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:
| Assessment | Subject(s) | Grade Level(s) | Testing Window | Requirement | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJGPA (Fall) | ELA & Math | 11-12 | Oct 13 - Oct 28, 2026 | State - Graduation | NJGPA Parent Resources |
| NJSLA-Adaptive (Fall Block) | ELA & Math | ELA: 9 Math: 9-12 |
Nov 30 - Dec 16, 2026 | Federal - Accountability | NJ DOE Assessment Info |
| NJGPA-Adaptive (Spring) | ELA & Math | 11-12 | Mar 1 - Mar 19, 2027 | State - Graduation | NJ DOE Assessment Info |
| NJSLA-Adaptive (Spring) | ELA & Math | ELA: 3-9 Math: 3-12 |
Apr 19 - May 21, 2027 | Federal - Accountability | NJSLA Resources |
| NJSLA-Science | Science | 5 8 11 | Apr 19 - May 21, 2027 | Federal - Accountability | NJSLA Science Resources |
| Portfolio Appeals | ELA & Math | 12 | Jan 4 - May 3, 2027 | State - Graduation | Portfolio Appeals Process |
| NJGPA-Adaptive (Summer) | ELA & Math | 11-12 | Jul 19 - Aug 3, 2027 | State - Graduation | NJ DOE Assessment Info |
| Assessment | Subject(s) | Grade Level(s) | Testing Window | Requirement | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-Ready | ELA, Math & Spanish Reading | K-8 |
F: Sep 8 - Nov 13, 2026 W: Jan 5 - Feb 26, 2027 S: Apr 5 - Jun 16, 2027 |
District | i-Ready Family Center |
| i-Ready Literacy Tasks | Reading | K-3 |
F: Sep 8 - 22, 2026 W: Jan 5 - 19, 2027 |
District | i-Ready Resources |
| i-Ready Dyslexia | Reading Screening | K-3 |
F: Sep 23 - Oct 8, 2026 W: Jan 20 - 27, 2027 |
District | i-Ready Dyslexia Info |
| LinkIt! K | ELA & Math | K | F: Sep 16 - Oct 16, 2026 | District | LinkIt! Platform |
| LinkIt! Science (Elementary) | Science | 3-8 |
F: Sep 14 - 15, 2026 W: Jan 11 - 12, 2027 S: Apr 9 - 12, 2027 |
District | LinkIt! Platform |
| LinkIt! Science (High School) | Science | 9-10 |
F: Sep 21 - 22, 2026 W: Jan 11 - 12, 2027 S: Mar 15 - 16, 2027 |
District | LinkIt! Platform |
| ImgLrn (Elementary) | ELA & Math | 8 |
F: Sep 10 - 11, 2026 W: Jan 7 - 8, 2027 S: Apr 7 - 8, 2027 |
District | Imagine Learning |
| ImgLrn (High School) | ELA & Math | 9 |
F: Sep 14 - 18, 2026 W: Jan 5 - 8, 2027 S: Mar 9 - 12, 2027 |
District | Imagine Learning |
| District Assessments (Elementary) | Social Studies | 3-8 |
DA1: Dec 2, 2026 DA2: Mar 10, 2027 DA3: Jun 2, 2027 |
District | District Website |
| District Assessments (High School) | Various Subjects | 9-12 |
DA1: Oct 27 - 29, 2026 DA2: Jan 20 - 22, 2027 DA3: Apr 6 - 8, 2027 DA4: Jun 2 - 4, 2027 |
District | District Website |
| Assessment | Subject(s) | Grade Level(s) | Testing Window | Requirement | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCESS for ELLs | English Language Proficiency | K-12 | Feb 1 - Apr 2, 2027 | Federal - ELL | WIDA ACCESS Info |
| DLM (Year End) | ELA, Math, Science | ELA/Math: 3-8 11 Sci: 5 8 11 |
Apr 5 - May 28, 2027 | Federal - Special Ed | DLM New Jersey |
| SEL (Elementary) | Social-Emotional Learning | 3-8 |
BOY: Oct 13 - 16, 2026 MOY: Feb 22 - 26, 2027 EOY: May 24 - 28, 2027 |
District | SEL Resources |
| SEL (High School) | Social-Emotional Learning | 9 |
BOY: Oct 19 - 23, 2026 MOY: Feb 22 - 25, 2027 EOY: Apr 12 - 16, 2027 |
District | SEL Resources |
| Assessment | Subject(s) | Grade Level(s) | Testing Window | Requirement | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT/PSAT | Math & Evidence-Based Reading/Writing | 9-12 | Oct 7, 2026 | District | SAT Suite Resources |
| AP Exams | Various Subjects | 9-12 | May 3 - 14, 2027 CONFIRMED — official College Board schedule (see AP Exam Schedule below) | Course Enrollment | AP Student Resources |
| CogAT | Cognitive Abilities | K-12 | Jan 19 - 29, 2027 | District | CogAT Information |
| Date | Session 1 (8:00 AM) | Session 2 (12:00 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 3 | AP Human Geography; AP Physics C: Mechanics | AP Biology; AP Italian Language and Culture |
| Tue, May 4 | AP U.S. Government and Politics | AP European History; AP Microeconomics |
| Wed, May 5 | AP English Literature and Composition | AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based; AP Physics C: E&M |
| Thu, May 6 | AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based; AP World History: Modern; AP French Language and Culture | AP Chemistry |
| Fri, May 7 | AP U.S. History | AP Macroeconomics |
| Mon, May 10 | AP Calculus AB; AP Calculus BC | AP Music Theory |
| Tue, May 11 | AP Precalculus | AP Statistics |
| Wed, May 12 | AP English Language and Composition | AP Computer Science A |
| Thu, May 13 | AP Spanish Language and Culture | AP Environmental Science |
| Fri, May 14 | AP Computer Science Principles | AP Latin; AP Psychology |
AP Exams are administered over two weeks, May 3-14, 2027, per the official College Board schedule. For most schools in New Jersey, Session 1 begins at 8:00 AM and Session 2 at 12:00 PM. Late testing: May 17-21, 2027.
| Assessment | Subject(s) | Grade Level(s) | Testing Window | Requirement | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAEP | Science | 8 (if school selected) | Jan 25 - Mar 12, 2027 Only if selected by the NAEP State Coordinator | Federal - Selected Schools | NAEP Information |