As required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA), Grades 3-8 Math, and Grades 4 and 8 Science Tests will be administered in the coming weeks. Each assessment consists of two sessions and is administered over two days in an untimed setting. Please make note of the following testing dates:
- Grades 3-8 ELA: Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, March 30
- Grades 3-8 Math: Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27
- Grades 4 and 8 Science: Tuesday, May 24 and Monday, June 6
For more information, please refer to the following documents. Please contact your child’s school with any additional questions or concerns.
- Parents’ FAQ - 3-8 ELA & Math Tests
- 3-8 Assessments: What Parents Need to Know
- Things Every Parent Should Know About Testing Participation Under ESSA
- Things Every Stakeholder Should Know About Testing Participation Under ESSA
Additionally, the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is administered to all English Language Learners in grades K-12 each spring to determine students’ progress in learning English, as well as the level of English as a New Language services they are to be provided the following school year. The NYSESLAT testing windows:
- Speaking: Monday, April 18-Friday, May 20
- Listening, Reading & Writing: Monday, May 9-Friday, May 20
For more information on the NYSESLAT, please visit the New York State Education Department’s bilingual education website.