Assessments - Overview

Assessments are essential tools for measuring academic progress, ensuring students are mastering key skills and knowledge required for future success.  Specialized assessments, such as the Connecticut Alternate Assessment (CTAA) and the Connecticut Alternative Science Assessment (CTAS), ensure that all learners, including those with unique needs, are evaluated appropriately. 

The PSAT and SAT are administered annually in the fall and spring, respectively, to assess college readiness in areas such as reading, writing, and math, helping students prepare for higher education opportunities.

See the designated dates of each assessment below.

Testing Dates

CTAA

Connecticut Alternate Assessment

Grade 3 - 8 & 11: Eligible students will be tested individually March 24 - May 30, 2025

CTAS

Connecticut Alternative Science Assessment

Grades 5, 8 & 11: Eligible students will be tested throughout the school year.

LAS Links

English Language Proficiency Assessment

Grades K - 12 will be tested individually January 2nd - March 7th, 2025

NGSS

Next Generation Science Standards Assessment

  • Grade 5: May 8th, 2025  
  • Grade 8: May 6th-7th, 2025
  • Grade 11:  
    • Last Names L-Z: March 19th, 2025
    • Last Names A-K: March 26th, 2025

SBA

Smarter Balanced Assessment

  • Grade 3: May 19th-23rd, 2025
  • Grades 4-5: May  12th-16th, 2025
  • Grades 6-8: May 1st-15th, 2025

 

SAT School Day

  • Grade 11:
    • Last Names A-K: March 19th,  2025
    • Last Names L-Z: March 26th,  2025

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