Assessment Calendar 2025-2026 - Bayonne Board of Education

📅 DATE KEY: F = Fall | W = Winter | S = Spring/Summer

📚 School-Specific Assessment Administration Schedules 📚

For comprehensive information including precise testing dates, designated testing times, specific subject areas, and detailed grade-level requirements for your child's school, please consult the appropriate school-specific assessment calendar:

📘 Elementary Assessment Calendar
BBOED 2025-2026 - Public Edition
(Grades K-8) 📕 High School Assessment Calendar
BBOED 2025-2026 - Public Edition
(Grades 9-12)

Important Notice: This calendar is subject to change. Dates may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances or administrative decisions. Please check for updates regularly and confirm important dates as they approach.

State Assessments

Assessment	Subject(s)	Grade Level(s)	Testing Window	Requirement	Resources
NJGPA	ELA & Math	11-12	Oct 6-17, 2025	State - Graduation	NJGPA Parent Resources
NJGPA-Adaptive	ELA & Math	11-12	F: Oct 27 - Nov 14, 2025 S: Mar 16-27, 2026	State - Graduation	NJ DOE Assessment Info
NJSLA-Adaptive	ELA & Math	3-12	F: Oct 27 - Nov 14, 2025 S: Apr 27 - May 29, 2026	Federal - Accountability	NJSLA Resources
NJSLA Science	Science	5 8 11	Apr 27 - May 29, 2026	Federal - Accountability	NJSLA Science Resources
Portfolio Appeals	ELA & Math	12	Jan 6 - May 1, 2026	State - Graduation	Portfolio Appeals Process

District Assessments

Assessment	Subject(s)	Grade Level(s)	Testing Window	Requirement	Resources
i-Ready	ELA, Math & Spanish Reading	K-8	F: Sep 22 - Nov 19, 2025 W: Dec 8, 2025 - Feb 20, 2026 S: Mar 10 - Apr 27, 2026	District	i-Ready Family Center
i-Ready Literacy Tasks	Reading	K-3	F: Sep 8-22, 2025 W: Jan 26 - Feb 12, 2026 S: Apr 28 - May 1, 2026	District	i-Ready Resources
i-Ready Dyslexia	Reading Screening	K-3	F: Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2025 W: Feb 17-24, 2026 S: May 4-8, 2026	District	i-Ready Dyslexia Info
LinkIt! K	ELA & Math	K	F: Sep 16 - Oct 31, 2025	District	LinkIt! Platform
LinkIt! Science	Science	3-9	F: Sep 26 - Oct 1, 2025 W: Jan 12-15, 2026 S: Mar 16-19, 2026	District	LinkIt! Platform
ImgLrn	ELA & Math	9	F: Sep 22-26, 2025 W: Jan 6-28, 2026 S: Mar 10-16, 2026	District	Imagine Learning
District Assessments (DA)	Various Subjects	3-12	F: Oct 21 - Dec 3, 2025 W: Jan 21 - Mar 12, 2026 S: Mar 30 - Jun 3, 2026	District	District Website

Special Population Assessments

Assessment	Subject(s)	Grade Level(s)	Testing Window	Requirement	Resources
ACCESS for ELLs	English Language Proficiency	K-12	Feb 2 - Apr 3, 2026	Federal - ELL	WIDA ACCESS Info
DLM	ELA, Math, Science	5 8 11	Apr 6 - May 29, 2026	Federal - Special Ed	DLM New Jersey
SEL	Social-Emotional Learning	3-8	F: Oct 14-24, 2025 W: Feb 23-27, 2026 S: Apr 20 - May 28, 2026	District	SEL Resources

College & Career Readiness Assessments

Assessment	Subject(s)	Grade Level(s)	Testing Window	Requirement	Resources
SAT/PSAT	Math & Evidence-Based Reading/Writing	9-12	Oct 20 - Nov 28, 2025	District	SAT Suite Resources
AP Exams	Various Subjects	9-12	May 6-24, 2026	Course Enrollment	AP Student Resources
CogAT	Cognitive Abilities	K-12	Jan 5-16, 2026	District	CogAT Information

National Assessment

Assessment	Subject(s)	Grade Level(s)	Testing Window	Requirement	Resources
NAEP	Reading & Math	8 (JMB School)	Jan 26 - Mar 20, 2026	Federal - Selected Schools	NAEP Information

Important Information for Parents/Guardians

Test Results: Assessment results will be available through the parent portal approximately 4-6 weeks after testing completion
Make-up Testing: Students absent during testing windows will be scheduled for make-up sessions
Test Preparation: Resources are available through district websites and classroom teachers
Accommodations: Students with IEPs, 504 plans, or English Language Learners are entitled to appropriate accommodations
Questions: Contact your school's test coordinator or guidance office