams – Algebra 1, Biology, & Literature8-11January 4, 2023 - January 18, 2023*Yes, for Keystone course completersassessment@philasd.org
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ACCESS & Alternate ACCESS for ELs K-12January 4, 2023 - February 17, 2023**Yes, for English Learnersaccesstesting@philasd.org**An additional one-time testing window for a field test will take place from February 14-April 17
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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)4 and 8: Reading and MathFebruary 6, 2023 - February 17, 2023 (Field Trial)Yes, for select students at sampled schoolsassessment@philasd.org
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PASA3-8, and 11: Reading and Math
4, 8, and 11: Science
March 13, 2023 - May 5, 2023*Yes, for students who meet the PASA eligibility criteriaassessment@philasd.org
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NOCTI Pre-Test11 CTE studentsMarch 27, 2023 - April 14, 2023*Yes, for students enrolled in CTE coursesRobert Kingston
rkingsto@philasd.org
Orders due to CTE Office no later than March 6, 2023
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Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test2April 10, 2023 - May 19, 2023Yesassessment@philasd.org
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NOCTI – Post-Test12 CTE studentsApril 11, 2023 - April 13, 2023 (writen exam)
April 14, 2023 (written makeup exam)
April 17, 2023 - April 24, 2023 (performance exam)
April 25-26, 2023 (performance makeup exam)
*Yes, for students enrolled in CTE coursesRobert Kingston
rkingsto@philasd.org
Orders due to CTE office no later than February 17, 2023
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PSSA April 24, 2023 - April 28, 2023 (ELA)
May 1, 2023 - May 5, 2023 (Math & Science)
May 8, 2023 - May 12, 2023 (Makeups)
*Yesassessment@philasd.org
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International Baccalaureate Exam (IB)8-12April 27, 2023 - May 19, 2023*Yes, for grade students enrolled in IB courses
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Advanced Placement Exam (AP)9-12May 1, 2023 - May 12, 2023
May 17, 2023 - May 19, 2023 (late-testing)
*Yes, for students enrolled in AP courses Click here for detailed schedule from the College Board.
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Spring Keystone Exams – Algebra 1, Biology & Literature7-11May 15, 2023 - May 26, 2023*Yes, for Keystone course completers and non-tested 11th gradersassessment@philasd.org
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WIDA Screener for KindergartenKOngoing Yesmultilingual@philasd.org
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WIDA Screener1-12Ongoing Yesmultilingual@philasd.org
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ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)10-12Ongoing NoPlease reach out to your school's counselor or other point person for ASVAB administration; or contact assessment@philasd.org for general ASVAB inquiries.
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