The iReady Reading & Math Benchmark Testing for Grades K-5 will take place three times per year. TCAP will take place in the Spring Semester. Testing will take place during the following windows. Exact dates will go home prior to testing.
2025-2026 Tentative Assessment Schedule
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ASSESSMENT
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ASSESSMENT DATES
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PURPOSE
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SCORING RETURN
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TCAP Grades 3-5 (paper)
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April 13 - May 1, 2026
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Used to assess a student’s comprehension of Tennessee state standards in their specific grade/content area.
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Late summer to early fall. *Grade 3 students will use RAW score data as required for Third Grade Retention Law compliance.
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TCAP-ALT: MSAA, Sci/SS
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September 8 - Dec. 19, 2025 (fall) Feb. 2 - May 15, 2026 (spring)
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Used to assess a student’s comprehension of Tennessee state standards using modified, more accessible standards.
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Mid to late summer.
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ELPA21 (ESL)
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(online) Feb. 2 - March 27, 2026
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Measures English proficiency with ESL Learners.
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Late summer to early fall.
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iReady Diagnostics (K-8)
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Benchmark 1: Aug. 4th – Aug. 29th Benchmark 2: Dec. 1st – 19th Benchmark 3: Apr. 6 - May 15th
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Used to assess students in real-time to promote access to both intervention and advanced instructional services.
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A few days following the close of each testing window.
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iReady Literacy Tasks (K-3)
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Fall - Aug 4 - Oct. 3, 2025 Winter - Jan. 5 - Feb. 6, 2026 Spring - Apr. 6 - May 15, 2026
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Required by LIteracy Success Act to help monitor the progress of a students' literacy journey.
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A few days following the close of each testing window.
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