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State Testing Windows
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NAEP - Jan 26 - March 20, 2026ACCESS (ELL) - January 27 - February 27, 2026SmarterBalanced - March 30 - May 8, 2026Alt. Assessment ELA/Math - March 9 - April 24, 2026
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SD-ACT - March 24 - April 3SD Science & Alt - March 9 - April 24, 2026
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SD Assessment ELASD Assessment MathScienceWHS ACT, Pre-ACT, NCRC and SDMyLifeNWEA MAPNAEP
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K-1st GradeFall: Sept 2 - 11 Winter: Jan 6 - 15 Spring: May 6 - May 15
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2nd Grade
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3rd GradeApril 13 - 17April 20 - 24
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4th GradeApril 13 - 17April 20 - 24
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5th GradeApril 13 - 17April 20 - 24April 27 - May 1
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6th GradeApril 13 - 17April 20 - 24
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7th GradeApril 13 - 17April 20 - 24April 27 - May 1
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8th GradeApril 13 - 17April 20 - 24April 27 - May 1Feb 11, 2026
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11th GradeACT: Mar 24 - Apr 3
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Make-Up Dates
May 4 - 8May 4 - 8May 4 - 8
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DescriptionELA Asessment given by SDDOE. Results are used to drive instruction at the classroom, building, and district level. State also uses results as part of their Report Card. Math Asessment given by SDDOE. Results are used to drive instruction at the classroom, building, and district level. State also uses results as part of their Report Card. Science Asessment given by SDDOE. Results are used to drive instruction at the classroom, building, and district level. State also uses results as part of their Report Card. The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) is an industry-recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies skills necessary for workplace success.Progress monitoring assessments that are given three times a year to help classroom teachers, school buildings, and the school district drive instruction in the subjects of ELA, Reading, Math, Science. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing asessment of what students in the United States know and can do in various subjects. Selected schools represent schools across the nation, and their participation provides an accurate picture of student performance.
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