Statewide Assessment Testing Schedule 2027-28

Assessment Grades Administration Window
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Instructionally Embedded (IE) Model: ELA, Math & Science (Optional) 

ELA and Math: 3 through 8, and 11

Science: 5, 8 and 11

September 13, 2027 through December 23, 2027 
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) Fall Administration

11 and 12

Note: Students in grade 12 and students repeating grade 11 may take the NJGPA-A if needed to meet the State graduation assessment requirement.

October 12, 2027 through October 27, 2027 

New Jersey Student Learning Assessment-Adaptive (NJSLA-A) English Language Arts (ELA) and Math Fall Block Administration 

ELA: 9 

Math: 9 through 12 (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II for federal accountability) 

November 29, 2027 through December 15, 2027 

Portfolio Appeals 

12

January 3, 2028 through May 1, 2028 

WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS

ACCESS: K through 12

Alt. ACCESS: 1 through 12

January 31, 2028 through March 31, 2028 

NJGPA-A Spring Administration 

11 and 12

March 6, 2028 through March 24, 2028 

Dynamic Learning Maps Year End (YE) Model: ELA, Math & Science

ELA and Math: 3 through 8, and 11

Science: 5, 8 and 11

April 3, 2028 through May 26, 2028 

NJSLA-A ELA and Math Spring Administration 

NJSLA-Science Administration 

ELA: 3 through 9 

Math: 3 through high school (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II as needed based on accountability requirements) 

Science: 5, 8 and 11 

April 24, 2028 through May 26, 2028 

NJGPA-A Summer Administration  11 and 12 

Note: Students in grade 12 and students repeating grade 11 may take the NJGPA-A if needed to meet the State graduation assessment requirement

July 17, 2028 through August 1, 2028 

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 

Reading and Mathematics: Grades 4, 8 and 12 

Science grade 8 

High School Transcript Study 

Districts and schools selected for the various NAEP assessments taking place in the 2027-28 school year will be contacted by the NAEP State Coordinator with their designated assessment dates between January 24 and March 10, 2028. 

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