Assessment Calendar 2025 - 2026
| Assessment Name | Assessment Dates | Window | Delivery Method | Required Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Access for ELLs (English Language Proficiency) |
January 5, 2026 - February 27, 2026 | 9 Weeks |
Kindergarten: Paper |
English Learners K-12 |
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Alternate Access for ELLs (English Language Proficiency) |
January 5, 2026 - February 27, 2026 | 9 Weeks |
Paper/Pencil |
English Learners in Grades K-12 with Significant Cognitive Disabilities |
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Maine Through Year Assessment: Mathematics & Reading |
Fall (Required): September 15, 2025 - October 24, 2025 |
6 Weeks |
Online | Students in Grades 3-8, & 2nd Year of High School |
| Maine Science Assessment |
Grades 5 and 8: May 11, 2026 - May 22, 2026 High School: April 1, 2026 - April 17, 2026 |
2 Weeks | Online | Grades, 5, 8, & 3rd Year of High School |
| MSAA: Mathematics & ELA/Literacy | March 9, 2026 - April 24, 2026 | 6 Weeks | Online | Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities; Grades 3-8, & 3rd Year of High School |
| MSAA Science | March 9, 2026 - April 24, 2026 | 6 Weeks | Online | Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities; Grades 5, 8, & 3rd Year of High School |
National & International Assessments
| Assessment Name | Assessment Dates | Required Participants |
|---|---|---|
| National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) | January 26, 2026 - March 20, 2026 | Mathematics and Reading Grades 4, 8, & 12 and U.S. History and Civics Grade 8 at sampled schools |
| Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) | N/A | International survey of principals and teachers at grades 7, 8, and 9 at sampled schools |
| Program for International Students Assessment (PISA) Field Test | N/A | Math, Reading, and Science age 15 at sampled schools |
| International Computer Literacy & Information Literacy Study (ICILS) | N/A | Grade 8, Computer & Information Literacy at sampled schools |
| Progress in International Reading Literacy (PIRLS) | N/A | Grade 4 Reading achievement in literary experience and reading to acquire and use information at sampled schools |
| Trends in Mathematics & Science Study (TIMSS) | N/A | Grades 4 & 8 Mathematics & Reading at sampled schools |